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Category Archives: Transit
‘Mill Hill Holiday House Tour’ Celebrates Diverse, Affordable, Historic Trenton Neighborhood
Last weekend was the Mill Hill Holiday House Tour. Now in its 50th year, the event allows members of the public into the homes of Mill Hill residents, offering a view of one of Trenton’s most interesting neighborhoods.
Posted in Affordability, architecture, Events, Local, Placemaking, Real estate, Transit
Tagged affordability, architecture, historic preservation, Trenton
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World Trade Center PATH Station Is Amazing And Worth The Money
A couple of weeks ago, I finally got the chance to visit the new World Trade Center PATH station in New York, which its spectacular ‘Oculus’ hall. The station is absolutely amazing, and a fitting addition to the world’s greatest … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, architecture, Local, Placemaking, planning, Transit
Tagged calatrava, oculus, Transit, world trade center
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Princeton U. Testing New Tiger Transit Routes Linking To Dinky Station
Princeton University runs one of the biggest bus networks in the state of New Jersey, with its ‘Tiger Transit‘ program, and this week, the University started trials on two new services, in addition to the eleven others that it typically runs. … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Princeton, Transit
Tagged Princeton, railroad, Transit
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Princeton University Issues Update On Goals Of Campus Plan
Last week, Princeton University released the first major update on the findings of its 2026 Campus Planning Exercise. The last Campus Plan led to a huge amount of development around the University grounds, including some highly-controversial projects such as the … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Community, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, The Parking Question, Transit
Tagged campus, planning, Princeton, Transit
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The Legacy Of Princeton University’s 2016 Campus Plan
In 2015, Princeton University is making a new Campus Plan, a process that will be of tremendous importance for shaping the future built environment around town. But what about the ‘Campus 2016‘ plan, which has guided University development since 2005? What have … Continue reading
Coach USA Service Between Princeton And New Brunswick: Could Do Better
Princeton and New Brunswick are two anchors of the Central Jersey tech corridor. Both towns are substantial employment centers, and are connected by a chain of residential communities and shopping areas. It should be possible to run an efficient transit service … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Local, Princeton, Transit
Tagged Bus, New Brunswick, Princeton, Transit
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Fact Check: Where Is Princeton’s Affordable Housing Concentrated?
Princeton Planning Board continues to discuss their response to recent court decisions focusing on affordable housing. According to one estimate, Princeton needs to build 1,000 new affordable units. At a recent joint meeting of the Planning Board and Princeton Council, … Continue reading
West Windsor Is Making A Climate Action Plan. Princeton Should Make One Too.
Today, Princeton is not waking up to flooded roads, downed trees, and widespread blackouts (phew!). The much-discussed ‘Hurricane Joaquin’ is somewhere far out in the Atlantic Ocean. Our compatriots in South Carolina are not so lucky. Lashed by rain last … Continue reading
Posted in planning, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Transit
Tagged climate change, planning, Princeton
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Safe Crosswalk For Princeton Trail Users Delayed By Wrangling Over Historic Preservation
In October 2014, a father and his 8-year old son on the D&R Canal trail in Princeton were struck by a car while crossing Washington Road. The crash sent both to hospital with serious injuries. Although Princeton Council quickly passed … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, Princeton, Trails, Transit
Tagged Complete streets, crosswalks, mercer county, Princeton, road safety
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Larini’s Site Should Be The Start Of A Princeton Transit Village
Princeton University has closed on the site of Larini’s Service Center, which for several decades ending this week has occupied the corner of Alexander Road and Faculty Road, providing automotive services to local residents. Philip Sean Curran at the ‘Princeton … Continue reading
Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Density, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Zoning
Tagged Affordable housing, NJDOT, planning, Princeton, Transit
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