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What to look for when purchasing a used bicycle
Purchasing a bicycle can be difficult, as an individual needs to find a product that best suits their needs. However, buying a used bicycle adds another layer of complexity to the process. It is impossible to know what the prior owner used the bicycle for, and it may be difficult to [...]
Somerset County Adopts a Complete Streets Policy
Somerset County in New Jersey Somerset County has adopted a Complete Streets Policy after passing a resolution on October 11, 2016. The policy aims to create street corridors that safely accommodate road users of all ages and abilities for all trips, and the policy applies to all road [...]
BPRC Welcomes New Staff Member Lisa Cintron
Lisa Cintron The New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center’s is happy to announce the arrival of our newest staff member, Lisa Cintron! Lisa joins the team as a Research Project Coordinator. Lisa is enthusiastic about her return to Rutgers, having graduated from Bloustein in 2014. She comes [...]
NJ Bike/Ped News Feed October 1 – October 13, 2016
Our biweekly News Feed provides you with convenient links on the latest news in the bicycle and pedestrian world. NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Princeton intends to be a ‘Street Smart’ town September 29, 2016 – CentralJersey.com Put the Brakes on Fatalities day to be part of Traffic Safety Awareness Month October [...]
Downtown Trenton Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Released
The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has published the Downtown Trenton Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan in collaboration with the City of Trenton. The plan is intended to guide and influence bikeway policies, programs, and development standards. The goal is to make bicycling in downtown Trenton safer, more comfortable, convenient, and enjoyable [...]
E-bikes in New Jersey
Notice: A new law signed on May 13, 2019 legalized electric bicycles (e-bikes) in New Jersey. Please read this post for the latest information. The post below will remain as an archive. By: Jillian Walsh Electric bicycles (e-bikes) are growing in popularity around the globe. They allow riders to travel [...]