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Just Released: 2011 Pedestrian Safety Tracking Report
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center of New Jersey is proud to release the 2011 Pedestrian Safety Tracking Report This report is intended to extend and update the information provided in the 2010 Pedestrian Safety Tracking Report. Data presented in this report were collected from a variety of sources, but [...]
New Jersey Bike/Ped News Feed
NJ Bike/Ped Headlines Lawrence Hopewell Trail Receives $248K Award Lawrenceville Patch •November 2, 2011 Fort Lee to use grant funds for ADA compliance NorthJersey.com • November 4, 2011 Hoboken's first pedestrian mall to open on Nov. 10 HudsonReporter.com • November 9, 2011 [...]
Community Spotlight: Rutgers University Bike Rental Pilot Program
Throughout New Jersey, bicycle use is increasing. Local communities, and now Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey are establishing programs and policies that are encouraging alternatives to driving. Although these programs are not a direct result of the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Complete Street’s Policy, they [...]
West Windsor Township– New Jersey’s First Bicycle Friendly Community
In 2004, West Windsor completed the West Windsor Township Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan through aid received from the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) Local Technical Assistance (LTA) program. With almost eight years having passed since its completion, West Windsor has shown a dedication to following the plan and has [...]
Hoboken – Leading the way for Bicycle Accommodation in New Jersey
Last year, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) completed a Local Technical Assistance (LTA) Study for the City of Hoboken. The study, completed by The RBA Group produced the City of Hoboken Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. The plan provides city officials with a “comprehensive approach to identify [...]
Complete Streets in NJ….an Evolution
While residents of New Jersey can occasionally complain about road conditions for drivers, hazards for bicyclists and pedestrians have been historically overlooked. This can be attributed to the fact that the street environment in our communities tends to be oriented towards automobiles, often resulting in unsafe conditions for [...]