Overview
Blythe Eaman, NJTPA Director of Environmental and Sustainability Planning, is presenting during the Designing Local Streets for All Users, Not Just Cars session at the 2026 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference.
About the Session
Local streets should enable people to reach nearby destinations safely and comfortably without relying solely on a car. Their design should signal that people come first. Yet transportation planning and engineering practices often continue to prioritize vehicle movement, even in downtowns, school zones, and other built environments where safety and livability are paramount. As New Jersey advances goals related to roadway safety and clean energy, the connection between transportation, land use, and street design has never been more important. This session explores how Complete Streets principles and coordinated planning can create pedestrian, bicycle, and transit supportive communities. Attendees will gain insight into policies, design strategies, and implementation approaches that promote safer access, stronger local economies, and a more balanced mobility system statewide.
Additional Details
The conference runs June 10-12. The first two days are virtual. The Friday sessions are at the Hyatt Regency in New Brunswick.