I have no dog in this fight, but thought this short article below to be interesting. Thoughts? I figured of all places, Cambridge would be one of the biggest proponents of biking. Also, let me know if there is supposed to be a 'Biking in Cambridge' thread or similar where this would be more appropriate.
From Curbed Boston:
https://boston.curbed.com/2017/9/27/16365636/cambridge-new-bike-lanes-brattle
Sometimes it's easier to seek forgiveness than permission. I think it's great that they just plowed ahead with this. Now people with genuine grievances can be heard as opposed to a process where everyone who loves the sound of their own voice who turns up at every public hearing and helps slow the whole process to a stop before it's even started.