NJDOT’s capital program for 2012 proposes to fund the Transit Village program and the Safe Streets to Transit program. It’s important that both proposals make it into the final budget.
Bicycle and Pedestrian
NJDOT Proposes to Restore Transit Village Program Funding
Friday, March 30th, 2012State Officials: Redevelopment at the Heart of State Strategic Plan
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012The lieutenant governor and four senior state officials discuss how the new State Strategic Plan will help foster redevelopment in the Garden State.
A Better Transportation Bill
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012The U.S.Senate has passed a better transportation bill than the House did. Now it’s time for the House to pass it too.
Redevelopment Forum Keynote: ‘Walkable Urbanism’ Is Key to New Jersey’s Future
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012Noted urbanist Chris Leinberger, who gave the keynote address at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, highlights the many opportunities in developing walkable urban places, and provides New Jersey with a to-do list to help move that kind of redevelopment forward.
New Jersey Isn’t Capitalizing on Demand for Walkable Places
Monday, March 5th, 2012Guest author Chris Leinberger, who will deliver the luncheon keynote at New Jersey Future’s Redevelopment Forum, examines some successful examples of redevelopment from suburban to walkable urban areas in the Washington, D.C., area, and highlights what New Jersey municipalities must do in order to enjoy similar success.
House Transportation Bill Falls Short
Thursday, February 9th, 2012Despite all the health benefits of biking, walking or using transit, the House of Representatives’ proposed transportation re-authorization bill falls short on these key transportation needs.
Is Route 1 a Street … or a Road?
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012What’s the difference between a street and a road? Focusing on the different primary purposes of each could help bring clarity to the discussion over how to address the traffic congestion on major arteries like Route 1 in Mercer County, and how best to implement a bus rapid transit system there.
Town’s Balanced Approach to Transportation Wins Leadership Award
Thursday, November 17th, 2011Hoboken’s adoption of a Complete Streets approach — which shifts the emphasis from accommodating more cars and parking to making roadways more convenient for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and automobiles — has earned the city a Leadership Award from Sustainable Jersey.
Planning Association Conference Includes Sessions on Current Smart-Growth Issues
Wednesday, November 2nd, 2011Presentations and other documents from several sessions at the New Jersey chapter of the American Planning Association’s annual conference.
Addressing Obesity Through Smart Planning
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011Complete streets, safe routes to school and joint-use policies can help change the built environment and increase access to existing facilities, thereby offering multiple additional opportunities for physical activity.