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Local NJ Bike/Ped News Feed February 6th – February 19th, 2016
NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Bike Safety, Transit Oversight Bills to be Considered by New Jersey Assembly Transportation Committee Tri-State Transportation Campaign – February 5, 2016 Montclair Pedestrian Safety Committee Report for 2015 Shows Crashes Down 16% Baristanet – February 8, 2016 Legislative Update: Progress on Bike-Ped Safety, Transit Oversight in New [...]
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 [...]