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Warehousing Trending Toward Smaller Buildings

Warehouse construction in New Jersey has cooled off over the past year but given the Garden State’s location there’s still strong demand in parts of the region for industrial space.Bill...

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Online Tool Explores Active Transportation Possibilities

A new interactive online tool provides a bird’s eye view of routes that are optimal for expanded walking and biking and can be integrated with the existing active transportation network around...

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State Redevelopment Plan Heads to Public

The first revision of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan in almost a quarter century could be adopted by year’s end after public hearings throughout the state in the coming...

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Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Creating Target Zero Commission

Governor Phil Murphy today signed legislation creating the Target Zero Commission with the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries in New Jersey by 2040. NJTPA Executive Director David W....

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NJTPA Seeking Public Input on the Future of Transportation

How do you see yourself getting around in the future? Would you consider driving an electric vehicle or riding in a self-driving car or shuttle? Are there regional transportation projects...

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Communities Can Apply for Transit Hub Planning Assistance

New Jersey communities can apply for free professional planning assistance to prepare plans for redeveloping or improving areas anchored by transit bus, rail, light rail, or ferry terminals, stations and...

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Highways, Freight, and World Cup Highlight MAP Forum Annual Meeting

The Metropolitan Area Planning (MAP) Forum’s annual meeting, held virtually December 6, featured presentations about a study to reconnect neighborhoods divided by the Cross Bronx Expressway, the future energy demand...

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Happy Holidays—2025 NJTPA Meetings Calendar

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Grants Available for Transportation Alternatives Projects

The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in partnership with NJTPA, is accepting applications for Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program funding. Pre-application meetings are required and must be scheduled by April 11,...

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Two Cities Chosen for 2025 Vibrant Places Program

This year’s round of Vibrant Places Program (VPP) will aim to connect communities through underutilized green spaces near commercial areas in Paterson and the revitalization of railroad underpasses in New...

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