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Passaic County, NJTPA Study Receiving Smart Growth Award
New Jersey Future will honor Passaic County, the NJTPA and WSP, the consultant on the project, with a Smart Growth Award for the Great Falls Circulation Study during an award...
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Multi-state Planning Forum Focuses on Improving Freight
The Metropolitan Planning Area (MAP) Forum’s Multi-State Freight Working Group, a consortium of nine metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) in the urbanized area spanning New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania,...
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NJTPA, Rutgers Voorhees Transportation Center Receive National Award for Public Outreach
The American Planning Association (APA) has honored the NJTPA and the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University with a Silver National Planning Achievement Award for Public Outreach for our innovate...
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Chairman Estrada Details Priorities, Announces Committee Leadership
Union County Freeholder Angel Estrada pledged to continue expanding the NJTPA’s two safety programs and detailed other priorities during his first full meeting as Chair of the Board of Trustees....
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NJTPA Guidebook Helps Municipalities Prepare for Alternative Fuel Vehicles
The NJTPA has developed a guidebook to help municipalities prepare for and encourage increased use of alternative fuel vehicles. Use of the vehicles, particularly electric cars, is expected to grow dramatically...
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NJTPA approves $50.8 million for safety improvement projects
The NJTPA Board of Trustees approved 13 grants totaling $50.8 million for pedestrian safety and road improvement projects across the region. The grants are part of the NJTPA’s Local Safety...
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Union County Freeholder Estrada Elected NJTPA Chair
Union County Freeholder Angel Estrada became the first Latino Chair of the NJTPA when he was elected at the Board of Trustees meeting today. “I am honored that the Board...
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2017 Tech Schools for Planning Expo
The NJTPA’s fourth annual Tech Tools for Planning Expo, held December 14, showcased four innovative tools to support improved transportation planning and mobility in the region. Zenobia Fields, NJTPA Department...
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NJTPA Board Approves Funds for Transportation Alternatives Projects
The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority’s Board of Trustees approved funding for 27 transportation alternative projects totaling $19.46 million, including pedestrian and bicycle facilities, trails, improved access to transit and environmental...
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