Category Archives: Alternative Transportation

Mercer County Planners Discuss New Transportation Plan in Princeton

Mercer County planning staff who are helping to rewrite the County Master Plan came to Princeton on Saturday for a public outreach event about transportation. The ‘Mercer In Motion‘ program aims to “provide guidance to the County for a long-term … Continue reading

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New North Harrison Street Bike Lanes Will Get Inspection on Community Walk / Bike Ride on Sunday

This Sunday, local non-profit ‘Walk Bike Princeton‘ is organizing a tour of the new protected bike lanes that were installed on North Harrison Street at the end of 2024. The new bike lanes are a temporary configuration installed by the … Continue reading

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Can We Even Talk About This Tragedy? (Cross-Posted at Walk Bike Princeton)

The terrible news this week that a Princeton Middle School student died in a collision with a car at Terhune Road and Ewing Street has left many of us in shock and despair. Several trustees at ‘Walk Bike Princeton‘, the … Continue reading

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Princeton Residents Likely To Be Affected By University’s New E-bike Ban.

Princeton University announced today that e-bikes are being banned from its campus as of June 1, 2026. The news, which first reported by the Daily Princetonian, comes after a review by University committees that has been ongoing since last year. … Continue reading

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Mercer County Planners Hosting Outreach Meeting Wednesday Night to Get Public Input About Transportation and Mobility

Mercer County is updating the Mobility Element of the County Master Plan. As part of the effort, County planning staff are holding an outreach session by Zoom this Wednesday evening, to give members of the public a chance to provide … Continue reading

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Survey Shows Many Parents Think Princeton Roads are Too Dangerous for Kids to Walk or Cycle to School

Last year, the Princeton Parent Teacher Organization Council (PTOC) launched ‘Walk and Wheel Wednesdays’, to try to encourage more families to leave the car behind when bringing their kids to school (Report: First Princeton “Walk & Wheel Wednesday” Happening This Week!). … Continue reading

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Details of New ‘Princeton Loop’ Bus Service Revealed At Council

In a short meeting on Monday night, Princeton Council discussed the new municipal bus service. Based on the work of two different sets of consultants last year, Council agreed to set up a new bus route, which will run from … Continue reading

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Ten Things That Will Happen In Princeton In 2026!!

It’s time for the annual ‘Walkable Princeton’ predictions for the year ahead, continuing a tradition that started in 2014! Check them out and then read on to find out how many of our predictions for 2025 came true!

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‘Bicycle Assemblies’ at Princeton Middle School Put the Focus on Street Safety for Students

Last week, Princeton Middle School students participated in ‘bike assemblies’, featuring safety experts from Greater Mercer TMA and the Princeton Police Department. The goal of the sessions was to learn about the shared responsibility of navigating the community’s streets. Whether … Continue reading

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NJ State Legislators Advance Bill To Require Licensing, Insurance, Registration Of Low-Speed E-bikes

Cycling supporters are urging New Jersey state legislators to reconsider a proposed new law that would create the strictest regulations in the nation for low-speed electric bikes. Supporters such as NJ Senate President Nicolas Scutari have argued that strict regulations … Continue reading

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