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Category Archives: Complete Streets
Bus Rapid Transit Comes To US-1 But Not (Yet) In Princeton
New Jersey Department of Transport (NJDOT) recently allowed cars to drive on shoulder lanes on part of US-1, a key highway in Central New Jersey which runs past Princeton and connects local towns like West Windsor, Plainsboro and South Brunswick. … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Complete Streets, Density, Local, planning, Princeton, Traffic, Transit
Tagged BRT, Princeton, Redevelopment, Transit, US-1
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Princeton University’s New Arts Complex: The View From The Outside (PHOTOS)
In 2012, Princeton University got approvals to construct a new ‘Arts and Transit’ complex on Alexander St at University Place. Extremely controversial at the time, the plan called for moving Princeton rail station approximately 400-ft south, converting the existing rail … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, Events, Placemaking, planning, Princeton
Tagged architecture, arts, Placemaking, Princeton, Princeton University
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Report: US-1 To Be Widened By Princeton
If you’re able to get a copy of ‘US-1 newspaper’ from your local newsstand (the June 21 edition), go to page 27. Diccon Hyatt has what looks like an important story about a plan from New Jersey Department of Transportation … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, Local, planning, Traffic, Walking
Tagged Complete streets, Princeton, traffic
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Fixing Princeton’s Parking Problems In Three Easy Steps
The town of Princeton is holding a public meeting tonight (June 14) to discuss parking. The meeting is the latest in a series of discussions led by consultants hired by the town to evaluate issues relating to parking. These issues … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, The Parking Question
Tagged Donald Shoup, Parking, Princeton
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Princeton Planning Board To Consider Draft Bike Master Plan – Key Details Are Missing
On Thursday, March 16, the Princeton Planning Board will hold a work session to discuss a ‘bike master plan’. The plan has been under development for several years, and is intended to create a safe network of routes to allow … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, planning, Princeton
Tagged bike, Complete streets, Cycling, planning, Princeton
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Princeton Traffic Calming Now Comes With Extra Rumble Rumble
Many Princeton residents complain about speeding cars on their local streets. The town, however, banned speed bumps through a Council ordinance in 2013. With no speed bump option, the town is increasingly making use of ‘rumble strips‘ to limit speed at … Continue reading
New Sidewalk Commissioned On Shadybrook Lane In Princeton
A new sidewalk has been added to a section of Shadybrook Lane in Princeton’s Littlebrook neighborhood, and it’s a bit of an interesting case. Sidewalks in Princeton are usually added as part of specific road improvement or sewer upgrade projects. … Continue reading
Posted in Complete Streets, Princeton, Walking
Tagged Complete streets, sidewalks, Walking
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Town of Princeton Reveals Draft Bicycle Circulation Plan
A map of proposed facilities for bicyclists in Princeton has been released. The draft map was drawn up by consultants funded by a grant awarded to the town by the New Jersey Department of Transportation. It proposes a network of bike … Continue reading
New Princeton Shopping Center Circulation Plan Is a Let-Down For People On Foot And Bikes
Recent attempts to freshen up the ‘Princeton Shopping Center’ on North Harrison Street have seen remodeling of the parking lots and the arrival of new businesses, such as the instantly-popular Nomad Pizza (see photo above). But when it comes to providing for people … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Complete Streets, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, Walking
Tagged Cycling, Princeton, Walkability
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The Sights And The Scenery Of The Upcoming Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’
On Saturday, May 7, the Walkable Princeton team will be leading the first-ever Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk! The even commemorates the 100th anniversary of the birth of the legendary urban advocate. It’s not so much a tour as a ‘walking … Continue reading
Posted in Complete Streets, Events, People, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability
Tagged jane jacobs, Princeton, Walking
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