Our biweekly News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Road warrior: Ex cop’s push for pedestrian safety comes from personal loss July 1, 2016 – NorthJersey.com Campaign targets preventing pedestrian deaths on Jersey Shore June 30,2016 – NJ.com “Crazy” Design for N.J- NYC pedestrian bridge wins award…read more →
Over the past few years, there has been an increased interest in the ways in which investments in active transportation spur economic activity, especially in regards to commercial growth, tourism, increased property values, and improved tax revenues. In 2013, the New Jersey Department of Transportation commissioned a study on the “Economic Impacts of Active Transportation in New Jersey.” The report…read more →
During the June 23rd New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council (BPAC) meeting, Charles Brown made an announcement concerning an exciting opportunity to help promote bicycling in your community. Here are the details: The Big Jump Project is a three-year effort to help 10 places achieve a big jump in biking – a doubling or tripling of people riding –…read more →
Our biweekly News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines NJ Transit tests commuters on pedestrian distractions NorthJersey.com – June 19, 2016 Dozens of cars not stopping at Jersey City intersection Jersey Journal – June 21, 2016 City bonds to pave Washington St. Hudson Reporter – June 5,…read more →
On Friday, June 10th, 2016 the Borough of Ramsey in Bergen County hosted their first Bicycle Rodeo. New Jersey Ambassadors in Motion (AIM) were asked by the Ramsey Environmental Commission to assist with the event. A bicycle rodeo focuses on building skills to reduce risk of crashes and other dangers among bicyclists. Rodeos vary in size and intended audience, and…read more →
On May 17, 2016 at Campbell Elementary School in Metuchen and May 20, 2016 at Hazelwood Elementary School in the Borough of Middlesex, the New Jersey Ambassadors in Motion joined with Keep Middlesex Moving (KMM) to facilitate a bicycle rodeo. A bicycle rodeo is an educational event that provides an opportunity for participants to learn about and practice their bicycle…read more →
By: Nimotalai Azeez In April 2016, the City of Cape May received approval of grant funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). The two grants that Cape May received are a part of the NJDOT Bikeway Grant Program and the NJDOT Municipal Aid Program. The purpose of the Bikeway Grant Program is to encourage bike path construction to…read more →
Our biweekly News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Transit Village means new plans for Long Branch Asbury Park Press – May 29, 2016 Clinton launches Street Smart pedestrian safety campaign NJ.com – May 23, 2016 Rutgers study estimates cost to build and maintain NJDOT roads MyCentralJersey…read more →
On May 17, 2016 in honor of Bike to Work Week, Redfin posted an article titled “The Top 10 Most Bikeable Downtowns.” In their ranking, Center City West in Philadelphia was ranked number one over cities such as Tucson, AZ, Washington, D.C and Chicago, IL. [1] Center City West is bordered by the Schuylkill River and South Broad Street, and…read more →
NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Local Residents Opt to Bike to Work this Month New Jersey Herald – May 13, 2016 Highlands Greenway Study Reviewed by EC in West Milford North Jersey – May 12, 2016 It’s Beginning to Feel a lot Like Bicycle Week Nyack News & Views – May 12, 2016 Newark to host ceremony for bike tour honoring fallen…read more →
