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Realizing Equity in Bike and E-scooter Share Programs
In recent years, bike share programs have become an increasingly popular solution to the sustainability and mobility-justice issues that cities are facing. At the same time, e-scooters have come into the arena as another popular means of micromobility. As a portable and green alternative, the environmental and economic prospects of [...]
NJ Bike/Ped Newsfeed: May 23, 2020 – June 5, 2020
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 First phase of N. Harrison Street traffic [...]
A Call for Permanent Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure in the US Post-COVID
Over the past few months, several facets of our transportation system have been brought to light, one of which being the deficiency of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure in cities around the world. Our previous articles explored how European Cities are leveraging the current situation to add to their stock of [...]
NJ Bike/Ped Newsfeed: May 9, 2020 – May 22, 2020
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 Metuchen: Route 27 speed limit reductions in [...]
5 Bicycle and Pedestrian Books to Read During Quarantine
In light of New Jersey’s lockdown order being extended until June, everyone has been given a lot more one-on-one time with their hobbies. If by chance you’ve run out of activities and series to watch, here is a list of bicycle and pedestrian books to fill up a little bit [...]
15 Ways that local communities and organizations are responding to bicycle and pedestrian access during COVID-19
On May 5, 2020, the New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Council’s Design and Infrastructure Subcommittee organized a virtual meeting to discuss ongoing efforts to improve bicycle and pedestrian access through the stay-at-home order issued as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Members of the Committee included representatives from the [...]