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First Segment of the Grand Junction Multi-Use Path in Kendall Square

First Segment of the Grand Junction Multi-Use Path in Kendall Square

The Grand Junction multi-use path is envisioned to be an off-street bicycle and pedestrian path connecting the Boston University Bridge on the Charles River to the Somerville Community Path. The first segment of the path, shown in the image above, has already been built by the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority in Kendall Square. The path's design also plans for future two-track passenger transit service, which will be led and implemented by the state.

Action

  • Convene regional stakeholders to advance a common vision of a regionally connected multi-use path
  • Analyze and communicate the benefits of regional bike and pedestrian connections
  • Update Grand Junction transit demand estimations
  • Develop grand junction transit concept
  • Update Grand Junction transit demand estimations

RECENT NEWS

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The CRA is conducting a study to investigate the feasibility of future rail transit service along the Grand Junction. The study will seek to identify feasible options for a rail transit service along the Grand Junction rail line connecting Allston/West Station, Cambridgeport, the MIT campus, Area 4/The Port, Kendall Square, North Point, and Allston/West Station. The study will evaluate issues related to corridor right-of-way, service characteristics (vehicle technology, stations served, frequency), and potential ridership estimates.

For updates on this study, please visit the CRA website through the button below:

The City of Cambridge is planning to design and construct the remaining portions of the proposed multi-use path along the Grand Junction corridor. See the button below for their project website and most recent updates.

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On June 9, 2016, the CRA completed construction of Grand Junction Park and the first section of the Grand Junction Greenway multi-use path. Initially proposed as part of the "Innovation Boulevard" project to redesign Galileo Galilei Way in the late 2000s, the first phase of the Grand Junction Greenway was built on land owned by the CRA adjacent to the railroad right-of-way.

The Park is located at the corner of Main and Galileo, an intersection with a significant amount of foot traffic. The new park features a 14-foot wide shared-use path the length of Galileo Way, 35 new trees, rose gardens, and comfortable seating areas with Adirondack chairs and tables along a meandering porous pavement walking path. For more information on this project, click the button below.

 

Photo of the Grand Junction railway with an MBTA commuter rail train moving on its tracks.

 

Photo rendering of the Grand Junction Multi-Use Path at its intersection with Main Street.

 

Photo of Grand Junction Park as seen from the sidewalk, with two stones engraved with the park’s name.