Not quite “shovel-ready” Source: subwaytosecaucus.com
Even before the dust has settled (and outstanding debts have been resolved) from Governor Christie’s decision to cancel the Access to the Region’s Core (ARC) tunnel project, a new– or at least reincarnated — project has emerged to take its place. The idea of extending the New York Metropolitan Transit Authority’s […]
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Extending the No. 7 Train: More Pipe Dream than Panacea
Thursday, December 9th, 2010Smart Growth Produces Economic Benefits Across the Country
Thursday, December 2nd, 2010State and local organizations (including New Jersey Future) are working to improve the ways we plan and build towns, cities and metro areas.
Newark to Build New Jersey’s First Protected Bike Lane
Friday, November 19th, 2010
Rendering of the Mt. Prospect bike lane. Source: Sam Schwartz Engineering
Bicycling has grown steadily in popularity over the past decade across the country, both as a form of recreation and, more often, transportation. One sign of this shift in New Jersey has been the appearance of bicycle advocacy groups including the Brick City Bike Collective, the West Windsor Bicycle and […]
Questions Loom as NJ Transit Considers Privatizing Parking
Tuesday, November 16th, 2010Any agreement with a private operator should clearly preserve NJ Transit’s right to pursue future mixed-use, higher density development opportunities.
What Role Should Stadiums Play in Urban Revitalization?
Wednesday, November 10th, 2010Newark's Prudential Center. Source: NY Times
In a recent Star-Ledger op-ed article, Jeff Vanderbeek and Michael Gilfillan (Chairman and Vice Chairman of Devils Arena Entertainment, respectively) tout the success of the Prudential Center in helping to breathe new life into downtown Newark. By all accounts, the arena has been an integral part of a larger renaissance […]
The End of the ARC Tunnel
Wednesday, October 27th, 2010Commuters at Princeton Junction express their support for the ARC Tunnel project. Source: NJ Future
Today Governor Christie announced that he was terminating the ARC Tunnel project, effective immediately. Look for a more thorough retrospective on this decision from New Jersey Future soon. In the meantime, below is a statement issued by New Jersey Future today […]
Who Supports ARC?
Friday, October 15th, 2010Throughout the debate around ARC that has raged over the last few weeks, some have suggested that the project is only supported by politicians and special interests who stand to benefit directly from the tunnel. In fact, ARC has a wide range of supporters, from advocacy organizations like New Jersey Future, to business executives, environmentalists, […]
Support for ARC Tunnel From Unlikely Sources
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010Source: NJ Biz
In response to an editorial by NJ Biz staff criticizing the ARC Tunnel (“Transit Tunnel Plan Belongs Underground”), readers of the traditionally pro-business publication responded with overwhelming support for the project. As part of its weekly reader poll, NJ Biz asked its readers what they thought of the decision to halt work on the […]
UPDATE: ARC Tunnel Upgraded from Dead to Critical Condition
Friday, October 8th, 2010Source: Associated Press
After announcing an immediate termination of the ARC Tunnel project yesterday, Governor Christie offered a reprieve today, agreeing to a two-week extension to allow further study to review options for the project.
While today’s development was good news, the project is still in dire straights. The ARC Tunnel is critical to New Jersey’s long-term […]
ARC Tunnel is Dead
Thursday, October 7th, 2010Life after ARC?
After weeks of speculation, Governor Christie finally pulled the plug on the ARC Tunnel today at a news conference at the Statehouse. New Jersey Future released the following statement this afternoon in response:
Statement by New Jersey Future Executive Director Peter Kasabach
Regarding Today’s Announcement on the ARC […]
