Mandating education of new drivers on pedestrian and bike rider safety...
Monday, January 15, 2018 was an important day for bike riders and pedestrians in the state of New Jersey. On that day, outgoing Governor Chris Christie signed into law A4165/S2894, which requires the...
View ArticleMontclair Ripe for Shared-Use Mobility Options
During the past decade, Montclair Township has undergone substantial investment in mixed-use redevelopment projects along the Bloomfield Avenue corridor, creating new housing options, and igniting a...
View ArticleTeaching Law Enforcement Officers How to Ride a Bike in Traffic
Over the past few weeks, the NJBWC educated nearly 150 law enforcement officers in 50 police departments from seven New Jersey counties in the rules of the road for bike riders. The course, “Title 39:...
View ArticleEducating new drivers on the rights of bike riders and pedestrians
S2894 – a bill that will require the state’s driver education course, certain new driver brochures, and the driver’s license written exam to include cyclist and pedestrian safety information – was...
View ArticleDebunking the most common Complete Streets myths
As statewide advocates, we lead or participate in many discussions about Complete Streets, traffic calming, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and creating livable communities. From municipality to...
View ArticleFunds for safer bicycing and walking: Rethinking the TAP program in New Jersey
Safe Routes to School National Partnership reported earlier this month that NJ lost $6.2 million in TAP funds this past October 1. There were four states in the nation who lost these funds, and New...
View ArticleIt’s Not Just Bikes
Why is it so important that the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition does what it does? Much more is at stake than just freshly painted bike lanes and crosswalks, shiny new bike racks, and fancy...
View ArticleMandating education of new drivers on pedestrian and bike rider safety...
Monday, January 15, 2018 was an important day for bike riders and pedestrians in the state of New Jersey. On that day, outgoing Governor Chris Christie signed into law A4165/S2894, which requires the...
View ArticleNJBWC advocacy saves the state $12 million in federal bike and pedestrian...
NJDOT announced on October 26, 2018 the authorization of a record $23 million in federal Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds to 31 bicycle and pedestrian projects: $2.35 million to 13 Safe...
View ArticleSidewalk riding is not a state issue
Jerry Foster was riding his bicycle on Alexander Road in West Windsor on March 11, 2015 when he was struck by a vehicle who sped past him too closely, clipping his handlebars. Fortunately, Jerry was...
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11th annual New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit
NJBWC announces the 11th annual New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit! Saturday, March 7, 2020 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM The Conference Center of Mercer County Community College West Windsor, NJ Join us for the...
View ArticleBike riding during COVID19: Safety is on your side
There are many bike riders in New Jersey who have chosen not to ride during the COVID19 pandemic for fear of crashing and thereby tying up precious emergency response resources. A review of the state’s...
View ArticleToward a more walkable, bikeable state
Lessons learned during the COVID19 pandemic Many people have long understood that the bicycle is a simple solution to some of the world’s most complicated problems. While not a direct solution to the...
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Cycling in a Pandemic World
Thoughts on riding during COVID19 from a retired-cop-turned-biking-and-walking advocate Did anyone imagine that a country like the United States of America would experience a crisis of this magnitude?...
View ArticleSafe Streets Means Safe for Everyone
The murder of George Floyd, captured in all its cold, methodical, brutality, has ignited a wave of anger, grief and protest as millions of Americans march to say Black Lives Matter. As we look to find...
View ArticleA New Jerseyan’s Plea for Justice in Mobility
Let’s get some things out of the way first. I’m not a typical road warrior. I don’t ride with a bike club, and 99 per cent of the time, my journeys on two wheels are solo ventures. My goal isn’t to log...
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NJDOT ignores need for social distancing, favoring 1950’s era policy
NJDOT ignores need for social distancing, favoring 1950’s era policy Cities across the country and across the globe have taken actions to provide open space so that people can safely social distance....
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Essex Hudson Greenway Project – One Step Closer
Over the past decade the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition has been a a leading adovocate for the creation of the Essex Hudson Greenway, a transformational project that will improve access to...
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Essex County Passes Resolution in Support of the Essex-Hudson Greenway
We are very excited to announce On September 23th, Essex County Commissioners passed a resolution in support of the Essex-Hudson Greenway. We want to extend our thanks to Essex County Executive...
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Hudson County Passes Resolution in Support of the Essex-Hudson Greenway
We are very excited to announce On October 8th, Hudson County Commissioners passed a resolution in support of the Essex-Hudson Greenway. We want to extend our thanks to the Hudson County Commissioners...
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