Tag Archives: Transit

Remembering The Old Princeton Trolley

Posted on May 5, 2015 by walkableprinceton

Any day now, the long-awaited report of the Princeton Alexander Street-University Place MOU Transit Task Force is due to be published. The Task Force was established to investigate opportunities for upgrading transit service along the key Alexander Street corridor leading … Continue reading →

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Cancellation of Princeton-Plainsboro Bus Line Shows Challenges With Princeton Transit

Posted on April 23, 2015 by walkableprinceton

This week, NJ Transit announced fare hikes and service cutbacks. Among all the bus lines in New Jersey, the only year-round daily service that is getting the chop is our #655 service between Princeton and Plainsboro. The #655 line was … Continue reading →

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Marchetti’s Constant, And Transit Around Princeton

Posted on October 27, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Most people in Princeton and Central Jersey would like to see better transit options. But in practice, the few transit options that we already have are not heavily used. Buses are driving around half-full, and the Dinky train is under-utilized. What … Continue reading →

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I Saved A Gallon Of Gas On Princeton #Carfree Day. Here Are 5 Things I Learned…

Posted on October 2, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Carf-ree Day 2014 has come and passed. Did you replace your car trip? I did, and by switching to a combination of bicycle/Dinky/NJ Transit train/bus/walking, I managed to save a full gallon of gas. Lifting a gallon of milk from … Continue reading →

Posted in Alternative Transportation, Biking, Local, planning, Princeton, Sustainability, Traffic, Transit, Walking | Tagged carfree, dinky, nj transit, Princeton, sustainability, Transit | Leave a comment

Seven Tips For A Successful Princeton Car-Free Day on Monday, September 22!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by walkableprinceton

World Car-Free Day is happening this coming Monday, September 22. Many of us are very dependent on our cars to get to work and do our daily business. But it is possible to make this the one day when we leave the … Continue reading →

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‘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 →

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Snow Makes A Princeton Commute By Rail Seem Much More Attractive

Posted on January 22, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Yikes! Did everybody get home OK last night? That snow (sorry- ‘polar vortex’ will not be used around here as a synonym for normal winter weather) caused total cha0s yesterday, as car commuters got stuck in miles of jams. After … Continue reading →

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Has Christie Undermined Princeton Transportation Planning?

Posted on January 10, 2014 by walkableprinceton

Governor Christie finally found some enthusiasm for transit issues this week as he threw two of his highest-ranking aides ‘under the bus’. It was front page news as Jerseyans reacted with bemusement to Christie’s press conference in which he claimed … Continue reading →

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How One Normal Family Gets By Without A Car And Saves Money

Posted on January 9, 2014 by walkableprinceton

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?