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.
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A Better Transportation Bill
Thursday, March 22nd, 2012Redevelopment 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.
Demand Grows for Smart-Growth Work Environments
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012A new survey shows that office workers in the Garden State want many of the amenities that smart-growth locations offer, including food, access to transit, and access to downtowns.
Planning Advocates Call For Amendments to Economic Development Bill
Thursday, December 1st, 2011The proposed Grow NJ bill in its current form undermines the Urban Transit Hub Tax Credit goals. We urge adoption of four amendments that will keep the incentives properly focused.
North Jersey Receives $5 Million Federal Grant To Boost Growth Around Transit
Monday, November 21st, 2011New Jersey Future is pleased to be part of the project team that will manage a $5 million HUD Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant award, announced today by Secretary Shaun Donovan.
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.
Talking About Transportation
Wednesday, November 16th, 2011Greg Kelly, transportation president at Parsons Brinckerhoff, hosted a breakfast for Young Professionals in Transportation – NYC, and spoke at length about his professional experiences, the current state of our infrastructure and the future of large projects.