Category Archives: Alternative Transportation

Walkable Princeton – Front Page News

Posted on November 5, 2014 by walkableprinceton

A lot of Princeton people are probably not enjoying reading the newspapers today (Nov 5) but here is some front page news that is well worth checking out! ‘Walkable Princeton’ got a lead feature in last week’s “Princeton Echo”!

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Princeton Council Members Miller And Simon Speak Out Against Sidewalks And Bike Lanes

Posted on November 4, 2014 by walkableprinceton

For those of us who look forward to new ways to safely walk and bike around Princeton, events at the Princeton Council meeting of October 27 were pretty hard to watch. Council member Bernie Miller voted against a 500-ft sidewalk … Continue reading →

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Free Breakfast And Sustainable Cycling Discussion At Princeton Public Library Tomorrow

Posted on October 29, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton roads are full and parking is tough. It’s not clear that there’s space for any more cars. Future transportation needs in the area must be addressed by making it easier for people to switch to other forms of transport. … Continue reading →

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Friday Walkability Links

Posted on October 24, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Links to Princeton area walkability stories that you might have missed… Jersey Rent Too High: House prices are through the roof in New Jersey…and it’s even worse for renters. What effect does it have on the economy and local middle-class people … Continue reading →

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I Saved A Gallon Of Gas On Princeton #Carfree Day. Here Are 5 Things I Learned…

Posted on October 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Carf-ree Day 2014 has come and passed. Did you replace your car trip? I did, and by switching to a combination of bicycle/Dinky/NJ Transit train/bus/walking, I managed to save a full gallon of gas. Lifting a gallon of milk from … Continue reading →

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Howard Hughes Launches Website About Redevelopment of American Cyanamid Site Near Princeton

Posted on September 16, 2014 by walkableprinceton

The Howard Hughes Corporation have launched a new website to inform local residents about their ongoing plans to redevelop the American Cyanamid site in West Windsor. Last year, Howard Hughes Corp made a presentation to the West Windsor Council, in … Continue reading →

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New Trail On Princeton’s Quaker Road Offers Picturesque Views

Posted on September 5, 2014 by walkableprinceton

As part of a recent resurfacing project on Quaker Road in Princeton, a gravel trail for pedestrians and cyclists has been significantly extended, linking the D&R canal trail to trails in the Institute Woods. The new path is a substantial … Continue reading →

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Construction Shows Distance Between Old And New Princeton ‘Dinky’ Rail Stations

Posted on September 3, 2014 by walkableprinceton

As construction continues on Princeton University’s new addition on Alexander Street, local residents can now see for themselves how far apart the new Princeton rail station will be from the old station at University Place. The relocation of the ‘Dinky’ … Continue reading →

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Judge Upholds Princeton Zoning In Another Dinky Court Case

Posted on August 1, 2014 by walkableprinceton

A judge has upheld local zoning that allows Princeton University to build an arts extension on the former Dinky right-of-way. The zoning had been challenged by local residents, with a view to halting construction of the University project. The judge’s … Continue reading →

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Another Defeat For Princeton ‘Dinky’ Train Campaign Group

Posted on July 10, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton’s “Save The Dinky” group, who have been waging a legal campaign to reverse the relocation of the Princeton rail station, have suffered another court setback.