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Category Archives: Complete Streets
Parts of Witherspoon Street in Princeton to be Converted for Outdoor Dining
Part of Witherspoon Street will become one-way only, with much of the space being given over for outdoor dining at local businesses, according to a plan adopted by Princeton Council on Monday night. The plan is the town’s response to … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, The Parking Question
Tagged Cycling, downtown, economic growth, Parking, Princeton
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To Allow ‘Social Distancing’, We Must Open Princeton Streets to Pedestrians
In the past two months, the coronavirus epidemic has killed almost 7,000 New Jersey residents, and sickened tens of thousand more. State directives have closed all but the most essential businesses, leaving hundreds of thousands of people without work and … Continue reading
Posted in Community, Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, planning, Princeton
Tagged coronavirus, open streets, Pedestrian, Princeton, public health
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Closure of Alexander Street Causing Only Minor Delays for Princeton Commuters
In late 2019, Alexander Street, one of the busiest roads leading into Princeton, was closed for a period of 6 months, to allow replacement of two bridges. Traffic counts show that Alexander St is used for over 7,000 motor vehicle … Continue reading
Seven Potential Cycling Solutions For Witherspoon Street
On Thursday night, the town of Princeton will host its first public consultation on reconstruction of Witherspoon Street to “formulate a master plan for this very important corridor”. All aspects of the street will be considered, including repaving the road, sidewalks, crosswalks, sewers, … Continue reading
Ten Predictions For Princeton in 2020!
It’s that time of year for some guesses about what is likely to be in the news in Princeton in the next 12 months! It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future, and in Princeton things often happen more … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, Local, planning, Princeton, The Parking Question
Tagged affordability, planning, Princeton
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Bikeshare Dock Removed From Princeton Town Hall After Funding Cut
The bikeshare dock next to Community Park Pool at Princeton Town Hall has been removed. The dock previously held six ‘Zagster’ bicycles, which were available for borrowing by members of the local bikeshare program, which was set up in November … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, Princeton, Sustainability
Tagged bikeshare, car-free, sustainability
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Consultants Recommend Intersection Design Changes To Speed Traffic at Cherry Hill Rd and US-206 in Princeton
Earlier this year, the town of Princeton closed part of Terhune Road to provide space for a parking lot for a new PFARS ambulance station. The town did not have a workable traffic management plan in place at the time … Continue reading
Posted in Complete Streets, planning, Princeton, Traffic, Walking
Tagged Complete streets, Princeton, traffic
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Mercer County Planners Reveal Options for Bicycle Facilities on Princeton Roads
At a meeting at Princeton University’s Fields Center last week, planners from Mercer County presented their draft Bicycle Master Plan. The meeting was intended to get public input and explain the various different types of bicycle facility that the County … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, Local, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, Trails
Tagged Complete streets, Cycling, mercer county, planning, Princeton
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Princeton Residents Express Anger After Town Builds Gas Station In Residential Area
Laurel Road residents attended the Princeton Council meeting last Monday to express fury at the unexpected construction of a new gas station at the bottom of Mt Lucas Road. The gas station – which is in a residential R-6 zone … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Complete Streets, planning, Princeton, Traffic, Zoning
Tagged planning, Princeton, trails, Zoning
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University: Princeton Bikeshare Program Used 673 Times Per Week
In late 2014, Princeton University launched a shared bike program, which allows members to borrow a bicycle for a short time to cycle around town. The program uses bikes provided by Zagster, a company that operates bikeshare programs around the … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, planning, Princeton
Tagged Bicycle, bikeshare, Cycling, Princeton
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