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Category Archives: Alternative Transportation
US Route 1 In Princeton: Too Big To Fail.
In the coming months, the municipalities of West Windsor, NJ and Princeton, NJ will announce a new plan to expand Route 1 in association with NJDOT. While it’s easy to understand why they want to do this, expanding Route 1 … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Local, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Zoning
Tagged New Jersey, Princeton, Roads and Highways, U.S. Route 1
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Six Princeton Things We’re Thankful For This Holiday.
Living in Princeton gives us so much to be thankful for every day, with our history, walkable downtown and eclectic neighbors. We’re thankful for our friends. We’re thankful for our family. And this holiday, here are six things, all of … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, Downtown Vibrancy, Events, People, Placemaking, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Trails, Transit, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, New Jersey Supreme Court, Palmer Square, Princeton, Princeton University, Walkability
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Princeton University Should Not Be Allowed To Ban Cycling On Alexander Street
Princeton was recently certified as a ‘bike friendly community’, an award that should be cause for celebration but instead has raised questions about whether the town is really doing enough to make cycling a viable alternative to car use. Despite … Continue reading
Princeton Task Force: “Expect Alexander Street Traffic To Double”
Princeton’s attention is focused on potential changes to the Dinky train line, but the committee tasked with examining traffic and transit on Alexander Street is also developing an all-new traffic model for Princeton. The so-called ‘Alexander Street / University Place … Continue reading
Cycling Advocate Questions Decision To Award Princeton ‘Bike-Friendly’ Status
The League of American Bicyclists recently awarded Princeton ‘Bronze Bike-Friendly Community‘ status. Princeton is now one of just 5 municipalities in New Jersey to receive this award (West Windsor is another). Mayor Lempert thanked the Princeton Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee for putting together the … Continue reading
Princeton Transit Study Suggests Streetcar Will Be Best Option For Dinky Upgrade
Nobody is going to go on the record about it yet, but it looks like a streetcar is going to emerge as the most attractive option from Princeton’s Alexander Street Transit Study.
Princeton Transit Task Force To Host Public Consultation This Saturday
Princeton University has already cut off the railroad track for the Dinky train line (see above), and allowed the old Dinky Station to fall apart in a farcical manner, but the town of Princeton is looking to the future. A … Continue reading
Princeton Tweaks Increasingly-Popular Daytime ‘FreeB’ Transit Service
Back in June, we reported that Princeton’s FreeB shuttle was getting expanded service. The little free bus, which is intended to help Princeton residents get around town by transit, had suffered from low ridership in the past, and we hoped … Continue reading
Princeton Bike Ride With Mayor Lempert And PBAC A Huge Success!
Last Sunday, a group of around 40 cyclists gathered at Community Park South for an extraordinarily pleasant cycle trip through the parks and green spaces of Princeton. The ride was the idea of Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert, and co-organized with … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, Events, People, Princeton, Trails
Tagged Bicycle, Cycling, Mountain Lakes House, Princeton
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Join In For ‘The Mayor’s Bike Ride’! This Sunday, 1 p.m., Community Park South!
This Sunday, October 27, there is going to be a group cycle ride around Princeton! The ride, organized by Princeton Joint Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee is intended to be a fun opportunity for residents who enjoy two-wheeled transportation to … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, People, Princeton, Trails
Tagged Bicycle, Cycling, Princeton, Sustainable transport
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