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Transportation

Menendez Co-Sponsors TOD Bill

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

Menendez co-sponsors bill to promote TOD U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey) has co-sponsored legislation introduced by Christopher Dodd (D-Connecticut) to provide financial support for transit oriented development.

From the South Jersey Desk

Sunday, September 27th, 2009

From the South Jersey Desk: Real Money Committed to PATCO Extension This spring, the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA) chose an alignment for the proposed extension of the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) high-speed line into Gloucester County. The chosen […]

Federal Transportation Spending Bill Has Great Potential

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

The draft bill could reduce dependence on foreign oil, create affordable transportation and living options, reduce sprawl and revitalize urban areas.

Economic Stimulus Bill Requires Transparency, Strategic Focus

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

The omnibus stimulus bill could stimulate economic activity near transit, provide tax relief for commercial development, and help finance housing and education.

Seven Innovative Projects Win Smart Growth Awards

Monday, June 1st, 2009

Seven projects, ranging from a town-gown redevelopment in Gloucester County to a “green” building in Morristown, have been selected to receive 2009 Smart Growth Awards from New Jersey Future.

Complete Streets Accommodate All Users

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

New 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, 2009

New 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.

State Plan offers Clear Path for PATCO Rail Line Extension

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

The DRPA has proposed to extend the PATCO line into Gloucester County.

NJ Can Brighten its Future by Stretching Stimulus Dollars

Thursday, January 15th, 2009

President-elect Barack Obama has called for “the largest investment in infrastructure since the creation of the interstate highway system” to be a part of the forthcoming economic stimulus package. The price tag for this stimulus could approach $1 trillion.

Smart Housing Incentives Legislation Introduced

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

The Smart Housing Incentives Act encourages the development of environmentally sound, economically diverse and easily accessible neighborhoods.

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