Tag Archives: Cycling
Will Princeton Build Bike Lanes? And If So, Where?
An interesting debate is underway in Princeton about whether the town should add bike lanes. Around a dozen people showed up to Council in January to support the introduction of an ordinance to repurpose on-street parking for bike lanes on part … Continue reading
Princeton Council Members Miller And Simon Speak Out Against Sidewalks And Bike Lanes
For those of us who look forward to new ways to safely walk and bike around Princeton, events at the Princeton Council meeting of October 27 were pretty hard to watch. Council member Bernie Miller voted against a 500-ft sidewalk … Continue reading
New Princeton Alexander Street Roundabout Is Open!
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
How One Normal Family Gets By Without A Car And Saves Money
Need some inspiration to hop on two wheels? How about this amazing family from Buffalo, NY, who have lived without a car despite snow and a hectic schedule involving multiple kids?
Princeton University Should Not Be Allowed To Ban Cycling On Alexander Street
Princeton was recently certified as a ‘bike friendly community’, an award that should be cause for celebration but instead has raised questions about whether the town is really doing enough to make cycling a viable alternative to car use. Despite … Continue reading
Cycling Advocate Questions Decision To Award Princeton ‘Bike-Friendly’ Status
The League of American Bicyclists recently awarded Princeton ‘Bronze Bike-Friendly Community‘ status. Princeton is now one of just 5 municipalities in New Jersey to receive this award (West Windsor is another). Mayor Lempert thanked the Princeton Pedestrian and Bicyclist Committee for putting together the … Continue reading
Princeton Bike Ride With Mayor Lempert And PBAC A Huge Success!
Last Sunday, a group of around 40 cyclists gathered at Community Park South for an extraordinarily pleasant cycle trip through the parks and green spaces of Princeton. The ride was the idea of Princeton Mayor Liz Lempert, and co-organized with … Continue reading
Join In For ‘The Mayor’s Bike Ride’! This Sunday, 1 p.m., Community Park South!
This Sunday, October 27, there is going to be a group cycle ride around Princeton! The ride, organized by Princeton Joint Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee is intended to be a fun opportunity for residents who enjoy two-wheeled transportation to … Continue reading
Making Cycling Attractive To The Rest Of Us In Princeton
Cycling as a means of transportation is still very much a niche activity in Princeton. Of the ~30,000 people who work in Princeton, just 1.8% use cycling as their primary mode of commute. Why is this? Some possible explanations:
Are ‘Playborhoods’ The Best Indicator Of Livable Communities?
When thinking about walkability and a livable neighborhood, several things let us know when we’re getting it right. Are these things present in Princeton?
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