NJ Walks and Bikes

Register for TNJ Pedestrian Safety Workshop on July 13th!

What steps can communities take to ensure equal access and safety for all roadway users – pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, buses and trucks? Together North Jersey (TNJ), a broad public partnership, led a large-scale planning process that asked people throughout the region how to improve their communities. That led to strategies for improving pedestrian safety appearing throughout the plan’s Focus Areas…read more →

2 Jul, 2018

By: BPRC

Bike Share Continues to Expand in New Jersey

Last week, access to shared bicycles expanded yet again in New Jersey with the launch of the LimeBike dockless bike share system in Plainfield. Designed to help residents get around town, including to or from the train station, the bikes are available for $1 an hour. The dockless technology means bicycles can be left on any suitable sidewalk or bike…read more →

18 Jun, 2018

By: James Sinclair

Bicycle Sharing and Renting

Free Workshop: Implementing Complete Streets at the Local Level

The concept of complete streets is to design streets for all users and all ability levels. The successful implementation of this concept requires a focus on context and the unique needs of the community. A variety of resources are available to assist municipal officials, staff, and the public in embarking on a connected and coordinated effort to advance implementation of…read more →

7 Jun, 2018

By: James Sinclair

Complete Streets

Next New Brunswick Ciclovia – Saturday, June 9th!

Open streets are back! The New Brunswick Ciclovia will be happening this Saturday, June 9th, 2018 from 11AM – 4PM! The new route will start at the corner of Remsen Avenue and Townsend Street and head south towards Feaster Park, ending at Recreation Park along Sanford Avenue/Recreation Park Lane. This event is completely free and open to all! New Brunswick…read more →

5 Jun, 2018

By: Yasha Zarrinkelk

Ciclovia and Open Streets

Schedule a One-on-One Meeting today with NJDOT to assist with your Federal Grant Applications!

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Local Aid and Economic Development is pleased to offer 45-minute sessions with representatives of local agencies to help with the federal grant application process. These one-on-one meetings will take place with NJDOT district staff and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) representatives, with the ultimate goal of strengthening Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and Transportation Alternatives…read more →

5 Jun, 2018

By: BPRC

News Spotlight

Feedback Wanted for NJDOT projects on Routes 38, 73, and 130!

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is holding 3 separate public engagement meetings to provide local residents, officials, and businesses information regarding design alternatives, proposed project ideas, and preliminary engineering plans for Route 73 (Evesham Township), Route 38 (Township of Moorestown), and Route 130 (Haddon Township & Camden City). All three public engagement meetings will be held at a…read more →

4 Jun, 2018

By: Yasha Zarrinkelk

NJ Bike/Ped News Feed May 1, 2018 – May 31, 2018

Our regular News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. Check below for New Jersey headlines, crash reports, and the latest from around the county and the world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines RideWise kicks off annual Drive Less Somerset Challenge May 30 – Bridgewater Patch Why N.J. ranks among the top…read more →

4 Jun, 2018

By: BPRC

NJ BPRC News Feed

Camden Bike Share Launches May 1st!

Camden will be the latest city in New Jersey to receive a bike-share system, following in the steps of Hoboken, Jersey City, Princeton, and Asbury Park (among others). Unlike those cities, Camden will be using a “dockless” model, provided by the Chinese company ofo. This model allows users to finish their trip anywhere, not just where the city has installed…read more →

26 Apr, 2018

By: James Sinclair

NJ Bike/Ped News Feed March 25, 2018 – April 25, 2018

Our News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Westfield Community Thanks Crossing Guards for Valuable Service Apr 23 – TAPinto.net Cyclists say they want improvements made to George Washington Bridge April 20 – News 12 Plainfield to launch bike share program Apr 20 – myCentralJersey.com Is Camden…read more →

24 Apr, 2018

By: Andrew Wilson

NJ BPRC News Feed

A Look at Cutting Edge Research Related to Equity and Active Transportation

Earlier this year, the Transportation Research Board held its annual meeting of thousands of transportation professionals from around the world. Policy makers, researchers, practitioners, students, and administrators gathered to present research findings, collaborate in workshops, and discuss the future of the field. Included below are a small selection of the papers presented at the conference that hold particular relevance to…read more →

24 Apr, 2018

By: Andrew Wilson