Downtown Millburn Complete Streets Revisited:
Data Shows Decrease in Pedestrian and Traffic Accidents The data tracked the number of accidents from January 1, 2014 through March 1, 2018 to include the period of construction during Phase 1 of Complete Streets that began in July of 2016. The crash data tracked overall accidents in the downtown Millburn vicinity as well as specific locations where accidents were traditionally higher than other areas of the downtown. READ MORE |
How New Jersey Towns Are Making Streets Safer for Pedestrians
Two pedestrians killed in Clifton. One killed in Bergenfield. One killed in Elmwood Park. One killed in Garfield. One killed in Ridgewood. Two pedestrians hit in Dumont. One hit in Hackensack. READ MORE |
Summit Narrows Road, Creates Bumpouts Because You Won’t Stop Texting While Walking
We've all seen the ads and PSAs, and by know, we know -- texting while driving is dangerous. But, one New Jersey town is taking big steps to raise awareness about the dangers of cellphone use while walking. READ MORE |
U.S. Sets a Nationwide Goal to End Traffic Deaths by 2050
Traffic deaths continue to plague U.S. streets, with pedestrian deaths reaching a 33-year high last year. Now, federal safety agencies are stepping in with an ambitious strategy to completely eliminate road fatalities nationwide by 2050. READ MORE |
Elmwood Park Pedestrian Fatality Follows a Deadly NJ Trend
In keeping with a national trend, New Jersey traffic deaths have been declining this year, but the most vulnerable road users have little if anything to celebrate. As evidenced by Tuesday’s fatal collision in Elmwood Park, pedestrian deaths are keeping pace with last year’s tragic march to 184 fatalities – the deadliest record in 24 years. READ MORE |
Will Westfield’s Redesigned Prospect Street Boost Safety? Town Hopes So
WESTFIELD, NJ – A Prospect Street restaurateur used to fear his patrons would be hit while crossing the street just outside his establishment. Until the town finished its redesign of Prospect Street between North Avenue and Broad Street last week, crossing the thoroughfare was dangerous, Tim Boyle, the owner of 16 Prospect Wine Bar and Bistro, said. READ MORE |