The Borough of Belmar, New Jersey, participated in the 2024-2025 North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Complete Streets Technical Assistance (CSTA) Program. This report identifies several recommendations to promote walking and bicycling as a means of travel and improve the pedestrian experience along a section of 8th Avenue in Belmar (Figure 2).
This report calls for: adopting a Complete Streets policy or ordinance; providing and maintaining highquality pedestrian infrastructure; adding lighting; and addressing deficiencies in signage and striping. The recommendations in this report were developed through a Walkable Community Workshop (WCW) that was held on August 22, 2024, which is a collaborative effort with municipal employees and Borough stakeholders.
The 8th Avenue corridor under consideration is a municipal roadway located in the center of the Borough. The land use primarily consists of large detached homes, some of which are summer rentals. While many residents rely on walking and bicycling for their day-to-day activities, Belmar attracts crowds during the summer months, many of whom arrive in a personal vehicle. As 8th Avenue connects to Route 35 on the western edge of town, the corridor experiences higher traffic volumes than parallel routes.
The lessons learned by all participants during the workshop can be applied to other roadways in Belmar. The field audit form and a list of potential funding resources can be found in this report’s appendices. These resources can be used to conduct other walk audits within the Borough
Read full report: Belmar: 8th Avenue Walkable Community Workshop (2025)
