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North Jersey Trails Network Initiative Identifies Opportunity Corridors

The North Jersey Trails Network Initiative has identified nine “opportunity corridors” that could open access and make connections across a six-county region. Tiffany R. Robinson of the New Jersey Bike...

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NJTPA Launches New Guidebook, Resilience Hubs – A Community Roadmap 

It seems like we are finally entering into spring after a winter of freezing temperatures, strong winds, and snowfall. Were you thinking about how to weather whatever storm or extreme temperature day comes next? Are you interested in exploring how...

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Board Adopts FY 2027 UPWP Work Plan

The NJTPA Board of Trustees approved a work program for the next fiscal year, which includes two new subregional studies, an e-commerce delivery mitigation project, and continued support of planning...

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Potential Funding Available for Complete and Green Streets, Resilience Planning

Three state and nonprofit funding opportunities are available to New Jersey communities interested in creating Complete and Green Streets and/or planning for resilience: the AARP Community Challenge and Resilient NJ....

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Kick Off Placemaking in Your Community with the NJTPA’s New Streets to Stadiums Guidebook!

Download the Guide From Streets to Stadiums Watch the Webinar Recording As excitement builds for the world's largest international soccer tournament, communities across our region are presented with a unique opportunity to...

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Industrial Real Estate Returning to Normal as 3PLs Dominate

New supply of industrial space has leveled off, helping to stabilize rents, as third-party logistics (3PL) firms continue to absorb more of the market. Thomas Tucci, Vice Chairman, Certified Supply...

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Welcome to the New NJTPA Website

The NJTPA's newly redesigned website is here, offering a simpler and more accessible way for residents, partners, and communities to connect with information that impacts how we get around every...

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NJTPA Approves FY 2026 Subregional Safety Improvement Program Projects

The Board of Trustees of the NJTPA approved eight projects totaling $147.7 million that will improve safety for motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users throughout the region. The projects were...

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NJTPA Board Funds Four Studies to Explore Improving County Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure 

The NJTPA Board of Trustees approved $4 million in grants to support four county-led studies that will explore options to improve bridges, roadway safety, and other transportation infrastructure. “These studies...

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Technical Assistance Can Help Local Governments Deliver Projects

“Why do so many communities struggle to move from safety plans to built projects? Are we failing at safety or are we asking local governments to simply do the impossible?”...

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