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NJ Bike/Ped News Feed May 1, 2019 – June 5, 2019
Our News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines New law legalizes e-bikes and e-scooters in New Jersey May 15, 2019 – njbikeped.org Hoboken will launch its scooter share program May 15, 2019 – Hoboken Government Hoboken [...]
NJAIM Continues Bike Rodeo Efforts During Summer Months
New Jersey Ambassadors in Motion (NJAIM) have been around the state assisting with bicycle rodeos, street safety, and even a bicycle valet. NJAIM, an initiative from the NJ Bicycle Pedestrian Resource Center, was created to help spread knowledge about bicycle safety, bicycle laws, basic bicycle maintenance, and more. Read on [...]
New Law Legalizes E-Bikes and E-Scooters in New Jersey
Just in time for summer, Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation (PDF) to clarify New Jersey laws regarding electric bicycles (e-bikes) and adding new regulations for electric scooters (e-scooters). The new law will make it easier for people to travel around New Jersey without using a car. How does the [...]
NJ Bike/Ped News Feed April 1, 2019 – April 26, 2019
Our News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Hoboken to be 1st New Jersey city to launch electric scooter program Apr 4, 2019 – abc7 Bike Sharing Now Available at Morristown's Loantaka Park; Includes Madison, Chatham [...]
NJDOT Announces New Grants for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects
This month, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced which municipalities would be receiving grants that aim to develop safe transportation options. In addition to $164.25 million in grant money being made available in Local Aid funding, NJDOT also announced the winners of the Bikeway and Safe Streets to [...]
Save the Date! 2019 Complete Streets Summit Announced
The 2019 New Jersey Complete Streets Summit will be held on September 24, 2019, in New Brunswick. This biennial Summit brings together planners, engineers, public officials, health professionals, and others involved with shaping communities throughout New Jersey. Previous installments in 2017, 2015, 2013 , and 2010 have been highly successful, and [...]