NJ Walks and Bikes

Downtown Trenton Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Released

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has published the Downtown Trenton Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan in collaboration with the City of Trenton. The plan is intended to guide and influence bikeway policies, programs, and development standards. The goal is to make bicycling in downtown Trenton safer, more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable for all bicyclists. The ultimate goal of this plan is to…read more →

30 Sep, 2016

By: BPRC

E-bikes in New Jersey

Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are growing in popularity around the globe. They allow riders to travel farther with less effort than a traditional bicycle, making them ideal for commuters worried about looking unpresentable, riders with mobility issues that make traditional cycling impossible or daunting, and delivery workers with long shifts.[i] Using e-bikes for trips usually made by car can decrease emissions…read more →

30 Sep, 2016

By: Jillian Walsh

Bicycle and Pedestrian Policy

New Brunswick Ciclovia wraps up 2016 with its fourth event

New Brunswick’s free open streets event, Ciclovia, returns this Sunday for its final event of 2016. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on October 2, multiple streets in downtown New Brunswick will be converted into car-free avenues. Along the route, pedestrians, bicyclists, and everyone in-between are invited to enjoy streets at their leisure. Participants will be able to walk, run,…read more →

30 Sep, 2016

By: Becca Freer

Ciclovia and Open Streets

NJ Bike/Ped News Feed September 1 – September 30, 2016

Our biweekly News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines All 523 fatal crashes in N.J. last year on a single map September 13, 2016 – NJ.com Road Warrior: Why are road deaths becoming more commonplace? September 15, 2016, NorthJersey.com 4 questions about crosswalks that you wanted answered…read more →

29 Sep, 2016

By: Becca Freer

NJ BPRC News Feed

ITE Journal Publishes “Fear: A Silent Barrier to Bicycling Black and Hispanic Communities”

The September edition of the ITE Journal, from the Institute of Transportation Engineers, includes an article penned by BPRC’s Charles Brown. Titled “Fear: A Silent Barrier to Bicycling Black and Hispanic Communities,” the article states that transportation engineers should pay attention to the personal safety of bicyclists in Black and Hispanic communities. Using data that BPRC collected across New Jersey…read more →

7 Sep, 2016

By: James Sinclair

NJAIM Wraps up Shore Safety Outreach

This summer, the New Jersey Ambassadors in Motion (NJAIM) were busy helping NJTPA in promoting safety in various communities along the New Jersey shore. In Bradley Beach, NJTPA had a professional photographer stop by. Check out those pictures below!

7 Sep, 2016

By: James Sinclair

NJ Ambassadors in Motion

Jersey City’s New Citi Bike Stations: How to Benefit All Neighborhoods Equally

On July 20, 2016 the Jersey Journal reported the rollout of 15 new Citi Bike stations and 150 new bicycles. The Journal states that of these, nine stations will be concentrated in the Eastern, Downtown neighborhood, with the nearby Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood (in the central West) receiving three stations, and the southernmost Greenville and northernmost Heights neighborhoods acquiring a meager two…read more →

7 Sep, 2016

By: BPRC

NJ Bike/Ped News Feed August 15 – September 1, 2016

Our biweekly News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines When must N.J. drivers drop for someone in a crosswalk? August 30, 2016 – NJ.com Back to school: Transportation tips for busy families August 18, 2016 – NJ.com Step up your walking workout! August 31, 2016 – philly.com…read more →

6 Sep, 2016

By: James Sinclair

NJ BPRC News Feed

Summary of July New Jersey Ambassadors in Motion Activities

July was a busy month for the New Jersey Ambassadors in Motion (NJAIM). As people all across New Jersey hit the beaches and boardwalks, Ambassadors took to the streets to let people know about pedestrian safety. Partnering with Street Smart NJ, a public education and awareness campaign, BPRC’s Ambassadors handed out literature in several Shore communities. On July 8, they…read more →

5 Aug, 2016

By: Jeremy Glover

NJ Ambassadors in Motion

NJ Bike/Ped News Feed July 11, 2016 – August 1, 2016

Our biweekly News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines U.S. providing $16M to Camden for waterfront development July 29, 2016 – NJ.com Lawrence Hopewell Trail & Mercer County Park Commission hosting 3rd annual Full Moon Ride Aug. 21 July 28, 2016 – NJ.com Safety tips for PokemonGo…read more →

4 Aug, 2016

By: Jasmine Jones-Bynes