Welcome to the NJ Bike/Ped News Feed for the second half of July! We’ve scoured the web to bring you all of the latest news on bicycle and pedestrian issues occurring in New Jersey and the region. Make sure to check out the debut video made by our NJ Ambassadors at the end! Click past the break to see all of the news!
Enjoy!
NJ Bike/Ped Headlines
Fair haven wants to make its roads safer for all
Asbury Park Press – July 15, 2012
Road warrior: a bike-ferry solution to gridlock?
NorthJersey.com- July 15, 2012
Ride honors champion cyclist and son of Edgewater councilman
NorthJersey.com- July 16, 2012
NJ Transit bicycle snafu may be a win for cyclists
Asbury Park Press- July 16, 2012
The Daily Newarker-July 17, 2012
‘Complete Streets’ Policy Adopted
Patch.com-July 18, 2012
Bike Lane Project Moves Forward
Patch.com -July 19, 2012
Hartland Teen Bikes to Help Raise Awareness for Muscular Dystrophy
Patch.com -July 19, 2012
Manasquan Police Cracking Down on Bike Safety Laws
Patch.com -July 19, 2012
Bernardsville accident highlights pedestrian safety concerns
New Jersey Hills-July 20, 2012
Amid slippery laws, towns take a stand on sidewalk repairs
NJ.com-July 22, 2012
N.J. Firefighter Bicycle Race raises thousands of dollars for charity
NJ.com-July 22, 2012
Haworth man seeks a more bike-friendly Bergen County
NJ.com-July 23, 2012
Newark Bike Exchange opens for second season at a new bigger, better location
NJ.com (blog) – July 23, 2012
Woodbine Applies to NJDOT for $426,731 for Final Phase of Streetscape Project
Cape May County Herald – July 24, 2012
Red Cups and Crosswalks Make ‘Em Boil
Cape May County Herald (press release) – July 24, 2012
Madison wants state to put ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ sign in front of Junior School on Main Street
NJ.com- July 24, 2012
Bike lane stripes are being painted on River Road in North Bergen, adding to Hudson County’s network
NJ.com – July 25, 2012
Asbury Park Press – July 25, 2012
Alloway Township Committee votes to add grant money for sidewalks into budget
NJ.com- July 25, 2012
Bike and Walk Morristown host ride and family picnic to celebrate Complete Streets Friday, July 27
NJ.com (blog) – July 26, 2012
NY Waterway Ferry temporarily waives bicycle surcharge
Weehawken Reporter- July 26, 2012
Cycling on the rise at Jersey Shore
Asbury Park Press- July 27, 2012
Cyclist pedals through Bayonne to help homeowners in need
NJ.com- July 28, 2012
Hoboken business now offering bike rentals as bike lanes added throughout city
NJ.com- July 29, 2012
Crash Report
Pedestrian struck by motorcycle in Burlington City dies
phillyBurbs.com -July 17, 2012
Suicide possible in Route 80 pedestrian death
Cliffviewpilot.com-July 18, 2012
Long Branch fire truck strikes pedestrian
Asbury Park Press-July 18, 2012
Pedestrian killed at Bloomfield intersection
NorthJersey.com-July 19, 2012
Update: Pedestrian Struck and Killed In South Toms River
Patch.com -July 20, 2012
REDLANDS: Traffic accident kills homeless pedestrian
Press-Enterprise-July 25, 2012
Pedestrian Hit in Crosswalk at E. Broad and Elm Streets
Patch.com-July 26, 2012
Parsippany pedestrian critically hurt after Route 46 crash
NJ.com-July 27, 2012
Pedestrian Struck Overnight on Garden State Parkway
Toms River News-July 27, 2012
Parsippany Man Struck By Car in Critical Condition
Patch.com-July 28, 2012
Fatal accident causes train delays
MyCentralJersey.com-July 29, 2012
Opinion
Patch.com -July 19, 2012
Completing cycle of good health
Times of India-July 21, 2012
Road Warrior: Cops vs. cyclists in Fort Lee
NorthJersey.com-July 22, 2012
The Wheels Of Revolution: How The Bicycle Changed Women’s Lives
Patch.com -July 28, 2012
HOW CYCLING KEEPS THE WHEELS TURNING FOR OUR ECONOMY
Express.co.uk-July 29, 2012
National
Bicycling a growing trend in area
Utica Observer Dispatch – July 15, 2012
Mountain Bikers Find Success on the Road
New York Times-July 18, 2012
Breaking: USA Cycling to reward gold medalists with $100000 bonuses
Greenfield Daily Reporter -July 20, 2012
Transportation Nation-July 20, 2012
An AIDS patient works on an exercise bike at Broadway House for Continuing Care in Newark
DesMoinesRegister.com- July 23, 2012
Abandoned Bikes in DC Removed but Not Recycled
Transportation Nation- July 24, 2012
Distracted pedestrians stumble into danger
Dailyrecord.com- July 31, 2012
Cycling: Avery helps out old club on the road
The Daily Post- July 31, 2012
Videos
NJ Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center – August 1, 2012