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Princeton Council Approves Pilot Project For New Bike Lanes on North Harrison Street

Princeton Council took a step toward a more bike-friendly town at their meeting on Monday night by approving a proposal for bike lanes on North Harrison Street near the Princeton Shopping Center (map). The project will also bring safety improvements … Continue reading

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Terhune Road Construction Begins to Add Bike Lanes, New Paths

The Princeton Engineering Department’s plan to improve Terhune Road has swung into action in the last week. The project area includes Terhune Road between North Harrison Street and Grover Ave (map). This area includes several major new apartment complexes that … Continue reading

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Princeton Council Aims to Create New Four-Way ‘STOP’ Intersection at Danger Spot on Jefferson Road

Princeton Council aims to convert a dangerous intersection on Jefferson Road into a four-way stop. Ordinance 2025-10, establishing a new four-way stop at the intersection of Jefferson Road and Terhune Road, is set to be introduced at the Council meeting … Continue reading

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New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidates Lay Out Vision For Walking and Biking in NJ Future Candidate Forum

New Jersey is electing a new state governor this year, but where do the candidates stand when it comes to walking, biking and transit? NJ Future, a nonprofit organization that promotes smart growth, held a candidate forum last week to … Continue reading

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Candidates for NJ Governor to Debate Bike / Walk Issues Tonight in ‘New Jersey Future’ Forum

“How will the next governor make it easier and safer for residents of all ages and abilities to get around the state?” That is the key question for a candidate forum happening TONIGHT (Wednesday, April 30). Orgnized by planning non-profit … Continue reading

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Guatemalan Consulate Trying to Trace Family of Man Who Died After Being Struck By Vehicle in Princeton

The Guatemalan Consulate in Philadelphia has issued a public call for information to try to trace the family of Juan Francisco Guerra Galvez, who died after being struck by a motor vehicle in Princeton earlier this year.

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Princeton Residents Have a Few Days Left to Comment on Mercer County Trails and Safe Streets Plans

Princeton residents have a chance to comment on two important Mercer County planning initiatives relating to trails and street safety. Public comment for both of them closes at the end of March, so now is a great time to get … Continue reading

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First Princeton “Walk & Wheel Wednesday” Happening This Week!

Princeton Public School students are being encouraged to skip the car line at least one day a week, as part of a new campaign launched by Parent-Teacher Organizations and local allies. ‘Walk & Wheel Wednesdays’ aims to “to encourage students … Continue reading

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North Harrison Street Improvements Set To Begin Between Nassau St and Franklin Ave, With Bicycle Improvements To Follow

Princeton Council heard a presentation at their meeting on November 12 from consultants hired to study safety improvements to Harrison Street. Harrison St runs almost the entire length of the town from north to south (map), making for a very … Continue reading

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In Pictures: Concept Plan For $6.5 Million Nassau Street Sidewalk Redesign

On Monday, September 9, Princeton Council held a lengthy discussion about the future of Nassau Street. Consultants from ‘Arterial Street Design’ presented their concept plan about a proposed redesign of the sidewalks on Nassau Street. The project area focuses on … Continue reading

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