Tag Archives: Cycling

Parts of Witherspoon Street in Princeton to be Converted for Outdoor Dining

Posted on June 16, 2020 by

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 →

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Seven Potential Cycling Solutions For Witherspoon Street

Posted on February 12, 2020 by

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 →

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Mercer County Planners Reveal Options for Bicycle Facilities on Princeton Roads

Posted on July 17, 2019 by

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 →

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University: Princeton Bikeshare Program Used 673 Times Per Week

Posted on February 20, 2019 by

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 →

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Mayor’s Bike Ride in Princeton: Photos

Posted on October 8, 2018 by

On Sunday, the “Mayor’s Bike Ride” took place in Princeton. About 70 riders defied rode from Community Park South to Mountain Lakes Park along with Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert.

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Why I Don’t Live In Trenton

Posted on April 17, 2017 by

The short answer is “white privilege”. I can afford Princeton, and Princeton is pretty awesome. But as an urbanist, I actually *want* to live in Trenton. It’s affordable, diverse, has a real sense of character and history, and great transit … Continue reading →

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Princeton Planning Board To Consider Draft Bike Master Plan – Key Details Are Missing

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

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 →

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New Princeton Shopping Center Circulation Plan Is a Let-Down For People On Foot And Bikes

Posted on May 19, 2016 by

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 →

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Princeton U. Eclipses Yale With Big Bikeshare Expansion

Posted on March 22, 2016 by

In the Ivy League Bikeshare Battle, Princeton has taken the lead against Yale University with a significant increase in available rental bikes. The local ‘Zagster’ bikeshare program, which we profiled at its launch in 2014, saw a big expansion March 21, as … Continue reading →

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NJ Bike-Walk Summit Comes To Town On Saturday, Mayor Lempert Among Speakers

Posted on February 23, 2016 by

This Saturday, the annual NJ Bike-Walk Summit will take place in the Friend Center at Princeton University. This is a new thing – in recent years the Summit has usually taken place in New Brunswick. Delegates from around the State … Continue reading →

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