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
Town of Newton Unveils Sussex Branch Trail Open to Public
October 18, 2021 – tapinto.net
With protected bike lanes, sidewalks, and solar lighting, the Delaware River Trail is close — but won’t finish till spring
October 18, 2021 – billypenn.com
Somerset County Government: Somerset County Park Commission Seeks Funding For Boardwalk And Footbridge Repairs
October 19, 2021 – patch.com
After Close Calls, Westfield School Board Fields Concerns About Crossing, Traffic
October 20, 2021 – tapinto.net
Governor Murphy Announces Newark’s Designation as a Transit Village
October 22, 2021 – nj.gov
‘Safe Streets Campaign’ introduced at Cranford Township Committee meeting
October 23, 2021 – unionnewsdaily.com
Here’s How Newark Plans to Spend $2.8M of State Aid to Bolster its Infrastructure
October 28, 2021 – tapinto.net
Mayor Bhalla announces state funding for improvements to Sinatra Drive
November 1, 2021 – insidernj.com
Serieyssol Steps Down as Chair of Pedestrian & Bicycle Committee
November 1, 2021 – tapinto.net
Bayonne announces new initiative to crack down on aggressive and distracted driving
November 3, 2021 – hudsonreporter.com
Roadway Improvements to Make it Safer for Students at Intermediate School
November 4, 2021 – ocnjdaily.com
Crash Reports
Manchester man dies after motorcycle crash on Route 70, police say
October 16, 2021 – app.com
Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Crash With Serious Injuries In Hamilton Township
October 16, 2021 – midjersey.news
Pedestrian Critical After Hit-And-Run In Gloucester Twp: Police
October 19, 2021 – patch.com
Elderly Man Seriously Injured in Pedestrian Crash in Linden
October 20, 2021 – tapinto.net
Pedestrian Crash, Possibly Fatal, Reported In South Jersey
October 20, 2021 – dailyvoice.com
Pedestrian Struck by Car on Valley Street in South Orange
October 20, 2021 – tapinto.net
Woman crossing State Highway in Jersey City struck by federal agent
October 22, 2021 – nj.com
Pedestrian struck, killed by NJ Transit light rail train in Trenton
October 23, 2021 – nj.com
Cops ID pedestrian, 32, killed in hit-and-run crash. Driver still sought.
October 25, 2021 – nj.com
Burlington Township pedestrian, 81, fatally struck on Salem Road
October 28, 2021 – courierpostonline.com
Cops Monitor Highland Park Intersection Where 2 Were Hit, 1 Died
October 27, 2021 – patch.com
DEVELOPING: Pedestrian Severely Injured by Car on Garden State Parkway in Bloomfield
November 1, 2021 – rlsmedia.com
Bicyclist Hit, Driver Ticketed in Westfield Crash Tuesday, Police Say
November 4, 2021 – tapinto.net
Boy, 15, Hit By Car On Route 70 In Cherry Hill: Police
November 5, 2021 – patch.com
Pedestrian Hit by Car in Rahway on the Mend but Likely Months of Rehab Ahead
November 5, 2021 – tapinto.net
Addressing Barriers to Bike/Ped for Underprivileged Communities
Mayor Bowser and Lyft Announce Free Capital Bikeshare Memberships for All DC Residents
October 25, 2021 – mayor.dc.gov
To build new sidewalks in Nashville, it’s a balance of safety, equity and climate concerns
October 25, 2021 – wpln.org
The new, equitable era of the Los Angeles River
November 3, 2021 – asianjournal.com
City of Bloomington aims to improve sidewalk equity
November 4, 2021 – indianapublicmedia.org
National
First secured bike parking coming to Grand Central Terminal
October 18, 2021 – nydailynews.com
Vallejo Police Department awarded $102,000 grant from office of traffic safety
October 20, 2021 – timesheraldonline.com
Douglas County receives $2 million grant to make it safer to travel to Canyonville School
October 22, 2021 – nrtoday.com
Kingsport secures $1.85 million for Brickyard Park bridge
October 27, 2021 – timesnews.net
Downtown Brooklyn is going car-free
October 28, 2021 – timeout.com
TxDOT Approves Millions for Safer Access to Schools, Communities
October 28, 2021 – txdot.gov
How to make heavy-duty vehicles safer for pedestrians and cyclists
October 29, 2021 – ggwash.org
Solano Transportation Authority’s Solano Safe Routes to School Program receives $155,000 grant
October 30, 2021 – thereporter.com
Parking vs. bike lanes: Berkeley’s Hopkins Street faces a stark choice
November 1, 2021 – berkeleyside.org
Providence Celebrates Great Streets and Slower Speeds
November 1, 2021 – ecori.org
San Diego wins $440k state grant for traffic safety
November 2, 2021 – securitymagazine.com
Somerville improves cyclist and pedestrian safety with new infrastructure
November 3, 2021 – tuftsdaily.com
During ghost bike vigil, 100s of mourners occupied intersection where Adé Hogue was killed
November 3, 2021 – chi.streetsblog.org
Data-Driven Analytics Are at the Heart of Vision Zero Goals
November 5, 2021 – nextcity.org
There’s a New 750-Mile Bicycle Route in New York. Take a Look.
November 5, 2021 – nytimes.com
International
Brussels launches initiatives to improve cyclist and pedestrian safety
October 18, 2021 – brusselstimes.com
Paris is investing €250 million to become a 100% ‘cycling city’
October 25, 2021 – euronews.com
Beijing set to turn pedestrian, bike-friendly by 2035
October 26, 2021 – ecns.cn