Nick Schmidt
@cyclejargon.bsky.social
Dad, borderline minimalist, deeply unfashionable, a rare commodity, sneaky strong. Cambridge, MA, walk/bike program manager. Comments are mine.
Grass in #CopleySquare. And they said it couldn’t be done. @universalhub.com
October 27, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Grass in #CopleySquare. And they said it couldn’t be done. @universalhub.com
#CarlBarronPlaza making good progress: new curb line (along new separated bike lane and new bus stop) and new seating being installed @cambridgemass.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 11:10 PM
#CarlBarronPlaza making good progress: new curb line (along new separated bike lane and new bus stop) and new seating being installed @cambridgemass.bsky.social
Had a pretty frustrating experience. What started out as a polite conversation with a contractor blocking a bike lane turned to swearing and name calling (not by me). He was right next to ample, available loading space.
October 16, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Had a pretty frustrating experience. What started out as a polite conversation with a contractor blocking a bike lane turned to swearing and name calling (not by me). He was right next to ample, available loading space.
@ridebluebikes.bsky.social donates $1 to the Ellie Fund for every “pink bike” ride taken
October 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
@ridebluebikes.bsky.social donates $1 to the Ellie Fund for every “pink bike” ride taken
New mast arms and signal equipment up (but dormant, for now) at #CarlBarronPlaza while work continues @cambridgemass.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
New mast arms and signal equipment up (but dormant, for now) at #CarlBarronPlaza while work continues @cambridgemass.bsky.social
North Washington Street Bridge, connecting Charlestown and Downtown Boston, is complete. Congratulations @streets.boston.gov and @massdot.bsky.social!
October 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
North Washington Street Bridge, connecting Charlestown and Downtown Boston, is complete. Congratulations @streets.boston.gov and @massdot.bsky.social!
Vassar Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped and signed. Green markings and more flexposts coming soon.
September 29, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Vassar Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped and signed. Green markings and more flexposts coming soon.
Sidewalk, tree zone, and separated bike lane taking shape along Carl Barron Plaza (Cambridge, MA)
September 25, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Sidewalk, tree zone, and separated bike lane taking shape along Carl Barron Plaza (Cambridge, MA)
What happens when there’s not enough space for accessible sidewalks? Make a shared street. Here’s Fairmont Ave in Cambridge, MA. Former sidewalks become landscaping and everyone shares the flush street at very slow speeds. Special surface treatment tells you something is different.
September 16, 2025 at 1:26 PM
What happens when there’s not enough space for accessible sidewalks? Make a shared street. Here’s Fairmont Ave in Cambridge, MA. Former sidewalks become landscaping and everyone shares the flush street at very slow speeds. Special surface treatment tells you something is different.
Main Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped with flexposts. Green and remaining markings coming soon.
September 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Main Street (Cambridge, MA) separated bike lanes striped with flexposts. Green and remaining markings coming soon.
Flexposts are in. Markings and green paint coming soon.
September 12, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Flexposts are in. Markings and green paint coming soon.
Thoughtful bike detour on Beacon Street, Back Bay, this morning
September 12, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Thoughtful bike detour on Beacon Street, Back Bay, this morning
Heads up! We temporarily moved the #MIT at Mass Ave / Amherst St #Bluebikes station half a block north—next to the big crosswalk at the Rogers Building—during sidewalk construction. It’ll go back in a few weeks. Did you know this is the busiest station in the whole system? @ridebluebikes.bsky.social
August 13, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Heads up! We temporarily moved the #MIT at Mass Ave / Amherst St #Bluebikes station half a block north—next to the big crosswalk at the Rogers Building—during sidewalk construction. It’ll go back in a few weeks. Did you know this is the busiest station in the whole system? @ridebluebikes.bsky.social
Sidewalks poured at Carlo Barron Plaza! 🤩
August 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Sidewalks poured at Carlo Barron Plaza! 🤩
Talk about being in the right place at the right time @universalhub.com
July 25, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Talk about being in the right place at the right time @universalhub.com
Woah! I was at the pesky pole tonight. What a game!
July 9, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Woah! I was at the pesky pole tonight. What a game!
Separated bike lanes are striped on Broadway in Cambridge between Columbia and Portland! Flexposts coming soon.
July 3, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Separated bike lanes are striped on Broadway in Cambridge between Columbia and Portland! Flexposts coming soon.
Anyone missing a furry friend? Came across this fine, friendly fella next to the JP fire station on Centre @universalhub.com
July 3, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Anyone missing a furry friend? Came across this fine, friendly fella next to the JP fire station on Centre @universalhub.com
Why’d the snapping turtle cross Willow Pond Road? @universalhub.com
May 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Why’d the snapping turtle cross Willow Pond Road? @universalhub.com
First Pillar-equipped @ridebluebikes.bsky.social station in Cambridge at 359 Broadway! We added 11 docks here with the rollout and 10 new ebikes.
May 16, 2025 at 8:43 PM
First Pillar-equipped @ridebluebikes.bsky.social station in Cambridge at 359 Broadway! We added 11 docks here with the rollout and 10 new ebikes.
It’s a shame we have to remove this bus stop and hydrant. It has not functioned as intended to justify the space allocation because of commercial deliveries.
March 21, 2025 at 12:04 PM
It’s a shame we have to remove this bus stop and hydrant. It has not functioned as intended to justify the space allocation because of commercial deliveries.
Visited the reconfigured Alewife Bk Pkwy at Powder House Blvd. A model local street. Almost a new typology altogether. Very fascinating example of what’s possible with flexibility from designers, engineers, and decision makers.
November 17, 2024 at 8:52 PM
Visited the reconfigured Alewife Bk Pkwy at Powder House Blvd. A model local street. Almost a new typology altogether. Very fascinating example of what’s possible with flexibility from designers, engineers, and decision makers.
Who knew my frying pan was a mirror?
November 7, 2024 at 1:24 PM
Who knew my frying pan was a mirror?
New Green Line vehicles on display by City Hall @universalhub.com
October 29, 2024 at 1:12 PM
New Green Line vehicles on display by City Hall @universalhub.com