Princeton Joint Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee

Princeton's Sharrows

2011-10-02T11:23:00.000-04:00

By unanimous vote by both municipalities, shared lane markings, or sharrows, have been implemented in the Princetons. New FAQs should be coming out soon about them. Please find below a roundup of recent news and notes about the sharrows. Princeton Borough Minutes approving sharrows, here. Princeton Township Minutes approving sharrows, here. Planet Princeton writes about sharrows here.

Sharrows for Princeton Borough and Township

2010-12-27T15:29:00.004-05:00

We've been working hard all summer and through the fall to introduce the concept of sharrows in the Princeton community (as volunteer committee members, this means working in our spare time in the evenings and on the weekends, which is why it's been such a long time since we've posted). In sum, sharrows is a shared lane marking that looks like the image below. It's a traffic control device to

Princeton Sidewalk and Pathway Map

2010-12-27T15:06:00.001-05:00

The WWBPA has posted a Map of Princeton's sidewalk and pathways.

Click HERE to download a 4-page "Family Bike Safety" pamphlet

2010-09-24T14:56:00.000-04:00

October is "International Walk (Bike) to School Month"

2010-09-24T14:36:00.006-04:00

Click here to download an eye-catching calendar/poster.This is a PDF file suitable for printing on tabloid-size (11x17) paper.

National Conference of State Legislatures Traffic Safety Legislation Tracking Database

2010-04-13T10:56:00.000-04:00

You can search 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010 Legislation by state, topic, keyword, Year, status or primary sponsor. The National Conference of State Legislatures works in cooperation with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to bring you up to date, real time information about traffic safety bills that have been introduced in the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Database

LHT Launches New Website

2010-04-12T10:56:00.000-04:00

Interactive Mapping, Detailed Segment Descriptions Available (LAWRENCEVILLE, April 12, 2010) The Lawrence Hopewell Trail (LHT) has unveiled a new website that helps bicyclists and pedestrians learn more about the multipurpose trail that runs through Lawrence and Hopewell Townships in Mercer County. The new website at www.lhtrail.org was designed by Novita Issue Communications and includes

Job Opportunity: Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (TMA)

2010-04-12T02:57:00.000-04:00

The Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association (TMA) is seeking an Executive Director responsible for managing the operations of the TMA and providing visionary leadership. Greater Mercer TMA is a non profit, public private partnership dedicated to improving mobility and providing transportation choices in and around Mercer County, NJ. Established in 1984, the association consists of

Google Maps Make Biking Easier

2010-03-10T07:02:00.000-05:00

Google will add features to Google Maps for bicyclists to help them plan trips and ride trails. Article in the Chicago Tribune, [here].

Get Some Pedal Assist: Electric Boost for Bicyclists

2010-02-03T14:15:00.000-05:00

Need some pedal assist to get up Alexander or Washington Roads when you're pedaling around Princeton? Read this NYT article.

Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.: 2010 Benchmarking Report

2010-02-03T14:11:00.000-05:00

Bicycling and Walking in the U.S.: 2010 Benchmarking Report is an essential resource and tool for government officials, advocates, and those working to promote bicycling and walking. The Benchmarking Project is an on-going effort to collect and analyze data on bicycling and walking in all 50 states and the 51 largest U.S. cities.

interactive "bikeability" map for Mercer County - need your input

2010-01-30T13:27:00.000-05:00

At the request of Mercer County and the Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) has developed an interactive "bikeability" map for Mercer County to show how comfortable roadways are for cyclists, and to tap collective local knowledge about 'desirable' cycling routes in Mercer County. The DVRPC hope you will take 'desirable'

New Jersey Walks and Bikes

2010-01-26T14:01:00.000-05:00

The latest issue of New Jersey walks and Bikes, a newsletter for anyone interested in bicycle and pedestrian issues, is now available. Read the newsletter, here: Walks and Bikes, Vol 3. New Jersey Walks and Bikes will keep you informed about issues, policies, resources, and case studies dealing with the bicycling and walking environment in New Jersey.

Bikeleague.org Blog » Blog Archive » Bicycling for all trips hits 1 percent

2010-01-24T18:44:00.001-05:00

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Surprise，surprise, homes in "walkable" neighborhoods are valued higher

2010-01-17T14:11:00.002-05:00

An interesting article in the New York Times, Street Corners vs. Cul de sacs, that cites a study by CEOs for Cities, which concludes that homes in more walkable neighborhoods have higher value.There is also an interesting website listed in the article, www.walkscore.com, that allows you to check out your walk score! Check it out!

Freiker Works to get kids Biking to School

2009-12-05T19:07:00.001-05:00

Steve Kruse, a member of our committee, provided a neat article about Freiker, here.Freiker Works to get kids Biking to School------------------------------------------"Another great non-profit in Boulder that encourages sustainability is Freiker. Freiker is short for "frequent biker," and the idea is to get kids motivated about riding their bikes to school by providing feedback about how

Biking Rules!

2009-11-21T07:35:00.002-05:00

My own little pet peeve for people in Princeton riding on sidewalks is that they scare the bejesus out of pedestrians. For you bikers out there, check out this neat article about biking rules and what you should do to be a polite and safe biker!

A Closer Look at NYC's Cycle Lanes

2009-11-01T12:42:00.003-05:00

A really neat video on New York City's cycle lanes that offers some ideas to municipalities looking to put in bike lanes in a variety of streets - Youtube Video Here.

Have a Safe Halloween By Crossing the Street Safely and Observing Pedestrians

2009-10-30T09:16:00.004-04:00

Parents, please remind your kids to cross streets safely this Halloween and to keep an eye on the cars!Car drivers, please drive safely on Halloween! Children are more than twice as likely to be killed by a car while walking on Halloween than any other night of the year, according to Safe Kids USA. More than 540 kids under age 14 are killed in pedestrian accidents each year. In an analysis of

Old New York was once New Amsterdam - New Amsterdam Bike Slam

2009-10-30T09:11:00.002-04:00

New York is raising awareness of bike commuting with the New Amsterdam Bike Slam, which occured in September of this year. Seems like the kind of creative/imaginative event is something the Princeton community might someday try to emulate on a smaller scale ... maybe as an adjunct to something bigger (like Princeton Future or the Environmental Film Fest)? To learn more, visit the press release.

League of American Bicyclists Announces New Bike Friendly Communities

2009-10-30T09:07:00.002-04:00

The League of American Bicyclists announced 15 new Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFC) and three renewing BFCs. League President Andy Clarke states “All areas of theU.S. are realizing the importance of bicycling." The Press Release here.

Local regions serve as laboratories for transportation reform

2009-10-29T17:18:00.000-04:00

An interesting article by Transportation for America about “Planning for a Better Future: Lessons from the States on Regional Sustainability Planning” that featured experts from three regional laboratories on transportation reform – Sacramento, CA; Salt Lake City, UT (right); and Minneapolis, MN, here.

Did you know? The Boro posts road closures

2009-10-28T17:13:00.000-04:00

Princeton Borough offers a valuable service to its residents and visitors by posting road closures online here: Borough Announcements.

Do you get sweet jumps with that?

2009-10-27T20:10:00.002-04:00

The New York Times features Princeton University's bike share program in "Sharing a Ride Before Sharing Their Bikes"!

Princeton Borough Map of Local Parks

2009-10-27T17:32:00.000-04:00

Princeton Borough has some great resources for recreational activities around town. Here's a map of local parks: Princeton Borough Parks.

Princeton University's Bicycle Map

2009-10-26T15:34:00.000-04:00

New to Princeton? Looking for new ways to get to work? Use the University's map to find your way around: Princeton Bike Map

Road Projects in Princeton

2009-10-24T18:19:00.003-04:00

Princeton Township's Engineering Department has listed on its website various road projects, here: Engineering Dept's Road Projects.

How America thinks about Bicyclists

2009-10-24T18:13:00.004-04:00

An article in slate.com talks about the "facilitator" versus the "vehicularist" schools of thought. Princeton is de facto (due to lack of infrastructure) vehicularist, where the desire is that we can somehow evolve to a "facilitator" typeof place, the type of place seen in Denmark, Holland. Article here: Stop Means Stop.

Princeton students and staff ride 20 new UBikes from Queens to Princeton

2009-10-24T18:11:00.001-04:00

A group of approximately 20 cyclists – including University students and staff, as well as members of the community – will ride on Sunday, Oct. 25, from the Worksman Cycles factory in the Ozone Park neighborhood of Queens, N.Y., to Princeton, N.J.The UBikes program, through which abandoned bicycles from around the University campus are repaired and rented to campus members, has purchased a fleet

Bike Lanes Provoke Discussion

2009-10-24T18:02:00.001-04:00

The New York Times talks about bike lanes, here.

Texting may be bad for your health

2009-10-24T17:56:00.001-04:00

The Governors Highway Safety Association announced support for state laws banning drivers from sending and receiving text messages. The move is a welcome response to growing evidence that texting creates a greater risk of crashing than even drunken driving. More, here: Texting to Death

Article on Pedestrian Deaths in New Jersey

2009-10-24T08:16:00.002-04:00

A sobering article on the rise of pedestrian deaths in New Jersey, here. Pedestrian deaths this year have jumped 34 percent statewide, the highest number of such fatalities in New Jersey for 10 years. This comes in spite of a nearly $74 million pedestrian safety initiative Gov. Jon Corzine began in 2006. The governor said the five-year program would focus on enforcement, education and

Princeton Family Warmup Ride

2009-05-25T17:07:00.000-04:00

Be Green and Be Seen Family Warmup RideShare your bike routes @ Bikely.com

Be Green and Be Seen 2009!

2009-05-03T10:46:00.002-04:00

Be Green and Be Seen 2009!Sunday, May 17th, 2-4 pm Come show your support for a more walkable, bikable Princeton. Walk or bike to Hinds Plaza at Princeton Public Library for the second annual community rally. Let's show local leaders that we want safe bike routes, pedestrian and bike friendly intersections, and policies that will result in more walking and biking!The rally will include bike