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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 hosted a free Micromobility Workshop on Friday, March 22, 2024 [...]
Unveiling Pandemic-Driven Shifts in Walking and Bicycling
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, research from the Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, has brought about two studies that explore how physical activity habits have changed in New Jersey. These studies offer insights into pandemic-driven shifts in active travel. Understanding [...]
USDOT Awards 23 More SS4A Grants in New Jersey
The United States Department of Transportation announced on December 13 its full list of awardees for the Fiscal Year 2023 round of the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) competitive grant program. Among the 620 communities across the United States to receive funding are 23 from New Jersey, [...]
NJ Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center: 2023 Year in Review
The New Jersey Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center (NJBPRC) experienced a dynamic and eventful 2023. Supported by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) with funds from the Federal Highway Administration, NJBPRC engaged in a variety of activities and initiatives over the past year which ranged from providing technical [...]
The Case for Complete Streets for Complete Communities
In the quest to create vibrant and livable communities, road design has a major impact on development, safety, and public health. How can allocating road space differently help make communities healthier? Complete streets are designed and operated to prioritize safety, accessibility, and convenience for all users, regardless of age, [...]