This article was co-written with Tri-State’s Steven Higashide and is cross-posted at Mobilizing the Region 2009 has been a grim year for New Jersey’s pedestrians: Through the end of September, 121 pedestrians have been killed in traffic collisions, according to […]
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Groups: New Jersey Needs a Complete Streets Policy
Tuesday, October 13th, 2009Congressman Holt Joins Daily Commute For ‘Take Your Legislator To Work Day’
Wednesday, September 30th, 2009In 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 […]
Complete Streets Accommodate All Users
Wednesday, May 20th, 2009New 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, 2009New 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, 2005Employment locations in New Jersey have become much more decentralized.
New Jersey’s Mean Streets
Friday, December 3rd, 2004Smart growth is about giving people more transportation choices, including walking.
Healthiest Gains Come From Walkable Communities
Thursday, June 28th, 2001The 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.