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Humbert Street Neighbors Lambaste Princeton Townhouse Proposal
A proposal to construct three townhouses at 25 Humbert Street (map) was considered at a meeting of the Princeton Planning Board last Thursday. As discussed in ‘Walkable Princeton’ last week (“Three-unit Townhouse Development Proposed for Humbert Street in Princeton“), a … Continue reading
Posted in Density, planning, Princeton, Real estate, Smart Growth, Sustainability, The Parking Question, Traffic
Tagged Density, Parking, planning, Princeton, traffic, Walkability
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Princeton Considering Possibility of Closing Lower Witherspoon Street to Motor Vehicles
The Princeton Municipal Engineering Department is considering the possibility of permanently closing part of Witherspoon Street to motor vehicles, as part of a consultation on planned improvements to the streetscape. The current project involves the southern end of Witherspoon Street, … Continue reading
Closure of Alexander Street Causing Only Minor Delays for Princeton Commuters
In late 2019, Alexander Street, one of the busiest roads leading into Princeton, was closed for a period of 6 months, to allow replacement of two bridges. Traffic counts show that Alexander St is used for over 7,000 motor vehicle … Continue reading
Planning Board To Vote On New Princeton Univ. Residential Colleges
The Princeton Planning Board will meet on Thursday night (October 17) to discuss what is likely to be one of the largest developments in town in the coming decade. Princeton University is proposing to build two new residential colleges, to … Continue reading
Consultants Recommend Intersection Design Changes To Speed Traffic at Cherry Hill Rd and US-206 in Princeton
Earlier this year, the town of Princeton closed part of Terhune Road to provide space for a parking lot for a new PFARS ambulance station. The town did not have a workable traffic management plan in place at the time … Continue reading
Posted in Complete Streets, planning, Princeton, Traffic, Walking
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Town Of Princeton Searching For Traffic Plan After Closing Terhune Road at US-206
Traffic in Princeton from Terhune Road to State Road 206 has been permanently detoured to allow construction of a new garage for Princeton First Aid and Rescue Service (PFARS). The new PFARS station is being constructed at a site on … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Complete Streets, planning, Zoning
Tagged bicycles, Princeton, traffic
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Report: US-1 To Be Widened By Princeton
If you’re able to get a copy of ‘US-1 newspaper’ from your local newsstand (the June 21 edition), go to page 27. Diccon Hyatt has what looks like an important story about a plan from New Jersey Department of Transportation … Continue reading
Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, Local, planning, Traffic, Walking
Tagged Complete streets, Princeton, traffic
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The Jane Jacobs Approach To Exploring Princeton
May 7 will mark the first Princeton ‘Jane Jacobs Walk’. Starting at Small World East (244 Nassau Street), we will be exploring Princeton’s East Nassau neighborhood. The tradition of the Jane Jacobs Walk began in Toronto, Canada, where Jane moved in … Continue reading
Posted in People, Placemaking, planning, Princeton, Walking
Tagged jane jacobs, planning, Princeton, traffic, urban renewal
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Traffic Study Shows 3 Out Of Every 4 Drivers Are Speeding On Princeton’s Valley Road
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.
Posted in Biking, Complete Streets, Princeton, Traffic, Walking
Tagged Complete streets, pedestrian safety, Princeton, safety, traffic
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Princeton Nassau Street In The 1920s And Today
Old photos of Princeton are great, and here’s a good one. From Princeton University’s Mudd Library Twitter feed: a black-and-white shot of undergraduates walking down Nassau Street in the 1920s. Looking at the image, I’m struck by how…familiar…the surroundings are. … Continue reading
Posted in Downtown Vibrancy, Princeton, Smart Growth, Traffic, Walking
Tagged platemaking, Princeton, traffic
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