Category Archives: Complete Streets

It’s Time To Charge For Parking At Princeton Community Pool. Yes, Really, It Is.

Posted on July 23, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Princeton’s Community Pool, open for its second season since undergoing extensive refurbishment, is having a bumper season. Attendances are averaging an incredible 1,600 people per day. Kids are learning to swim, dive and also appreciating the place to cool off. … Continue reading →

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West Windsor Organizes For Sidewalks

Posted on July 22, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Residents of West Windsor are organizing for improved walkability, with a campaign to install sidewalks on a key section of Cranbury Road in the township, near Princeton Junction rail station. As seen in the image above, this section of road … Continue reading →

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New Jersey Drivers Give Walkers Reason To Be Fearful

Posted on July 18, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Earlier this year the tragic death of Rabbi James Diamond shocked Princeton. Now, a string of dreadful accidents featuring New Jersey car drivers has us questioning whether our transportation choices are worth the cost in human life and injury.

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Are ‘Playborhoods’ The Best Indicator Of Livable Communities?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by walkableprinceton

When thinking about walkability and a livable neighborhood, several things let us know  when we’re getting it right. Are these things present in Princeton?

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Promoting And Strengthening A Walkable Princeton

Posted on July 9, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Tonight is a special moment for ‘Walkable Princeton’! For the first time (hopefully the first of many times!) our team will be getting together with local residents and members of the community to discuss walkability. We will be at Clocktower … Continue reading →

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Protect The Grid And Our Trees

Posted on June 17, 2013 by walkableprinceton

The beautiful trees that line our Princeton streets are frequently sliced in half to allow electricity wires to pass through. Carving out the middle of the tree canopy makes the tree take on the shape of the letter ‘Y’, and … Continue reading →

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