New Jersey, with one of the most extensive transit infrastructures in the nation, holds an advantage in transportation choice today.
Transportation
Saving Money by Choice
Thursday, June 30th, 2005New Jersey’s Mean Streets
Friday, December 3rd, 2004Smart growth is about giving people more transportation choices, including walking.
Transit Popularity Driving Housing Demand
Friday, November 19th, 2004New Jersey, with one of the most extensive transit infrastructures in the nation, is ideally poised to capture the rising wave of demand for housing near transit and simultaneously rebuild its older communities.
Transit: A Real Home Advance
Wednesday, June 30th, 2004Homes located near transit bring their owners more choice in moving around, as well as financial benefits. The community benefits from the higher taxes paid by these properties, as well.
Rethinking Oil Consumption
Friday, May 21st, 2004New Jersey has an ace in the hole when it comes to reducing our state’s dependence of oil and global vulnerability: the nation’s third most-patronized bus, rail and light rail network in the nation.
Stranded Without Options
Tuesday, April 20th, 2004Redevelopment of New Jersey’s more densely developed communities, particularly its older suburbs and cities, can help restore housing and transportation options for many older New Jerseyans, and contribute to a higher quality of life for all who cannot, or will not, drive.
10,000 Steps and Smarter Growth
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2004Communities having the hallmarks of smart growth (mixed-use development, pedestrian-friendly, placing new growth with or near existing infrastructure), are also places that can offer a host of options for travel: car, bike, bus, train, as well as simple walking.
Gas Tax Too Expensive
Wednesday, November 26th, 2003A proposal to raise the gas tax by 12.5 cents per gallon would have a minimal impact on the drivers of fuel-efficient vehicles, and a large payoff for all drivers if the funds are used as proposed for the repair of today’s aging infrastructure and projects to alleviate heavy traffic.
Development and Transit Towns
Monday, March 31st, 2003One of the best places to encourage growth and redevelopment is near train stations and transit hubs.
Saving on Gas By Design
Thursday, February 13th, 2003Smart growth means growing our communities in a way that restores travel options not available in sprawling development. It means less traffic on our roads, less gas in our tanks – and a higher quality of life.
