The City of Perth Amboy has launched a study that aims to create safer, more accessible and welcoming streets in the Hall Avenue neighborhood.
The Pa’lante Hall Avenue study is being conducted in partnership with the NJTPA and is funded through the agency’s Complete Streets Conceptualization Program. This pilot effort will also contribute directly to shaping and refining the new Complete Streets Conceptualization Program moving forward. The project is supported by a consultant team lead by IMEG, formerly FHI Studio.
The targeted area includes Hall Avenue and the surrounding blocks bordered by Amboy Avenue, State Highway 440, State Street and Washington Street. The study will evaluate traffic and safety conditions for drivers, walkers, and others and develop improvement concepts that reflect the needs of the community.
“The work on Pa’lante Hall Avenue is a true partnership with the city. By working closely with leaders and the residents we can ascertain the safety and accessibility gaps more effectively,” said Middlesex County Commissioner Charles Kenny, Chair of the NJTPA Board of Trustees. “Perth Amboy is located in Middlesex County, a leader in Vision Zero in the State, and I have no doubt that this pilot will yield insights that will prevent traffic crashes, improve pedestrian safety, and also enhance mobility in the community.”
By focusing on safer crossings, calmer traffic, and easier access to public transportation, the project aims to make daily travel, whether to school, work, or local businesses, simpler, safer, and more comfortable for all residents and visitors.
The recommendations will also help strengthen neighborhood connections and advance broader goals for equitable access to jobs, transit, and essential destinations.
“It’s about listening to residents and making our streets work better for everyday life,” said Mayor Helmin J. Caba. “Safer streets help people get where they need to go, support local businesses, and strengthen neighborhoods. This pilot gives the Hall Avenue community a direct role in shaping what comes next and will help guide how we approach street safety citywide and across the region.”
Public input is now being gathered through an interactive map on the project website, www.hallavecompletestreets.com.
Feedback will help the team design recommended road improvements. Additional opportunities to participate will follow, including an in-person workshop in May and a street redesign demonstration in June.
These activities will help ensure that the plan reflects community experiences and priorities and will allow residents to see and help shape potential solutions.
The final plan is to be presented to the city for consideration and may help position Perth Amboy for future funding opportunities to implement improvements, city officials said.