NJ Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center

NJ Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center

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We assist officials, professionals, and the public in creating a safer and more accessible walking and bicycling environment in New Jersey - funded by NJDOT.

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Jersey City audited its 1,276-vehicle municipal fleet for the first time, cutting 70 cars and more than 40 percent of its take-home vehicles, a strategy that experts say would help cash-strapped cities like Albany and New York. buff.ly/xGo5HvG

buff.lyJersey City Counted Its Cars. Other Cash-Strapped Cities Should, Too - Streetsblog Empire StateA first full fleet inventory led to 70 fewer vehicles, fewer take-home cars and new accountability for crashes. Experts say New York’s deficit-ridden cities should audit their own.
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“Starting this week, we are changing the design of these corners so that drivers have to slow down. These are practical, low-cost fixes that will save lives, and we are going to keep building them until every one of these 17 intersections is done.” hudsoncountyview.com/jersey-city-...

hudsoncountyview.comJersey City begins turn hardening at 17 high-crash intersections for Vision Zero - Hudson County ViewJersey City, as part of the next step in its Vision Zero initiative, will commence a turn hardening program at 17 high-crash intersections.
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"Clearly marked parking spaces along Springfield Ave, safer crosswalks and a train station parking lot that could host weekend farmers markets and concerts were among the ideas presented to the Township Council on Tuesday, Oct. 6" www.tapinto.net/towns/berkel...

tapinto.netBerkeley Heights Downtown Plan Envisions Safer Crosswalks, Better Parking and Potential Community Gathering SpaceBERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ — Clearly marked parking spaces along Springfield Avenue, safer crosswalks and a train station parking lot that could host farmers markets on weekends were among the ideas...
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"The Plan includes proposed bicycle network maps for Hunterdon County, as well as more detailed proposed networks for areas including High Bridge-Clinton, Flemington-Raritan and Lambertville." www.tapinto.net/towns/north-...

tapinto.netPublic Hearing Date Set for Hunterdon County Bicycle Plan AdoptionA public hearing date was announced for the officially-proposed Hunterdon County Bicycle Plan, which was the subject of three public information and engagement meetings across the County in...
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"Completion of initial design work for Millburn’s Safe Routes to School sidewalk has been completed. A new sidewalk will eventually connect South Orange Avenue to Talbot Court." www.tapinto.net/towns/millbu...

tapinto.netMillburn's Safe Routes to School Sidewalk Project Reaches Design MilestoneMILLBURN, NJ — Completion of initial design work for Millburn’s Safe Routes to School sidewalk has been completed.A new sidewalk will eventually connect South Orange Avenue to Talbot Court.The...
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Hudson County, in partnership with the NJTPA, will host a virtual public meeting on October 1 to present the preliminary design of proposed road safety improvements along Paterson Plank Road in #Hoboken, #JerseyCity & #UnionCity. hudson-county-safety-improvement-njtpa.hub.arcgis.com/pages/4216f6...

hudson-county-safety-improvement-njtpa.hub.arcgis.comHudson County Safety ImprovementThis site hosts all the Hudson County Safety Improvement Projects.
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The main presentation at the upcoming NJ BPAC meeting will be about autonomous delivery robots. Check out our blog article about them! njbikeped.org/autonomous-d...

njbikeped.orgAutonomous Delivery Robots in Jersey City: What They Mean for Sidewalk Accessibility - The New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource CenterWalking around Jersey City, you may encounter a new type of road user. In February 2025, Uber Eats and Avride expanded their autonomous-vehicle (AV) delivery
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"The New Jersey Target Zero Commission held its first public hearing of 2026 last week, providing an update on efforts to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries statewide by 2040 and gathering feedback from the public. " wrnjradio.com/new-jersey-t...

wrnjradio.comNew Jersey Target Zero Commission reports progress toward eliminating traffic deaths by 2040 - WRNJ RadioNEW JERSEY – The New Jersey Target Zero Commission held its first public hearing of 2026 this week, providing an update on efforts to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries …

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Central NJ Yimby 🏗️🚲🚇🇺🇸
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"N.J. highway that has killed 10 pedestrians and cyclists may finally get a safer crossing" Interesting choice of language on the headline but actually kinda legit. Considering how roads are built for the safety of all users is a key part of 'Vision Zero'. www.nj.com/burlington/2...

nj.com$30M trail project could transform how N.J. residents travel between 3 popular parksThe $30 million plan calls for a boardwalk-style trail and a new bridge over the Rancocas Creek.

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Mike Lydon
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This past weekend we completed pedestrian safety upgrades and a modal filter along Perth Amboy’s Hall Avenue. 🙌🏻

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"most significant features is a reimagined Post Office Plaza, where the existing triangular space would become a larger public gathering area with an interactive fountain, landscaped seating, string lighting, decorative planters, additional trees..." www.tapinto.net/towns/cranfo...

tapinto.netNew Streetscape Renderings Offer First Detailed Look at Proposed Downtown Cranford TransformationThe newly released concept images illustrate how expanded plazas, an interactive fountain, event space, and improved pedestrian areas could reshape downtown.

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Bike Tarrytown
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Excellent curb extensions, plus bioswales on this corner of N 3rd St in Harrisburg PA. Note the channels, which are a great alternative to extra storm drain work.

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"Hoboken & Hudson County to hold virtual meeting on design for Willow Ave. upgrades The virtual public meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16th, at 6 p.m. and anyone interesting in attending can register here." hudsoncountyview.com/hoboken-huds...

hudsoncountyview.comHoboken & Hudson County to hold virtual meeting on design for Willow Ave. upgrades - Hudson County ViewHoboken & Hudson County will present their preferred design for Willow Ave. safety improvements that are part of ongoing Vision Zero efforts.
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"Bernards Township is working in partnership with RideWise to improve pedestrian, cyclist, and driver safety. The Township is launching a survey to better understand the community’s awareness of pedestrian, bicycle, and driving safety laws. " patch.com/new-jersey/b...

patch.comBernards Township Looks To Improve Pedestrian, Cyclist, Driver SafetyThe Township is launching a survey to better understand the community's awareness of pedestrian, bicycle, and driving safety laws.

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PeopleForBikes
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Our City Ratings are back for 2026, evaluating more than 3,000 cities around the globe on the safety and connectivity of their low-stress bike networks. Before results go live in June, check out how your city scored and see how it stacks up against the world at https://bit.ly/2LrUJ5d

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Mike Lydon
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Turning bus stops into micro forests is possible simply by bumping out the curb for in-lane stops. Shade ✅ Shelter ✅ Stormwater capture ✅ Smoother bus ops ✅

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"“When we think about e-bike crashes and deaths related to e-bikes, the vast majority are cars and trucks killing people on e-bikes as opposed to people on e-bikes injuring somebody else,” said Alexa Sledge, director of communications for @transalt.org " www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...

theguardian.comAs e-bike crashes send an increasing number of people to the hospital, cities search for solutionsCities look to registration, regulation and infrastructure improvement to cut number of e-bike injuries and deaths
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"To prepare municipalities for this landmark event, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) has published a new online guidebook, From Streets to Stadiums: Transforming Public Spaces to Celebrate the World’s Game. " njbikeped.org/connecting-c...

njbikeped.orgConnecting Complete Streets and Placemaking: Celebrating the World’s Game - The New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource CenterTo prepare municipalities for this landmark event, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) has published a new online guidebook, From

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New Jersey State Policy Lab
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🚗🚗Rapid Response Programs take the core principles of tactical urbanism—speed, flexibility, and community-centered design—and apply them to deploy quick safety countermeasures immediately after a fatal or serious injury #automobile crash:

policylab.rutgers.eduHow Demonstration Projects Strengthen Rapid Response Programs - New Jersey State Policy LabPhoto Source: NJDOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center Across New Jersey, communities are embracing faster, more flexible ways to make streets safer. Demonstration projects are short-term, low-cost ...
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"Hoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour officially signed an executive order strengthening the nationally recognized Vision Zero initiative and emphasizing the voices and needs of residents in shaping the city’s shared street experience." hudsoncountyview.com/jabbour-laun...

hudsoncountyview.comJabbour launches community-driven update to Hoboken’s Vision Zero Action Plan - Hudson County ViewHoboken Mayor Emily Jabbour officially signed an executive order yesterday strengthening the nationally recognized Vision Zero initiative.
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"A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require NJ Transit to add safety features at bus stops located in high-traffic areas, aiming to reduce the risk of injuries and fatalities for riders waiting along busy roadways." www.shorenewsnetwork.com/nj-transit-m...

shorenewsnetwork.comNJ Transit must improve safety at bus stops in New Jersey’s most dangerous locations lawmaker saysProposed law would require barriers and lighting at bus stops in areas with elevated crash risk. Trenton, NJ – A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Assembly would require NJ Transit to add safety...
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From @njpolicylab.bsky.social "New Jersey’s New E-Bike Laws: Safety, Impact, and What Comes Next" policylab.rutgers.edu/publication/...

policylab.rutgers.eduNew Jersey’s New E-Bike Laws: Safety, Impact, and What Comes Next - New Jersey State Policy LabImage Source: Voorhees Transportation Center In recent years, e-bikes have become an increasingly popular form of micromobility, which are small, lightweight transportation devices designed for short ...
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"N.J. county envisions 50 miles of new recreational trails across network through 8 towns" www.nj.com/burlington/2026/02/nj-county-envisions-50-miles-of-new-recreational-trails-across-network-through-8-towns.html

nj.comBurlington County envisions 50 miles of new recreational trails across 8 townsThe proposed network would feature off-road paths on easements and rights-of-way, connecting communities, schools, downtowns, parks and existing trail systems.
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"Two bills introduced in the NJ Legislature would permit the installation of speed cameras in school zones across the state, reversing NJ's long-standing ban on traffic cameras that has been in place since red light cameras were discontinued in 2014." 1063thebear.iheart.com/content/2026...

1063thebear.iheart.comNJ Bills Would Allow Speed Cameras in School Zones, Reversing Ban | 106.3 The BearTwo bills in the New Jersey Legislature would allow speed cameras in school zones and video enforcement for drivers passing stopped school buses, ending NJ's camera ban in place since 2014. The measur...
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"This month marks nine years without a single traffic fatality in Hoboken. The milestone was celebrated by Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla (D-Hoboken), who spearheaded Vision Zero policies as mayor of the mile square city." www.insidernj.com/press-releas...

insidernj.comAssemblyman Ravi Bhalla Celebrates Hoboken’s Nine Years With Zero Traffic Deaths - Insider NJAssemblyman Bhalla infrastructure redesigns as Mayor eliminated traffic deaths in one of nation's most densely populated cities