Safe Streets
Cities across the United States are trying to make their streets safer and more equitable for walking, biking, scootering, skating, and any way people choose to get around.
There are many different approaches to having safer transportation.
Here are many popular programs.
Complete Streets
US Department of Transportation Complete Streets
Complete Streets are streets designed and operated to enable safe use and support mobility for all users.
Safe System Approach
US Department of Transportation Safe System
Safer -> People, Roads, Vehicles, Speeds, & Post-Crash Care.
Visit this site to see all the NJ Complete Streets by Municipality
Vizion Zero Network
https://visionzeronetwork.org/about
A strategy to eliminate all traffic fatalities and severe injuries, while increasing safe, healthy, equitable mobility for all.
New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition & Vision Zero NJ Alliance
NJBWC is a founding partner in the Vision Zero NJ Alliance – these groups advocate for new laws and regulations to create safer transportation.
Current Safe Street Campaigns
Roselle – Approved Street Smart Campaign
Union County + Elizabeth + Union Township – Approved Street Smart Campaign
Berkeley Heights – Pending Complete Streets Campaign
Working on building an advocacy for this program. Please contact us if you are interested in helping.
Bike Lanes
An alternative to having bicyclists ride along with vehicle traffic is to have a separate lane just for bicyclists.
National Association of City Transportation Officials
Bike Lanes – Urban Bikeway Design Guide
A Bike Lane is defined as a portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, signage, and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists.