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- Construction Begins on Princeton's Newest Walkable Apartment Building, "The Fitzgerald"
- Spruce Street Objectors Take Aim At Another Component of Princeton's Affordable Housing Plan
- Princeton Residents Likely To Be Affected By University's New E-bike Ban.
Author Archives: walkableprinceton
Princeton Draws In Cars From All Around Central Jersey
Everyone has a theory about why traffic in Princeton is getting worse and worse, but if you want to understand why traffic volumes have grown in Princeton, it helps to look at the statistics. A thorough analysis of car journeys … Continue reading
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NYC Bike-share Launches; Misguided Residents Still Objecting
Many years in the coming, New York’s Citibike bikeshare program is finally launching. Similar to the Capital Bikeshare program that has existed in Washington DC since 2010 (and also similar programs in Montreal, Paris and London), the scheme allows users … Continue reading
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3 Out Of 4 Princeton Workers Live Outside Of Town
Have you ever asked your hairdresser, server or bank cashier where they live? The chances are, the answer is not ‘Princeton’. According to data collected by Ralph Widner, of the Princeton Traffic and Transportation Committee, and presented to Princeton Future … Continue reading
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Bike Ride To Prom!
Not only is May National Bike Month, for many local students it is Prom Season! In that spirit, check out this amusing video, prepared by TransForm CA, an advocacy group for transit and walkable communities based out of the Bay … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Local
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Why No Downtown Princeton Chipotle?!?
Happy Cinco de Mayo! Hope you had fun! If you like Mexican food, or at least, a super-sized US-style take on Mexican food, you may like Chipotle Mexican Grill. With their jumbo-sized portions and highly-customizable build-your-own burrito assembly-line, the Chipotle … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, Local
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Does Decreasing Oil Price Offer A Chance To Fix NJ Gas Tax?
Our local roads are in terrible shape. There are potholes everywhere, and if you suffer a blowout or automobile damage after hitting one, don’t expect the state to pay. Equally, where roads are insufficient to handle traffic volume, the New … Continue reading
Posted in Sustainability, Traffic
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At Communiversity, The Street Becomes A Canvas
One of the nicest things about Communiversity, which happened on Sunday, is that downtown Princeton becomes alive with people, all out walking and enjoying the town. Normally pushed onto sidewalks to allow cars and trucks to connect through the town, … Continue reading
Posted in Events, Princeton, Walking
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Bike Month Begins Today, Time For A New Helmet?
Welcome to May! This is Bike Month! Greater Mercer TMA have got a bunch of events planned to make cycling fun this month, and we’ll be promoting these more as the month goes on. Cycling to work is a great way … Continue reading
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Car-Share Vehicle Spotted at Westminster Choir College!!!
Even if you live a mostly walkable life, walking to work, gathering groceries from local stores, socializing in local bars and restaurants…you will likely realize that some jobs just require a car. Especially here in Jersey, your options are greatly … Continue reading
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Deadline Approaching For Free Princeton U. Houses!
Remember those free houses that Princeton University wants to give away to anyone willing and able to take them? Well, the deadline for this amazing offer is tomorrow, Tuesday April 30. If you want one, you better hurry up and … Continue reading
Posted in Princeton, Real estate
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