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
Sophomore sues U. over poorly maintained sewer grate
January 9, 2020 – dailyprincetonian.com
Mountain Bike group wants to help Westfield build trail in Brightwood Park
February 6, 2020 – tapinto.net
Fair Lawn issues 42 summonses in pedestrian safety effort
February 6, 2020 – tapinto.net
Pedestrian hit in unmarked crosswalk: Who’s at fault?
February 13, 2020 – dailyvoice.com
Madison schools hold “Valentine’s Walk to School Day”
February 14, 2020 – tapinto.net
Bayonne to bond for $10M to build 2 pedestrian bridges over dangerous highway
February 20, 2020 – nj.com
Route 33 pedestrian crossing light unveiled in Hightstown
February 24, 2020 – centraljersey.com
Pemberton seeking $100k for road study
February 24, 2020 – burlingtoncountytimes.com
Crash Reports
Middlesex County pedestrian killed in hit-and-run along Route 34
February 6, 2020 – nj1015.com
Ridgefield pedestrian struck by van from Palisades Park
February 11, 2020 – dailyvoice.com
Police in NJ investigating crash that seriously injured pedestrian
February 11, 2020 – wfmz.com
Pedestrian struck, killed by driver on Atlantic City Expressway in Winslow Township
February 13, 2020 – 6abc.com
Ridgefield pedestrian struck by car Saturday afternoon
February 15, 2020 – northjersey.com
NJ Transit bus driver charged with fatally striking pedestrians on her route, leaving scene
February 18, 2020 – nj.com
Pedestrian struck by car in Pine Beach
February 19, 2020 – dailyvoice.com
Police ID pedestrian struck, killed on NJ Turnpike in Edison
February 22, 2020 – dailyvoice.com
Pedestrian struck on Route 29 in Ewing Township, New Jersey, police say
February 24, 2020 – 6abc.com
Lyndhurst pedestrian, 80, struck by SUV driven by township resident, 18
February 24, 2020 – dailyvoice.com
Pedestrian, 33, struck and killed while crossing highway in Monmouth County
February 24, 2020 – nj.com
Haddonfield Fire Truck strikes woman crossing street: Police
February 24, 2020 – patch.com
Pedestrian struck, injured by NJ Transit train in Bergen County
February 25, 2020 – nj.com
17-year-old struck and killed by NJ Transit train
February 26, 2020 – nj.com
National
Pittsburgh unveils master plan to significantly expand bike lanes
February 7, 2020 – nextpittsburgh.com
Toll continues to mount for pedestrians and bicyclists, the victims in one in five traffic deaths
February 9, 2020 – salon.com
Pedestrian safety alert: How town is confronting rise in pedestrian injuries, deaths
February 14, 2020 – lohud.com
Applications open for state bicycle, pedestrian planning grants
February 17, 2020 – laurinburgexchange.com
Northern Virginia pedestrians, cyclists to see better paths after funds approved
February 19, 2020 – wtop.com
Citi Bike brings e-bikes back to New York City Bike Share
February 19, 2020 – bicycling.com
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge bike/ped path to close on weekdays later this month
February 21, 2020 – sfgate.com
Fort Myers Beach roadway improvements coming with goal of reduced traffic congestion, pedestrian ‘connectivity’
February 23, 2020 – news-press.com
Region launches pedestrian safety message
February 24, 2020 – henricocitizen.com
As pedestrian crashes rise in Triangle, police use 3D technology to bolster investigations
February 24, 2020 – wral.com
NHTSA announces release of $562 million in highway safety grants
February 24, 2020 – wnypapers.com
Call for safety measures after fatal pedestrian accidents
February 25, 2020 – nbcconnecticut.com
SMPD stepping up pedestrian and bicycle safety enforcement
February 25, 2020 – keyt.com
Curry to ask state for $2M to keep pedestrians safe, fight violence, prevent veteran suicide
February 25, 2020 – news4jax.com
Carson City Sheriff’s Office joins law enforcement statewide with pedestrian safety campaign
February 25, 2020 – carsonnow.org
Patchogue introduces reckless bicycling penalties
February 26, 2020 – patch.com
After early speed bumps, Palo Alto steers bike boulevards in a new direction
February 26, 2020 – paloaltoonline.com
Senate votes to make drivers stop for people waiting to use crosswalk
February 26, 2020 – dispatch.com
U.S. pedestrian deaths spike to highest level in 30 years
February 27, 2020 – thedailybeast.com