Inaugural Newsletter - October 2024
North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority
Defining the Vision. Shaping the Future.
At the NJTPA, we’re always looking for new ways to reach more people and share information. With that in mind, welcome to NJTPA In Brief, our new monthly LinkedIn newsletter, where you can find out about opportunities to get involved with the NJTPA, including upcoming Board and Committee meetings, public meetings on projects, surveys, updates about our work and more.??
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Have a great day and keep moving toward the future!?
David Behrend?
Executive Director?
It’s National Pedestrian Safety Month
While New Jersey saw pedestrian fatalities drop last year, they are trending upward in 2024. As of October 4, 147 pedestrians had been killed in crashes this year, 33 more than the year before. You can help us raise awareness and reduce fatalities.
The NJTPA coordinates Street Smart NJ, a statewide pedestrian safety campaign that municipalities, communities, schools and nonprofits have participated in to help educate people about the behaviors that contribute to fatal and serious injury crashes.
We have sample social media posts you can share and regularly post information about trends and events, like National Pedestrian Safety Month.
Get involved in pedestrian safety efforts in our region. Connect with our Street Smart NJ Coordinator William Yarzab on LinkedIn or at [email protected] to learn more about Street Smart NJ. Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise. Let's take action and increase awareness.
Upcoming Events
10/21: Joint Meeting of the Project Prioritization and Planning & Economic Development Committees?
11/12: Board of Trustees Meeting?
Active Subregional Studies
We refer to the 13 counties and two cities on the NJTPA Board as our “subregions.” Every year we provide funding for the subregions to conduct planning studies that help shape transportation in our region. There are four studies underway and the public is encouraged to get involved! Click the titles below to learn more:?
Middlesex County Road Safety Audits – The county is conducting safety assessments to identify potential improvements at five high crash locations and advance recommendations from its Vision Zero Action Plan, adopted in 2022.?
Somerset County Electric Vehicle Charging and Suitability Analysis – This study will identify optimal locations for electric vehicle charging infrastructure throughout the county.??
Warren County Comprehensive Complete Streets Policy Implementation Plan – This study will help the county develop a plan to design, maintain and operate roads that are safe, equitable and sustainable. ?
West Hudson Circulation and Connectivity Study – This study will evaluate transportation challenges and identify ways to improve accessibility for all road users?in and around the western part of Hudson County.?
We're hiring!?
Are you passionate about transportation and want to help shape the future of our region? Check out our openings at NJTPA.org/Jobs and submit your resume today!??
The latest from InTransition Magazine
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