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Category Archives: Alternative Transportation
Sustainable Princeton Offering Prizes for Walking and Cycling in September Through “Walk ’n Roll Challenge”
Local non-profit ‘Sustainable Princeton’ is aiming to encourage residents to give their car a rest during the month of September. They are organizing a “Walk ’n Roll Challenge”, and the participants who log the most miles on foot or by … Continue reading
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Tagged Cycling, Walkability
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Outcry From Seniors Blocks Effort To Extend Princeton Jitney Bus Route to the Dinky Rail Station
Princeton Council has indefinitely postponed a proposed pilot program to run the town’s ‘Muni’ shuttle bus to the Princeton Dinky rail station. The matter came up with discussion of a resolution for funding the jitney program, at the Council meeting … Continue reading
‘Ciclovia’ Block Party in Princeton this Sunday, With Discussion of Future of Westminster Choir College Site
Princeton Arts Council and Sustainable Princeton are among the sponsors of a community block party taking place on Sunday, June 22 on Walnut Lane. The event is called ‘Ciclovia’, the Spanish term for when streets are opened on a temporary … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Walking
Tagged Cycling, planning, Princeton
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Princeton Council Approves Pilot Project For New Bike Lanes on North Harrison Street
Princeton Council took a step toward a more bike-friendly town at their meeting on Monday night by approving a proposal for bike lanes on North Harrison Street near the Princeton Shopping Center (map). The project will also bring safety improvements … Continue reading
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Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, planning, Princeton
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Princeton School Board Unveils New Renderings Of Local Schools After Bond-funded Improvements
The Princeton School Board heard a presentation on Tuesday night from Dan Schittone, a representative of FVHD architects, who are developing the plans for major improvements planned at Princeton Public Schools in the coming years. The improvements are funded by … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, architecture, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, The Parking Question
Tagged Cycling, planning, Princeton
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Terhune Road Construction Begins to Add Bike Lanes, New Paths
The Princeton Engineering Department’s plan to improve Terhune Road has swung into action in the last week. The project area includes Terhune Road between North Harrison Street and Grover Ave (map). This area includes several major new apartment complexes that … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, Placemaking, planning, Princeton
Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, planning, Princeton, Walkability
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Princeton Bike Riders Can Win Prizes in May With “Ride & Snap” Photo Competition!
May is National Bike Month and it is being marked in Princeton in several ways! The Whole Earth Center is performing ‘Random Acts of Community’, where they give out gift vouchers worth $60 for local businesses to people biking at … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, Events, Princeton
Tagged Cycling, Princeton
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New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidates Lay Out Vision For Walking and Biking in NJ Future Candidate Forum
New Jersey is electing a new state governor this year, but where do the candidates stand when it comes to walking, biking and transit? NJ Future, a nonprofit organization that promotes smart growth, held a candidate forum last week to … Continue reading
Princeton Residents Have a Few Days Left to Comment on Mercer County Trails and Safe Streets Plans
Princeton residents have a chance to comment on two important Mercer County planning initiatives relating to trails and street safety. Public comment for both of them closes at the end of March, so now is a great time to get … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, Local, planning, Trails, Walking
Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, New Jersey, planning
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First Princeton “Walk & Wheel Wednesday” Happening This Week!
Princeton Public School students are being encouraged to skip the car line at least one day a week, as part of a new campaign launched by Parent-Teacher Organizations and local allies. ‘Walk & Wheel Wednesdays’ aims to “to encourage students … Continue reading
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Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, Princeton
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