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Sign of the Times: The ‘Four Foot Minimum Clearance to Pass’ Sign and its Benefits
This past December, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released the 11th edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD). The MUTCD consists of national standards for traffic control devices, including street signage. Aside from some minor revisions, 14 years had passed since the [...]
Burlington County Awarded SS4A Grant
On May 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) awarded $400,000 to Burlington County through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary grants program. The County received this grant for the “Burlington County Complete Network Plan” as part of this year’s first round of SS4A. The [...]
Update: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) is Back for Round 3: How New Jersey Can Get the Most Out of This Year’s Round
This blog post is an update to last year’s post on SS4A Applications, found here. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) announced in late February that the next round of grant applications has opened for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program. The SS4A program funds [...]
New Trails Funding Available: Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) announcing up to $44.5 million in new funding for the Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP). These funds are available for the planning, design, and construction of active transportation networks across the United States. This funding can [...]
Advocacy in Action: Reflecting on The Street Project Screening and Discussion
On Tuesday, February 6, 2024, the NJ Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center, sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy and the New Jersey Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA-NJ), hosted a screening of The Street Project, [...]
The Traffic Calming Effects of Delineated Bicycle Lanes, and other Rutgers University Micromobility Research Updates
A new Rutgers University study sponsored by the U.S. National Science Foundation in collaboration with the FHWA shows that protected bicycle lanes were associated with a 20 to 30 percent reduction in traffic speeds. Interested in the topic? Rutgers is hosting a free Micromobility Workshop on Friday, March 22, [...]