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Boonton, Freehold, Green Brook Complete Plans to Create Walkable, Transit-Supportive Areas
Three municipalities recently completed vision plans that aim to bolster their downtowns through transit-supportive development and policies. The planning initiatives in the Town of Boonton, Morris County; Borough of Freehold,...
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Study of Bicycle and Pedestrian Access at Six Transit Stations Released
A study undertaken by NJ TRANSIT in partnership with NJTPA investigated how to improve bicycle and pedestrian access to transit stations. The study final report has just been posted on...
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Morris Canal Plan Offers Vision for 111-Mile Greenway
The NJTPA recently completed the Morris Canal Greenway Corridor Study, which identifies the route for a continuous 111-mile pedestrian and bicycle trail from the Delaware River in Warren County to...
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Together North Jersey Workshop Focuses on Improving Pedestrian Safety
From quick temporary changes to roads, to finding funding for more permanent improvements to running a public education campaign, the latest Together North Jersey Institute workshop covered the various ways...
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New Jersey Infrastructure Bank Offering Transportation Loans
Culvert replacements and bridge work are among the county and municipal projects now eligible for low interest loans through the New Jersey Transportation Infrastructure Bank or I-Bank. The funding is...
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NJTPA Sponsoring Complete Streets Training, Technical Assistance Program
The NJTPA is working with Sustainable Jersey, the Voorhees Transportation Center and Rutgers University and Together North Jersey to offer free training and technical assistance to local officials, staff and...
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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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