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Five Subregional Study Reports Released
Final reports were issued for five studies funded during 2018-2019 under NJTPA’s competitive Subregional Studies Program. The NJTPA program provides grants to its member “subregions”—13 counties and the cities of...
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Together North Jersey Forum Puts Spotlight on Healthy Communities
The average health of New Jersey residents is improving. But there are significant and troubling gaps, particularly affecting low income people and minorities. That was one of the points raised...
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Five New Bridge Concept Development Studies
The NJTPA Board at its September 9 meeting approved funding for five new Concept Development studies of critical local bridges. The studies are part of the Local Capital Project Delivery Program, a competitive...
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New Studies of Local Mobility Issues Launched
Five new studies of local transportation issues are being launched this summer by NJTPA’s member agencies. The studies are funded through the Subregional Studies Program which provides two-year grants on...
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Study Explores Climate Impacts and Responses in Passaic River Basin
The chronic flooding in the Passaic River Basin, home to some 2.5 million people, is likely to get worse as a result of climate change, raising serious threats to homes,...
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Professor Myron Orfield Calls for Action on Racial Diversity in NJ Suburbs
New Jersey has made great progress in realizing racial diversity in its suburbs in the last two decades, but dozens of communities face the threat of resegregation due to ongoing...
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Updated NJTPA Website
You’re viewing NJTPA’s newly updated website! It meets the latest in technology standards for websites, including now being “responsive”—that is, easily viewable on mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. It...
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New Tool Helps Communities Address Goods Movement Needs
The NJTPA has developed a web tool to help communities address issues involving goods movement by trucks. The NJTPA region relies on vehicles of all sizes to deliver goods to our...
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Workshop and Guidebook on Developing Transit Hubs
Efforts of three communities to revitalize areas to better connect their businesses, public spaces, neighborhoods and public transportation resources were highlighted at a June 6 Together North Jersey (TNJ) Transit Hub...
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Freight Rail Investments Reflect Growing Trade
A strong growth in demand for freight rail services in northern New Jersey is prompting major rail investments, boosting the prospects for attracting new companies and jobs to the region. That...
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