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Local NJ Bike/Ped News Feed January 23rd – February 5th, 2016
NJ Bike/Ped Headlines ‘Distracted’ Walkers Could be Ticketed in Morristown Morristown Patch – January 27, 2016 Miles of Pedestrian Trails Coming to South Jersey Courier-Post – January 27, 2016 Hoboken’s Bike-friendly Washington St Plan would Squash Double Parking NJ.com – January 28, 2016 Nutley Program Promotes Road Safety NorthJersey.com – [...]
Bicycling and Walking Well Represented at NJ American Planning Association Conference
On January 28th and 29th the New Jersey chapter of the American Planning Association hosted its annual Conference in New Brunswick. Several sessions were of note to bicycling and walking in New Jersey, and included unique and innovative sessions by the New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center (BPRC) and the [...]
Local NJ Bike/Ped News Feed January 9th – January 22nd, 2016
New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian News Pedestrian Safety Top Morristown Issue for New Year Morris NewsBee – January 10th Road Warrior: Bicycle Fatalities in N.J. Defy Overall Drop in Traffic Deaths NorthJersey.com – January 13th New Jersey Transportation Planning Authority Approves $1.1 million for Intersection Improvements in Plainfield NJ.com – January [...]
Winter Bicycling Tips
By: Ian Watson With the winter season here, bicyclists should be aware of safe habits before traveling in the cold or on snow-covered roads. From maintenance to protective gear, there are many things to consider when traveling by bicycle during the coldest months. Cracked roads and sidewalks pose a risk [...]
Local NJ Bike/Ped News Feed December 5th – December 18th, 2015
NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Take a hike this New Year's Day The Advertiser News – December 16th Will state allow red-light cameras again? DOT still analyzing data NJ.com – December 16th New bus routes may cost parents, programs in North Caldwell NewJerseyHills.com – December 15th State to cover municipal costs of [...]
New Report Quantifies Impact of Increasing Bicycling Mode Share on Climate Change Emissions
Because of its affordability, health benefits, and convenience, bicycling has the potential to take on a big role in reducing the negative effects of climate change. A recent study done by the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy and University of California Davis calculated the potential impact that bicycles and [...]