Since 1956, the League of American Bicyclists has been promoting May as National Bike Month. The arrival of great weather is a chance to explore the benefits of bicycling and encourage people to use bikes in their everyday lives. Here are some ways to celebrate National Bike Month: Check in on your bike. Make sure the tires have adequate air…read more →
2021 certainly presented its share of challenges, but the NJ Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center was fortunate to enjoy many successes during the year, including: Hosting the sixth biennial New Jersey Complete Streets Summit sponsored by NJDOT Presenting the 2021 Complete Streets Champions Awards to the Team4NJ Safe Passing Law and in honor of Highland Park Councilwoman Susan Welkovits Presenting the 2021…read more →
Through North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s (NJTPA) Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program, Sustainable Jersey is collaborating with the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at Rutgers University to offer free technical assistance services to municipalities for a specific project related to advancing a complete streets initiative in their communities. The program is made possible through NJTPA’s federal funding from the U.S. Department…read more →
Our regularly posted 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 Town of Newton Unveils Sussex Branch Trail Open to Public October 18, 2021 – tapinto.net With protected bike…read more →
Held on October 22, 2021, the 6th biennial New Jersey Complete Streets Summit welcomed over 340 engineers, planners, health professionals, advocates, youth organizers, elected officials, and many more. The Summit, sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), celebrated 10+ years of Complete Streets in New Jersey and provided a wealth of information in sessions centering on adopting a Complete…read more →
Do you live or work in Middlesex County? If so, these upcoming workshops may be of interest to you! Bike Easy. Walk Safely., Middlesex County’s new Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan, will map current bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, identify gaps in the network, recommend future routes, incorporate leading practices, propose innovative programs and policies, and provide a framework for future…read more →
Our regularly posted 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 Residents want pedestrian safety measures on Rosedale Road after fatality September 15, 2021 – centraljersey.com Somerset County Government:…read more →
Registration is now open for the 2021 New Jersey Complete Streets Summit! This free virtual event, held on Friday October 22, 2021, and sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, brings together hundreds of planners, engineers, advocates, and policy-makers from around the State to learn about implementing Complete Streets policies and projects. This year’s Summit celebrates 10+ years of…read more →
In August 2021, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Technology Transfer program featured a research spotlight article, discussing the effectiveness of Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (PHBs). The article noted PHBs as one of the Federal Highway Administration’s seven Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian (STEP) countermeasures for reducing pedestrian collisions. The blog summarized findings from the NJDOT-funded 2020 New Jersey Bicycle…read more →
Our regularly posted 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 LCOR has a team to redevelop Lackawanna, but still short on plans August 16, 2021 – rew-online.com Bike…read more →
