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Maplewood cyclists, neighbors concerned after serious hit-and-run “It just blew my mind that a driver could hit a bicyclist and not stop."

"A cyclist and a scooter rider were both hit by cars in Maplewood an hour apart last Wednesday. Maplewood police said the white BMW SUV that struck the cyclist drove off down Fernwood Road."

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Burlington County envisions 50 miles of new recreational trails across 8 towns The proposed network would feature off-road paths on easements and rights-of-way, connecting communities, schools, downtowns, parks and existing trail systems.

"N.J. county envisions 50 miles of new recreational trails across network through 8 towns"

www.nj.com/burlington/2026/02/nj-county-envisions-50-miles-of-new-recreational-trails-across-network-through-8-towns.html

Hunterdon County Implementing New Speed Limits on County Roads HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ - Hunterdon County wants all drivers to slow down.So to make sure they do, the county board of commissioners, on Feb. 3 lowered the speed limits in both directions on an...

"Hunterdon County Implementing New Speed Limits on County Roads"

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April 21, 2026. Register for free.

Registration is now open for the 2026 New Jersey Complete Streets Summit! Sponsored by @NewJerseyDOT, this event on April 21 is FREE. Visit go.rutgers.edu/completestreets2026 to register and learn more about designing safer streets for all road users! #CompleteStreets

NJ Bills Would Allow Speed Cameras in School Zones, Reversing Ban | 106.3 The Bear Two bills in the New Jersey Legislature would allow speed cameras in school zones and video enforcement for drivers passing stopped school buses, ending NJ's camera ban in place since 2014. The measur...

"Two bills introduced in the NJ Legislature would permit the installation of speed cameras in school zones across the state, reversing NJ's long-standing ban on traffic cameras that has been in place since red light cameras were discontinued in 2014."
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Immigrant rights groups criticize New Jersey’s e-bike law, saying it’s discriminatory Cycling organizations, older adults and immigrant advocacy groups are calling on legislators to amend the new law.

"New Jersey’s new e-bike law deemed discriminatory by immigrant advocates and older adults"

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Crossing guard seriously injured by driver near N.J. elementary school, police say The woman was struck while attempting to stop traffic in a marked crosswalk, investigators said.

"A crossing guard was seriously injured last week after she was hit by a car near a Parsippany elementary school, police said."

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Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla Celebrates Hoboken’s Nine Years With Zero Traffic Deaths - Insider NJ Assemblyman Bhalla infrastructure redesigns as Mayor eliminated traffic deaths in one of nation's most densely populated cities

"This month marks nine years without a single traffic fatality in Hoboken. The milestone was celebrated by Assemblyman Ravi Bhalla (D-Hoboken), who spearheaded Vision Zero policies as mayor of the mile square city."

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Easton Highline: Old railroad trestle and line to become elevated trail Pennsylvania officials visited Easton to celebrate a $500,000 grant for The Easton Highline proposed elevated rail-trail.

"An old railroad trestle in Downtown Easton that is off limits to the public is proposed for new life as part of an ambitious elevated trail called The Easton Highline."

www.lehighvalleylive.com/outdoors/202...

In December of 2025, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) announced $14.328 million to bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Check them out here:
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Seven Stellar New Rail-Trails: 2025’s Gift to America Please join us in celebrating these fantastic new rail-trails that opened in 2025—and all those that blazed the trail before.

The new Pompton Valley Rail Trail was featured on "Seven Stellar New Rail-Trails: 2025’s Gift to America" by @railstotrails.org

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Hoboken's Camera Program Got Drivers Out of Bike and Bus Lanes — But New Mayor Won't Commit - Streetsblog New York City Parking enforcement cameras successfully cleared drivers from bike and bus lanes on a busy commercial strip in Hoboken.

Parking enforcement cameras successfully cleared drivers from bike and bus lanes on a busy commercial strip in Hoboken, according to new data — but the lapsed three-month pilot program's future is uncertain under the city's new mayor.

Our resource center can answer questions about bicycle laws, but as we are funded by NJDOT, we cannot lobby for changes to laws.

Speed limits will be reduced on Route 27 The speed limits on a portion of Nassau Street and all of Princeton-Kingston Road will be reduced to 25 miles per hour (mph).

"Princeton officials contacted NJDOT and requested the reduction in speed limits. The reduced speed limits are in line with the town’s Vision Zero initiative, which seeks to eliminate traffic fatalities and severe injuries."

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Freeway Drive for All Quick-Build – Orange & East Orange, NJ The Freeway Drive for All project focused on rapidly improving  pedestrian safety along and adjacent to Interstate 280 Since it was built, the highway and parallel Freeway Drive access roads h…

"The Freeway Drive for All project focused on rapidly improving pedestrian safety along and adjacent to Interstate 280"

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Nominations are open for 2026 Complete Streets Champion and Complete Streets Excellence Awards!

Help @njdot identify who should be recognized at the 2026 Complete Streets Summit!

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Champion Nominations are open. Submit by Wednesday December 17, 2025.

Nominations are open for 2026 Complete Streets Champion and Complete Streets Excellence Awards!

Help NJDOT identify who should be recognized at the 2026 Complete Streets Summit!

Submission form: rutgers.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

This is a map of roads in Wayne, NJ of roads where e-bikes are now banned. The Township passed an ordinance (no. 61) banning class 1 and 2 e-bikes and e-scooters on roads >25 mph. Nearly 80 percent of these 26 roads are State and County roads. Here is the list, there may be some more local roads that may be missing. Indian Rd - Local Berdan Ave - CR 502 Hamburg Tpk - CR 673 Valley Rd - CR 681 Ratzer Rd - CR 705 Ratzer Rd - CR 504 (bike lanes) Alps Rd - CR 670 (some bike lanes) Black Oak Ridge Rd - US 202 Riverview Dr - Local West Belt Parkway - Local Colfax Rd - Local Totowa Rd CR 644 NJ Route 23 Jackson Ave - CR 680 Church Lane- Local Packanack Lk/Osborne - Local Nellis Dr - Local Preakness Ave CR 666 Oldham Rd 685 Pompton Rd - CR 504 Garside Ave - Local Newark Pompton Tpk - CR 683 Terhune Dr - US 202 Black Oak Ridge Rd - CR 504 Pompton Plains Crossroad - CR 680

Wayne Township, NJ passed an ordinance banning class 1 and 2 e-bikes and e-scooters on roads >25 mph. Nearly 80 percent of these 26 roads are State and County roads (full list in the Alt Text. tinyurl.com/nj-ebike-bans

Op-Ed: Micro-mobility solutions are needed to combat traffic on NJ's Gold Coast - Hudson County View Op-Ed: WNY resident Michael Elling discusses what needs to be done to convent North Hudson and South Bergen from "micro-mobility wastelands."

Hudson County built a Protected Bike Lane, huge win! Hudson County has one of the lowest car ownership per household in the nation. Space and infrastructure for people to travel around the County safely with light rail, buses, bikes, and more is imperative!

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"From Sept. 4 through June 18, 10 Woodbridge school buses equipped with BusPatrol’s AI-powered stop-arm cameras recorded a total of 2,840 instances of cars illegally passing school buses while they were stopped to pick up or drop off students."

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"If you have walked, biked, or driven on North Harrison St in front of Princeton Shopping Center, you will see some big improvements for bicyclists. The 4-lane section of Harrison St has been placed on a diet with room set aside for separate bicycle lanes"

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N.J. city launches street redesign program to reduce traffic injuries, deaths The pilot is scheduled to begin on Nov. 3 following milling and paving operations scheduled for the week of Oct. 27.

"Hoboken will begin a redesign on Grand St next week as part of the city’s Vision Zero initiative. The project will transform the corridor between 3rd St and 8th St with new safety infrastructure, protected bike lanes, and improved parking management."

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Join us in Atlantic City for the Sustainable Jersey Annual Luncheon on November 18, 2025. This event sells out every year, so make sure to register!

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Make your streets safer + more accessible! Free Complete Streets technical assistance is available to NJ municipalities located in the 13-county NJTPA region. Learn more: bit.ly/NJTPAComplet... #CompleteStreetsTA

Apply by Nov. 7, 2025 for free Complete Streets technical assistance. Details: bit.ly/NJTPAComplet... #CompleteStreetsTA

Those hurt in N.J. car crashes could get their own traffic victim’s bill of rights Victims of serious and deadly car crashes could get the same rights New Jersey extends to victims of violent crimes, including compensation, under a proposed law.

"People who’ve been seriously injured or killed in a car crash could get the same benefits as victims of violent crimes, including compensation, under a proposed traffic victim’s bill of rights."

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"Passaic County officials joined local leaders, partners and residents today to celebrate a major milestone in the Highlands Rail Trail Project, the County’s first recreational facility in the Borough of Wanaque."

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The gates dividing 2 Jersey Shore towns will finally be opened after decades of controversy The controversial gates on two pedestrian bridges linking the towns have been locked at night since the 1990s.

"A Jersey Shore town is dropping its controversial, 30-year policy of locking gates overnight on two pedestrian bridges that link the Ocean Grove neighborhood to Asbury Park."

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