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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 [...]
Secure Your Ride: A Guide to Properly Locking Your Bike
Whether you’re a casual cyclist or a student who’d rather bike to class instead of sitting in the “great American school drop-off line,” you’ll need to properly secure your bicycle when parking in public. This article provides a quick overview of the different types of bike locks, how to [...]
PROTECT Discretionary Grant Program: Can We Use Resilience Funding to Also Make New Jersey Streets Safer?
With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) in 2021, the federal government has green-lighted several new streams of funding for infrastructure projects. Among the new programs is the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-saving Transportation (PROTECT) grant program. PROTECT provides funding to ensure surface transportation [...]