Category Archives: Traffic

Princeton’s 2014 Democratic Party Candidates Discuss Walkable Living

Posted on March 26, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton is scheduled to elect two Council members this November. The Princeton Community Democratic Organization will meet Sunday March 30 to endorse candidates ahead of their Primary in June. We got in touch with the Democratic Party candidates ahead of this key … Continue reading →

Posted in Density, People, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Zoning | Tagged democratic party, pcdo, Princeton, smart growth | Leave a comment

Forty-One Residents In Six Downtown Princeton Apartments? We’re Not Surprised.

Posted on March 21, 2014 by walkableprinceton

A recent fire at Princeton’s famous ‘House of Cupcakes’ on Witherspoon Street resulted in the evacuation of six nearby downtown apartments. Fortunately, there were no injuries to residents, although many commentators were surprised that the six apartments were home to … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Density, Princeton, Smart Growth, Traffic, Zoning | Tagged Affordable housing, planning, Princeton, Zoning | 2 Comments

Report: New Jersey Road Maintenance Costs Are The Highest In The Nation

Posted on March 20, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Princeton is facing a bill of around $1 million for emergency road repairs after snow plows cut up roads this winter, leaving drivers facing a course of potholes. Meanwhile, a resurfacing project getting underway on Route 206 in Princeton is … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Princeton, Sustainability, Traffic | Tagged New Jersey, NJDOT, Princeton, Roads and Highways, taxes | 6 Comments

Walkable Princeton Celebrates 1st Birthday, Looks To Future

Posted on March 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Happy Birthday to us! Walkable Princeton has passed its first birthday. January 22, 2014 was the date when Walkable Princeton founder David Keddie published his original letter announcing “an advocacy group dedicated to calling for zoning reform that will allow … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Complete Streets, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, Placemaking, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Walking, Zoning | Tagged planning, Princeton, sustainability, Walkability | Leave a comment

Hamburg, Germany To Ban Cars By 2034

Posted on February 27, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Now how about this for a goal for sustainability? Hamburg, the second-biggest city in Germany (population: 1.8 million) is planning to ban all cars from the city by 2034.

Posted in Alternative Transportation, The Parking Question, Traffic | Tagged germany, planning, Walkability | Leave a comment

Discuss Traffic Matters With Princeton Future At Princeton Library This Saturday, Feb 22, 2014

Posted on February 20, 2014 by walkableprinceton

This Saturday (2/22/2014) Princeton Future will hold a public meeting at Princeton Public Library at 9 a.m. to discuss matters relating to Traffic and Transit in Princeton. The meeting will focus on how to implement the new Circulation Element of … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, People, Princeton, Traffic, Transit, Walking | Tagged Complete streets, library, Princeton | 2 Comments

New Princeton Alexander Street Roundabout Is Open!

Posted on February 3, 2014 by walkableprinceton

A roundabout! Does that word fill you with fear? Well, it’s time to get over it, because Princeton has a new roundabout, at the intersection of Alexander Street and University Place, near the old Dinky Station. This road is one … Continue reading →

Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, Traffic | Tagged Cycling, Princeton, roundabout, traffic | 4 Comments

The Forgotten Story Of Princeton’s Abandoned Attempt To Pedestrianize Palmer Square

Posted on January 31, 2014 by walkableprinceton

College towns that are considered the best in the nation have pedestrianized downtown areas. Every summer, Princeton closes streets around Palmer Square for events like Communiversity and Princeton JazzFeast- events that are wildly popular, and bring thousands of people into … Continue reading →

Posted in Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, Events, People, Princeton, Smart Growth, The Parking Question, Traffic | Tagged Palmer Square, Pedestrian, planning, Princeton | 9 Comments

What To Do About Smashed ‘Stop For Pedestrians’ Pylon In Downtown Princeton?

Posted on January 14, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Last year, Princeton installed new ‘Stop For Pedestrians’ signs on Chambers Street, just off Palmer Square in the historic downtown area. The signs were added at the request of a neighbor, who observed that car traffic tended to exceed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Complete Streets, Princeton, Traffic, Walking | Tagged pedestrian safety | 3 Comments

Princeton Battlefield Development Shows The Cost Of Opposing In-Town Density

Posted on January 13, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Since about 1980, planners have recognized that compact, walkable development is the best way to foster livable towns, reduce car use, and protect green spaces. This way of planning is a self-conscious return to the layout of traditional towns- where … Continue reading →