Tag Archives: New Jersey

‘Bus Rapid Transit’ Plan Advances In Bergen County, NJ

Posted on June 5, 2014 by walkableprinceton

An updated scheme for what is being called ‘Bus Rapid Transit’ has been put forward for Bergen County, NJ. The plan, developed by engineering and design firm Parsons Brinckerhoff in association with NJ Transit and local agencies, envisages five routes in the area … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Local, planning, Traffic | Tagged BRT, Bus Rapid Transit, New Jersey, nj transit, traffic, Transit | Leave a comment

Jersey’s “Star-Ledger” Picks Up On Demand For Walkable Living

Posted on June 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

New Jersey may be known as one of American’s original suburbs- but in recent years, walkable urban places have eclipsed car-dependent suburbia for many potential homeowners. Although sites like ‘NJ Future‘ and ‘Walkable Princeton’ have focused on the benefits of compact walkable living, … Continue reading →

Posted in Complete Streets, Downtown Vibrancy, Local, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Walking | Tagged jersey city, New Jersey, Princeton, smart growth, somerville, urbanism, Walkability | Leave a comment

First Look: West Windsor’s ‘Ellsworth II’ Site Plan For Cranbury Road Near Princeton Junction Station

Posted on May 28, 2014 by walkableprinceton

West Windsor seems to be on an apartment surge, with plans for a mixed-use neighborhood off Bear Brook Road, and the recent approval of a mixed-use redevelopment of the ‘Ellsworth Center’ at Cranbury and Route 571 (Princeton-Highstown Road). The Ellsworth Center looks … Continue reading →

Posted in Density, planning, Real estate, Smart Growth, Transit | Tagged New Jersey, nj transit, Princeton, smart growth, West Windsor | 3 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

Somerville, NJ Now Has A Thriving Downtown Pedestrian Street. Could It Work In Princeton too?

Posted on March 17, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Somerville, NJ just celebrated their 23rd Annual St Patrick’s Day Parade with a street festival that included a party at a ‘Guinness Tent’ on Division Street. What makes Division Street such a perfect venue for a community gathering like this?? … Continue reading →

Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, Local, Placemaking, The Parking Question, Walking | Tagged New Jersey, Pedestrian, pedestrian streets, Princeton, somerville | 5 Comments

Push Button And Pretend To Be A Car To Cross Route 27 In Kingston, NJ

Posted on February 28, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Kingston, NJ, a few miles outside of Princeton, is a pretty small town with an active main street lined by local businesses. Unfortunately, that main street is Route 27, which is a big barrier to pedestrians. The intersection of Route … Continue reading →

Posted in Complete Streets, Local, Walking | Tagged kingston, New Jersey, NJDOT, Princeton, south brunswick | 1 Comment

Report: New Jersey Is Second-Worst State In The Country For Housing Cost

Posted on February 24, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Statistics released last week from the non-profit Center for Housing Policy reveal that New Jersey is the second-worst state in the USA for housing expense. 31% of New Jerseyans are facing a ‘severe cost burden’ in paying for their homes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Local, Princeton, Real estate, Zoning | Tagged affordability, housing, New Jersey, Princeton, Real estate | 2 Comments

Has The D&R Canal Commission Made A Case For Regional Planning In Central Jersey?

Posted on February 4, 2014 by walkableprinceton

The D&R Canal Commission issued an extraordinary planning decision last month, over-ruling the recommendation of their own staff and rejecting a plan by Princeton’s Institute of Advanced Study to develop part of their land as faculty housing. The case raises interesting questions … Continue reading →

Posted in Sustainability | Tagged D&R canal, New Jersey, Princeton | 2 Comments

Ten Things To Look For In Princeton In 2014

Posted on January 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Happy New Year! And what does the new year hold?? Will this be the year when affordability, environmentally- and fiscally-sustainable compact development, and alternative transportation get prioritized in Princeton? Here are ten things that we think are likely to shake … Continue reading →

Posted in Affordability, Alternative Transportation, Biking, Community, Complete Streets, Density, Downtown Vibrancy, Local, People, Placemaking, Princeton, Smart Growth, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Zoning | Tagged Institute for Advanced Study, New Jersey, Princeton, Princeton University | Leave a comment

Princeton’s Three Consolidations Leave Unfinished Business For 2014

Posted on December 31, 2013 by walkableprinceton

As Princeton looks to a New Year, it also marks a landmark: one year as a consolidated municipality. New Jersey’s absurd number of self-governing municipalities (565 at the last count) reduced by one on Jan 1, 2013 when Princeton Borough … Continue reading →