Working for Smart Growth:
More Livable Places and Open Spaces

 

Bicycle and Pedestrian

Congressman Holt Joins Daily Commute For ‘Take Your Legislator To Work Day’

Wednesday, September 30th, 2009

Source: New Jersey Future
In an effort to raise awareness of the need to reform federal transportation funding, U.S. Rep. Rush Holt recently joined a local constituent and Peter Kasabach of New Jersey Future for “Take Your Legislator to Work Day,” a challenge for elected officials to experience the daily commutes of New Jersey constituents. Rep. […]

Complete Streets Accommodate All Users

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

New Jersey trails only New York in the percentage of residents commuting to work by transit, and NJ TRANSIT saw record ridership levels in 2008.

On Earth Day, Taking Stock of New Jersey’s Environmental Record

Monday, April 20th, 2009

New Jersey has made progress in getting its residents to use public transit and in preserving farmland and coastal areas, but more needs to be done.

Daytime Population Booms

Wednesday, November 30th, 2005

Employment locations in New Jersey have become much more decentralized.

New Jersey’s Mean Streets

Friday, December 3rd, 2004

Smart growth is about giving people more transportation choices, including walking.

Healthiest Gains Come From Walkable Communities

Thursday, June 28th, 2001

The Center for Disease Control reports that trips made by walking or cycling had declined to 6.4 percent by 1995, a direct consequence of sprawl.

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Ingrid Reed For Our Future Fund

 

Our New Jersey Future board of trustees, our staff, and our community, honors Ingrid’s legacy with the Ingrid Reed For our Future Fund, supporting education and training for future Smart Growth leaders with a particular focus on diversifying the field.

 

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