Resolutions memorialize a township’s formal commitment to an effort. Ordinances are the next step to making the resolution a law.
Resolutions (and/or Ordinances) across Union County create the partnerships we need to act with the approval of the authority.
Generally, we propose two concepts to the townships depending on their own master plans and conditions.
- Towns with abandoned railroads ripe to be converted to trails are often presented with Resolutions supporting the Rails-to-Trails program.
- Simultaneously, we promote pedestrian-friendly, safe streets through Vision Zero or Complete Streets program; both initiated by Resolution and sometimes by Ordinance.
Below, you can witness the progress unfold by viewing our proposals and their status.
Approved Rails-to-Trails Resolutions
Roselle Park R 135-21, April 15, 2021
Kenilworth R6, May 12, 2021
Union Township R 2021-389, December 7, 2021
Elizabeth Resolution – details pending
UNION COUNTY of NJ, Resolution, September 8, 2023
Roselle R 2023-173, May 17, 2023
Scotch Plains R 2024-60, March 5, 2024
Garwood R 2024-059, March 7, 2024
Cranford R 2024-165, March 19, 2024
Fanwood R 2024-03-083, March 18, 2024
Plainfield R 189-24, April 8, 2024
Springfield Resolution
Springfield still needs a resolution. If you are interested in helping make this happen, please contact us!
The Power of Advocacy
Fearless Bill presents in Scotch Plains in March, 2024. Scotch Plains adopted Resolution No. 2024-60 on March 5th, 2024.
Current Trails and Features
Union County New Jersey
- Roselle Park has a walking/biking trail along active Raritan Valley Rail Line from Chestnut Street to Galloping Hill Road.
- Mountainside has a pedestrian bridge over Rt 22 – this is one of the few bridges over this highly active roadway and connects the Olmsted Greenway to the Watchung reservation.
- Summit Park Line
- is a beautiful trail with flowers and kiosks along the path.
- has a new pedestrian bridge.
- Berkeley Heights is repairing forests through trail clearing. They are removing invasive species and creating trails which protects forests and provides safe trail networks.
Safe Streets
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.
NJBWC is a founding partner in the Vision Zero NJ Alliance and are excited the New Jersey Assembly State and Local Government Committee passed a Bill A4296 to create NJ Target Zero Commission (A4296). This commission is a collaborative interagency effort tasked with creating an action plan based on Vision Zero and the Federal Highway Administration recommended Safe System Approach.
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.