Working for Smart Growth:
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Transit

Walk or Cycle to Work? You Have Company

Monday, May 14th, 2012

Cycling or walking to work is a small but important phenomenon in New Jersey. Between 2000 and 2010 there has been a large increase in the number of people who cycle to work. Residents of bike friendly communities enjoy both health and economic benefits, and NJDOT and a growing number of municipalities are implementing Complete Streets policies to foster biking and walking.

Newark Is Apparently Not a City Either

Friday, April 20th, 2012

Whether there’s a resurgence in walkable, urban-style living depends largely on what you choose to categorize as “urban.”

359 Municipalities Working Toward Sustainable Jersey Certification

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

New Jersey is the first state in the nation to have a comprehensive sustainability program that supports community efforts to reduce waste, cut greenhouse gas emissions and improve environmental equity. Of the state’s 566 municipalities, 359 are registered and working toward Sustainable Jersey certification, and nearly 75 percent of New Jersey’s population lives in one of those communities.

2012 Smart Growth Award Winners Announced

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

Two plans, an innovative zoning code, a feasibility study and three projects are winners of New Jersey Future’s 2012 Smart Growth Awards. In addition, the Cary Edwards Leadership Award will be presented to Joseph M. Taylor, president and chief executive officer of Panasonic Corporation of North America.

“One-Seat Ride” Not Contingent on the (Now-Canceled) ARC Tunnel

Friday, April 13th, 2012

The cancellation of the ARC Tunnel does not mean the purchase of dual-mode locomotives is now unnecessary. These locomotives can still provide one-seat rides to many commuters.

More New Jersey Commuters Relying on Transit to Get to Work

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

New data show that more New Jersey commuters are relying on transit to get to work, and that, even with the decentralization of employment, there has been no increase in the percentage of solo drivers.

New Jersey Future Hails Promise of State Strategic Plan

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

New Jersey Future’s comments recommend some needed revisions to the draft State Strategic Plan to ensure that it will improve the state’s economy, its environment, and its communities.

NJDOT Proposes to Restore Transit Village Program Funding

Friday, March 30th, 2012

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.

A Better Transportation Bill

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

The 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, 2012

Noted 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.

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