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Dynamic Streets
Google helped change the world with the inception of their browsing platform, and now, an organization known as Sidewalk Labs (owned by Google’s parent company, Alphabet), may be responsible for changing how the world views streets. Carlo Ratti Associati (CRA), an internal firm based in Torino, Italy, is the company credited [...]
Vision Zero Act Introduced
U.S. Representatives Earl Blumenauer (D-OR), Vern Buchanan (R-MA), and Ayanna Pressley (R-FL) introduced a bipartisan bill titled the Vision Zero Act, which would provide funding for cities that have adopted a Vision Zero program. What is the goal of the Vision Zero Campaign? It’s pretty simple. Reduce the amount of pedestrian [...]
Apply Now for Complete Streets Technical Assistance Service!
Application Deadline: Friday, December 20, 2019 at 11:59 pm Application Information Packet Online Application Poster showing the 9 Technical Assistance Projects completed in 2018=2019. Under the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s (NJTPA) Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program, the NJTPA, Sustainable Jersey and the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers [...]
NJ Bike/Ped News Feed September 27, 2019 – October 29, 2019
Our News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Safe Route to School tries to make it safer for kids to walk and bike in Montclair September 27, 2019 – montclairlocal.news Morris County’s first pedestrian [...]
FREE TRAINING: Implementing Complete Streets at the Local Level
Complete Streets are roads designed for all users, all modes of transportation, and all ability levels. These strategies help improve safety for people walking and biking, while generating many other benefits. This training will provide an overview of complete streets and the many resources available to assist local officials and [...]
NJ Bike/Ped News Feed September 6, 2019 – September 26, 2019
Our News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines In wake of hit-and-runs, Madison launches ‘Street Smart’ campaign September 10, 2019 – newjerseyhills.com Curtains for Ojo in Hoboken; city cancels e-scooter contract September 12, 2019 [...]