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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, [...]
In-Review: 2023 NJ Complete Streets Summit Recap
On Wednesday, November 1, 2023, the New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center hosted the biennial New Jersey Complete Streets Summit, sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. This was the seventh summit and by all measures, it was a major success, bringing together over 250 planners, engineers, [...]
Bridging the Gap: The Connection Between Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and the Safe System Approach
In recent years, three concepts have taken center stage in transportation planning. These concepts— Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and the Safe System Approach—share the common goal of creating safer, more accessible streets for all road users, including pedestrians and bicyclists. This post will explore the connections between the three [...]