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Princeton Task Force: “Expect Alexander Street Traffic To Double”

Posted on November 22, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Princeton’s attention is focused on potential changes to the Dinky train line, but the committee tasked with examining traffic and transit on Alexander Street is also developing an all-new traffic model for Princeton. The so-called ‘Alexander Street / University Place … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Complete Streets, Density, Events, Princeton, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Walking, Zoning | Tagged Bus Rapid Transit, Princeton, Princeton Branch, Princeton University | 4 Comments

Princeton’s Crazy, Mazy Alexander Street Walk-O-Rama!

Posted on November 21, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Construction of Princeton University’s ‘Arts and Transit‘ project has vexed people commuting by car into Princeton along Alexander Street, and sparked revolt from fans of the Dinky train line. But we haven’t heard much about pedestrians along Alexander Street. For … Continue reading →

Posted in Princeton, Walking | Tagged Forbes, Palmer Square, Princeton, Princeton Branch, Princeton University | 5 Comments

Princeton Transit Study Suggests Streetcar Will Be Best Option For Dinky Upgrade

Posted on November 12, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Nobody is going to go on the record about it yet, but it looks like a streetcar is going to emerge as the most attractive option from Princeton’s Alexander Street Transit Study.

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Princeton, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit | Tagged Bus Rapid Transit, Personal Rapid Transit, Princeton, Princeton Branch, Princeton University, River Line, Tram | 12 Comments

Princeton Transit Task Force To Host Public Consultation This Saturday

Posted on November 7, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Princeton University has already cut off the railroad track for the Dinky train line (see above), and allowed the old Dinky Station to fall apart in a farcical manner, but the town of Princeton is looking to the future. A … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, Events, Princeton, Traffic, Transit | Tagged Personal Rapid Transit, Princeton, Princeton Branch, Princeton University | 17 Comments

Princeton Kills Personal Rapid Transit, Dinky Heavy Rail Extension Plans

Posted on September 20, 2013 by walkableprinceton

Princeton Council heard testimony at their September 9 meeting from Kevin Wilkes, the Chair of the Alexander Street / University Place Transit Task Force. He reported that the possibility of a heavy rail extension of the Dinky Line to take … Continue reading →