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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 [...]
Complete Streets for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDDs)
In January 2023, Governor Phil Murphy signed S-147 into law, directing the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) to update its Complete Streets policy to include design practices for neurodivergent people including those diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs). The legislation was inspired, [...]
Reconnecting Communities Grants Have Returned—Here’s What is New this Year
Applications are open for the U.S. Department of Transportation Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) program due September 28, 2023. Last year, the USDOT announced the Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Programs separately. This year, applicants can apply to both programs with one application. Through [...]
Where to Donate Used Bikes in New Jersey – 2023 Update
Do you have a bicycle that is no longer being used and you would like to donate it? Are you considering bicycling and are looking for an affordable bicycle to get started? Or do you have a bicycle, but it is in need of some serious repairs before it [...]