Category Archives: Alternative Transportation

One Last Ride From The Old Dinky Station

NJ Transit has issued a statement advising passengers using Princeton station (the ‘Dinky‘ terminus, on University Place) that the station will be closed for the next two weekends (June 15-16 and June 22-23). During this time, a temporary Dinky station will … Continue reading

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Citibike Is Here! What Would Be The Best Princeton Bikeshare Locations?

It has finally happened! Bikeshare has launched in New York, and as befits the Big Apple, it’s the biggest system in America, with 600 stations and plans to grow to 10,000 bikes! These chunky blue bikes could soon become as … Continue reading

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Take Our Poll: Why Do Princeton Area People Not Cycle To Work?

National Bike Week is now over! Did you cycle to work last week? Don’t feel bad if the answer is ‘No’. In Princeton, not many people cycle to work. Why is that? We are trying to answer that question in … Continue reading

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Let Kids Walk And Bike To School Like In The Old Days

As this great video from Streetfilms shows, around 50% of kids used to walk or bike to school. And this wasn’t in the days of horses and carts– we’re talking about the 1960s– well within living memory! Things have changed. … Continue reading

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Ten Easy Ways To Join In National Bike Week in Princeton!

In Princeton, not many of us use cycling as our primary means of getting around.  For some of us, the trip seems too far, or too dangerous. Others are not steady enough on a bike to head out on the … 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

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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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