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
Jersey City and Lyft team up to bring Citi Bike total up to 650, add 300 in Hoboken
February 25, 2021 – hudsoncountyview.com
Union County Advocacy Group Proposes Turning Unused Train Lines Into Greenway
February 25, 2021 – tapinto.net
Goethals Bridge shared-use path: Over 25K trips in first year
March 4, 2021 – silive.com
Atlantic City putting Atlantic Avenue on a ‘diet’
March 5, 2021 – pressofatlanticcity.com
Plans made for Hoboken’s ‘final frontier’
March 5, 2021 – hudsonreporter.com
Concerned About Bicycling in Westfield? Town Board Seeks Volunteers
March 8, 2021 – tapinto.net
Point Pleasant Beach Has Big Plan To Preserve Downtown
March 10, 2021 – patch.com
Montclair officials say Essex-Hudson Greenway is ‘amazing opportunity’ for local economy
March 31, 2021 – northjersey.com
Big crackdown on texting while driving starts. These police departments got grants for enforcement.
April 2, 2021 – nj.com
Somerville Holds Hearing for Veterans Memorial Drive East Redesign
April 5, 2021 – tapinto.net
EYES ON THE STREET: How Hoboken Has Eliminated Traffic Deaths
April 6, 2021 – Streetsblog NYC
Crash Reports
Pedestrian killed in Holmdel crash on Route 35
March 2, 2021 – app.com
No Children Injured in Jersey City School Bus Crash
March 2, 2021 – tapinto.net
Hackensack pedestrian killed in hit-and-run
March 5, 2021 – northjersey.com
Man struck and killed while walking along Atlantic City Expressway after crash
March 6, 2021 – 6abc.com
Pedestrian killed at perilous highway crossing in Trenton, police say
March 7, 2021 – nj.com
Fatal crash, pedestrian vs. vehicle on Paradise Valley Road in Monroe County
March 7, 2021 – pahomepage.com
Man killed crossing street was hit by 3 vehicles, police say
March 7, 2021 – nj.com
Two Killed in Separate Vehicle-Pedestrian Accidents Over the Weekend in South Jersey Read More: Two Struck and Killed in Separate Weekend Accidents in S. Jersey
March 8, 2021 – wpgtalkradio.com
NJ man, 80, killed in pedestrian crash in Monroe
March 8, 2021 – wfmz.com
15-year-old girl struck and killed by hit-and-run driver on Route 80, cops say
March 8, 2021 – nj.com
Broken Leg Suffered By Route 46 Pedestrian Struck By Pickup
March 8, 2021 – dailyvoice.com
First Responders Called To Car-Pedestrian Crash In Burlington County
March 10, 2021 – dailyvoice.com
a href=”https://abc7ny.com/hit-and-run-elderly-woman-killed-pedestrian-struck-hackensack/10406837/”>Search for hit-and-run BMW driver who killed elderly woman in Hackensack
March 10, 2021 – abc7ny.com
Matawan Woman, 77, Critical After Hit And Run Tuesday Night
March 10, 2021 – patch.com
Police ID Pedestrian, 49, Killed In Trenton Crash
March 10, 2021 – dailyvoice.com
Fort Lee Pedestrian Struck By Minivan
March 10, 2021 – dailyvoice.com
Authorities Release Update on Fatal Accident Involving Pedestrian on Route 46 in Parsippany
March 12, 2021 – tapinto.net
Second Pedestrian Death In Parsippany Under Investigation
March 12, 2021 – patch.com
Police investigating deadly hit-and-run in Burlington Township, New Jersey
March 13, 2021 – 6abc.com
67-Year-Old Man Struck, Killed By Multiple Vehicles On Routes 1&9
March 15, 2021 – dailyvoice.com
Pedestrian dies after he’s hit by multiple vehicles on N.J. highway, cops say
March 16, 2021 – nj.com
87-Year Old Hazlet Resident Struck, Killed Crossing Rt. 35
March 22, 2021 – patch.com
Pedestrian Struck by Vehicle on NJ-38 in Burlington County
March 22, 2021 – rlsmedia.com
Driver sentenced to 7 years for hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian
March 29, 2021 – nj.com
Pedestrian Critically Hurt In Mercer County Crash
March 29, 2021 – dailyvoice.com
Cops ID motorcyclist killed in South Jersey crash
March 31, 2021 – nj.com
Recidivist Reckless Driver Hits and Kills 23-Year-Old in Brooklyn
April 1, 2021 – nyc.streetsblog.org
Trenton man dies after 2 vehicles hit him, cops say
April 4, 2021 – nj.com
Pedestrian Struck On Route 38 In Cherry Hill
April 5, 2021 – philadelphia.cbslocal.com
National
New federal legislation could help people purchase e-bikes
February 23, 2021 – ggwash.org
Menifee Police Department conducts pedestrian/bicycle safety enforcement
February 26, 2021 – myvalleynews.com
Bike and pedestrian infrastructure should be priority in downtown Nashua, says new study
March 4, 2021 – unionleader.com
Boston Plots ‘Complete Streets’ Upgrades for Andrew Square Neighborhood
March 4, 2021 – mass.streetsblog.org
Governor Cuomo Announces $5 Million in Funding to Support New Pedestrian and Bicycle Path on Manhattan’s West Side
March 5, 2021 – governor.ny.gov
City’s Guadalupe Street Bike, Pedestrian Improvements Underway
March 7, 2021 – sanmarcosrecord.com
STATE BILL PUSHES MTA TO OPEN ITS BRIDGES TO BIKES, PEDESTRIANS
March 8, 2021 – brooklynpaper.com
The pandemic has boosted sales of e-bikes. Here’s how to buy one.
March 8, 2021 – Washington Post
New 6-mile bike, pedestrian trail opens in Aurora
March 9, 2021 – 9news.com
Queens lawmaker introduces bill to expand MTA bicycle, pedestrian access
March 12, 2021 – qns.com
Nonprofit to Build New Bike and Pedestrian Path Just South of Riverside Park
March 10, 2021 – westsiderag.com
Help design the new SR 500 pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing at 54th Avenue/Stapleton Road in Vancouver
March 15, 2021 – wsdot.wa.gov
Public invited to help plan county-wide bicycle/pedestrian trails
March 15, 2021 – duboiscountyfreepress.com
WSDOT seeks feedback on new pedestrian, bike crossing in Vancouver
March 16, 2021 – katu.com
Commission moves bike, pedestrian plan forward
March 16, 2021 – rdrnews.com
Planning Commission approves Bentonville bike, pedestrian plan
March 17, 2021 – arkansasonline.com
Judge John: Bikes are part of the sand life at Jacksonville beaches
March 18, 2021 – pontevedrarecorder.com
OPINION: Uptown and the Bronx Needs ‘Bridges for People’ Too
March 18, 2021 – nyc.streetsblog.org
Biaggi introduces bill to expand MTA bike and pedestrian access
March 19, 2021 – bxtimes.com
Pilot program for bicyclists, pedestrians returning to Belmont Bridge
March 22, 2021 – cbs19news.com
New ‘Controlling Criteria’ Will Require Sidewalks, Bike Lanes In State Road Projects
March 22, 2021 – mass.streetsblog.org
Bentonville commission OKs bike, pedestrian path
March 24, 2021 – arkansasonline.com
Bill Proposed to Add Bike and Pedestrian Lanes to MTA Bridges
March 24, 2021 – ny1.com
$5.1M project on Portage and Pitcher streets will add bike lanes, extend road diet
March 25, 2021 – mlive.com
Sonoma County Residents Sue SMART Over Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths
March 26, 2021 – legalreader.com
Buttigieg: US falls short on pedestrian safety
March 26, 2021 – itsinternational.com
New crosswalks, bike lanes coming to Lakeshore Drive; see how long it will take
March 27, 2021 – nola.com
Improvements to pedestrian and bike paths to come in Redding and Shasta County
March 28, 2021 – krcrtv.com
OPINION: Five Mobility Ideas for the Next Mayor
March 28, 2021 – nyc.streetsblog.org
Transport Troy unveils trails map
March 28, 2021 – troyrecord.com
San Rafael’s downtown street redesign takes shape
March 29, 2021 – marinij.com
Complete Streets Summit tackles pedestrian and bike safety
March 29, 2021 – libn.com
Guest editorial: This administration offers our industry an opportunity
March 29, 2021 – bicycleretailer.com
New Legislation Would Require Drivers To “Move Over” For Bicyclists And Pedestrians In Coral Springs And Across Florida
March 30, 2021 – tapinto.net
Cincinnati set to acquire rights to rail line that will connect East Side trails to downtown
March 30, 2021 – bizjournals.com
Portland Tuesday metro traffic: Bike, bus lane construction begins on SE Hawthorne
March 30, 2021 – oregonlive.com
Northwest Arkansas’ new 2045 transportation plan approved
March 30, 2021 – eagleobserver.com
With nine deaths in 2021 so far, San Jose seeks to reduce traffic deaths
March 30, 2021 – sanjosespotlight.com
Savings from Hamilton Beltline project to be used for special pedestrian crosswalks
March 31, 2021 – journal-news.com
Clinton Bike Safety Rodeo and Giveaway Set for April 17
March 31, 2021 – zip06.com
Bike East Bay Calls Foul on Ballpark Bike Access
March 31, 2021 – sf.streetsblog.org
City and port prioritize Marine Drive remodel
March 31, 2021 – thenorthernlight.com
Community input wanted to shape Fairfax County’s bicycling, walking future
March 31, 2021 – restonnow.com
Bike trail in Springfield along old railroad under review
March 31, 2021 – wwlp.com
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trail Segment Opens in Bellevue
March 31, 2021 – 425business.com
Biden Administration Infrastructure Goals Demand Robust Investment in Trails, Walking and Biking
March 31, 2021 – prnewswire.com
Opinion: Legislation vital to advancing equity in transportation
March 31, 2021 – pamplinmedia.com
How Sacramento plans to spend President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan money
March 31, 2021 – abc10.com
New bike tax-funded program dishes out $11.3 million for off-street paths
April 1, 2021 – bikeportland.org
Bike Walk Golden Isles sees local interest in mission
April 1, 2021 – thebrunswicknews.com
Advisory shoulders could unlock potential of streets in southwest Portland
April 1, 2021 – bikeportland.org
Vasquez hopes to revitalize careworn stretch of Lincoln by making it people-friendly
April 1, 2021 – chi.streetsblog.org
Our Thursday’s Headlines are No Joke
April 1, 2021 – usa.streetsblog.org
Civic Connections: April 2021
April 1, 2021 – smileypete.com
Weighing in on the Jefferson Transit Long Range Plan | Local 20/20
April 2, 2021 – ptleader.com
Our streets aren’t safe for children
April 2, 2021 – ggwash.org
How could the American Jobs Plan improve Rhode Island’s infrastructure?
April 2, 2021 – bostonglobe.com
Roundabouts on Paseo Montejo with a new road design.
April 2, 2021 – theyucatantimes.com
BROOKLYN’S BEST BIKE ROUTES, ACCORDING TO LOCAL CYCLISTS
April 2, 2021 – brooklynpaper.com
WHAT PHILLY SHOULD WATCH FOR IN BIDEN’S INFRASTRUCTURE PLAN
April 2, 2021 – thephiladelphiacitizen.org
International
E-scooters embrace AI to cut down on pedestrian collisions
February 24, 2021 – cnn.com
Speeding cyclists, scooters face fines in Melbourne Southbank trial
February 24, 2021 – news.com.au
How Toronto is keeping cyclists on the road, even in bad weather
February 26, 2021 – newsinfo.inquirer.net
SW Edmonton pedestrian bridge one step closer
February 26, 2021 – edmonton.ctvnews.ca
Calgary researcher finds hidden e-scooter demand outside of downtown
March 1, 2021 – cbc.ca
Who will rule the roads? Making sense of Dutch street design
March 10, 2021 – dutchnews.nl
Nanaimo’s active transportation: how we got here, contentious projects & what’s to come
March 11, 2021 – nanaimonewsnow.com
Group calls for biking infrastructure to be included in upcoming roadwork of major Winnipeg street
March 11, 2021 – cbc.ca
Australian e-scooters’ bumpy ride: ‘Like when automobiles appeared on streets filled with horses’
March 14, 2021 – theguardian.com
Canada creates first-ever fund for cycling paths and trails
March 15, 2021 – masstransitmag.com
City staff asked to take 2nd look before axing ActiveTO’s most popular road closure
March 23, 2021 – cbc.ca
Letters March 26: Europe has bike lanes figured out; Telus building offers architectural hope
March 26, 2021 – timescolonist.com
Canada pumps Can$400m into bike lanes
March 26, 2021 – itsinternational.com
Canada and British Columbia invest in public transit infrastructure to improve capacity, safety, and service in Greater Victoria
March 30, 2021 – newswire.ca
Will car-obsessed Madrid join Europe’s biking and walking trend?
March 31, 2021 – theweek.com
Cyclists flout no-bike zones in Hinckley town centre and ‘almost hit pedestrians’
April 1, 2021 – leicestermercury.co.uk
If You Build It, They Will Bike: Pop-Up Lanes Increased Cycling During Pandemic
April 6, 2021 – New York Times