Tag Archives: Princeton

West Windsor Is Making A Climate Action Plan. Princeton Should Make One Too.

Posted on October 6, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Today, Princeton is not waking up to flooded roads, downed trees, and widespread blackouts (phew!). The much-discussed ‘Hurricane Joaquin’ is somewhere far out in the Atlantic Ocean. Our compatriots in South Carolina are not so lucky. Lashed by rain last … Continue reading →

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Safe Crosswalk For Princeton Trail Users Delayed By Wrangling Over Historic Preservation

Posted on September 24, 2015 by walkableprinceton

In October 2014, a father and his 8-year old son on the D&R Canal trail in Princeton were struck by a car while crossing Washington Road. The crash sent both to hospital with serious injuries. Although Princeton Council quickly passed … Continue reading →

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Princeton Library Should Offer Equal Rewards For Walking And Driving

Posted on September 22, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Last week, Princeton Council voted against a proposed ordinance to limit ‘free’ parking for users of Princeton’s Public Library. Library users are currently able to validate parking tickets from the municipally-owned Spring Street Garage, to allow 2 hours of parking without … Continue reading →

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Princeton High School Principal: “We Need More Bike Racks!”

Posted on September 18, 2015 by walkableprinceton

A surge in student cycling has sent staff at Princeton High School scrambling for more bike racks, as all available space for bike parking is taken up early each morning.

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Save The Date: Walkable Princeton Happy Hour – August 19

Posted on July 31, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Our next Walkable Princeton meetup will be Wednesday August 19. From 7 p.m., we will get together to discuss current news and opportunities for making Princeton more walkable for everyone! We’ll be returning to Yankee Doodle Tap Room, potentially taking … Continue reading →

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Princeton Council To Resolve Fate Of Lytle House Tonight

Posted on July 27, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Princeton Council are scheduled tonight to approve a plan to knock down the historic house at 31 Lytle Street. The house was acquired by a developer, with plans to demolish and build townhouses. Princeton Council instead aimed to turn the lot … Continue reading →

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Larini’s Site Should Be The Start Of A Princeton Transit Village

Posted on July 24, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Princeton University has closed on the site of Larini’s Service Center, which for several decades ending this week has occupied the corner of Alexander Road and Faculty Road, providing automotive services to local residents. Philip Sean Curran at the ‘Princeton … Continue reading →

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Aurelio’s Cocina Latina, Open Now On Leigh Avenue

Posted on July 17, 2015 by walkableprinceton

If you’re wondering what happened to the old Cafe 44 space, after the popular bruncherie moved across the street to 41 Leigh Avenue in December, here’s your answer. The space has been renovated and reopened as Aurelio’s Cocina Latina. Serving … Continue reading →

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Princeton Quietly Cancels Hamilton Avenue Bike Lane Plan

Posted on July 14, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Despite promising to add a bike lane on the north side Hamilton Avenue earlier this year, Princeton Council last night waved through a plan to re-stripe the road with no bike lanes at all. The switcheroo was discussed in the … Continue reading →

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Traffic Study Shows 3 Out Of Every 4 Drivers Are Speeding On Princeton’s Valley Road

Posted on June 30, 2015 by walkableprinceton

3 out of every 4 drivers on Valley Road in Princeton speeds. That’s the shocking result of a traffic study commissioned by the Princeton Engineering Department, which was released as part of a recent community meeting.