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Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety

Evaluating the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon’s Effectiveness: A Case Study in New Jersey

Evaluating the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon’s Effectiveness: A Case Study in New Jersey

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 →

13 Sep, 2021
By: Aashna Jain
How to Encourage Bicycling Through the Winter

How to Encourage Bicycling Through the Winter

Over the last decade, cycling has experienced significant growth across the US as more people realize its convenience and affordability, and more governments understand the critical role of bicycling in mitigating road congestion and climate change. Moreover, the current COVID-19 pandemic and imposed lifestyle changes have caused a cycling boom. According to The Union Cycliste Internationale, “Sales – particularly of…read more →

9 Dec, 2020
By: Maxim Gladkiy
A Call for Permanent Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure in the US Post-COVID

A Call for Permanent Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure in the US Post-COVID

Over the past few months, several facets of our transportation system have been brought to light, one of which being the deficiency of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in cities around the world. Our previous articles explored how European Cities are leveraging the current situation to add to their stock of permanent infrastructure even after social distancing ends [1]. However, that…read more →

3 Jun, 2020
By: Kendra Nelson
15 Ways that local communities and organizations are responding to bicycle and pedestrian access during COVID-19

15 Ways that local communities and organizations are responding to bicycle and pedestrian access during COVID-19

On May 5, 2020, the New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council’s Design and Infrastructure Subcommittee organized a virtual meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to improve bicycle and pedestrian access through the stay-at-home order issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Committee included representatives from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), NJ Transit, New Jersey…read more →

12 May, 2020
By: Julio Mora
NJDOT Safety Countermeasures Training and Education Videos

NJDOT Safety Countermeasures Training and Education Videos

In 2008, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) started promoting Proven Safety Countermeasures to encourage extensive implementation by state, local and tribal transportation agencies. Their main goal is to reduce serious injuries and fatalities on highways. FHWA strongly encourages transportation agencies around the country to consider the research-proven safety countermeasures. Currently, there are 20 countermeasures that can be implemented to reduce…read more →

9 Apr, 2020
By: Aishwarya Shrestha
Introducing the Traffic Peanut

Introducing the Traffic Peanut

Most people have heard of or seen a traffic circle or roundabout before, but it might be fair to say that you haven’t heard of a traffic peanut. It is one of the latest traffic calming devices to hit the road. To best appreciate what a traffic peanut is, it is important to understand the distinctions between the traffic circle…read more →

9 Mar, 2020
By: Kendra Nelson
NJ Bike/Ped News Feed December 2, 2019 – January 15, 2020

NJ Bike/Ped News Feed December 2, 2019 – January 15, 2020

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 New crosswalk will help people in this South Jersey town get to school, park Dec 3, 2019 – NJ.com…read more →

15 Jan, 2020
By: Lisa Cintron
Vision Zero Act Introduced

Vision Zero Act Introduced

U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Vern Buchanan (R-MA), and Ayanna Pressley (R-FL) introduced a bipartisan bill titled the Vision Zero Act, which would provide funding for cities that have adopted a Vision Zero program. What is the goal of the Vision Zero Campaign? It’s pretty simple. Reduce the amount of pedestrian and cyclist fatalities to zero. “The Vision Zero Act will…read more →

7 Nov, 2019
By: Kendra Nelson
2019 New Jersey Complete Streets Summit Awardees

2019 New Jersey Complete Streets Summit Awardees

The 2019 New Jersey Complete Streets Summit is just around the corner. Space is running out quickly, so make sure to save your spot by registering here. The New Jersey Department of Transportation and the New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center are proud to announce this year’s awardees…     EXCELLENCE AWARDS Awarded to municipalities, counties, and projects for exemplary Complete…read more →

30 Aug, 2019
By: Kendra Nelson
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