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New Jersey Target Zero Working Group Seeks Input on Action Plan
New Jersey has set an ambitious goal to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. To reach that vision, the New Jersey Target Zero Working Group members are developing a first-of-its-kind statewide Target Zero Action Plan, and they need your feedback to get it right. Currently, the working [...]
New Complete Streets Policy and Director Signal Real Change for Montclair
The Township of Montclair is strengthening its commitment to advancing Complete Streets. In May 2025, the Township passed an ordinance adopting an updated Complete and Green Streets Policy and reinforcing its pledge to creating safer, more accessible, more connected roadways. In addition to the beefed-up policy, Montclair created a [...]
Including Neurodivergence in Transportation Planning: Insights from New BPRC Primer
The NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center (BPRC) recently released a new primer, “Advancing Complete Streets for Neurodivergent Individuals.” Synthesizing information from a comprehensive literature review and interviews with subject matter experts, the primer provides an overview of the transportation challenges experienced by those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) [...]
Biking the Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore possesses some of the most scenic bicycling terrain in the state. From Sandy Hook to Seaside Heights, Long Beach Island to Atlantic City, and as far south as Cape May, there are boardwalks, bicycle lanes, and bicycle parking to be found. This article provides guidance regarding [...]
Implementing Low-Cost Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures at Intersections and Crossings: Insights from around New Jersey
The NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center has recently released Low-Cost Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures at Intersections and Crossings: Case Studies from New Jersey. The report highlights real-world examples of cost-effective pedestrian safety improvements implemented in New Jersey. According to the 2020 New Jersey Strategic Highway Safety Plan, 30% of [...]
New BPRC Guide Offers Resources for New Jersey Micromobility Users
The NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center’s newly released “New Jersey Micromobility Guide” summarizes state laws and best practices for safely riding, charging, and storing micromobility devices in New Jersey. By providing tips, answering common questions, and clarifying how different devices are regulated, this guide serves as a resource [...]