Mercer On The Move: Archive

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Access (Denied) to the Region's Core

Access to the region’s core (ARC) is now inaccessible. The ARC Tunnel is being brought to a complete stop. In a press release yesterday, the state has ordered to “…. begin an expeditious and orderly shutdown of the project.” For more details, visit GMTMA’s website. Let me try and reproduce some figures here. The estimated cost of ARC Tunnel was $8.7 billion. Federal commitment is capped at $3...

Oct 8th

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Tell us what you think about the Mercer County...

photo courtesy of Trenton Cycling Revolution We would like to invite Mercer County residents to join us for a public “open house” to: · Learn more about Mercer County’s Bicycle Component · See visuals for improvements to bicycle safety in Mercer County · Provide insight regarding the needs of bicyclists in Mercer County The Mercer County Planning Division was selected by the New...

Jun 18th

May 21st

Bike Commuter Profile #1: Doug from Frenchtown

1. What do you do and what cities do you bike commute in? I work as a Scientist for Bristol Myers Squibb. I commute from Frenchtown NJ to Hopewell, NJ. 2. Why did you start riding your bike to work and how long is your commute? I started bike commuting back in 1991 when I moved to San Diego. The biotech industry was quite informal in terms of attitude and dress code, and I was able to...

May 21st

Apr 25th

Know Before You Go: Right Southbound Lane on...

NEW HOPE, PA – The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission today announced that the right southbound lane on the Scudder Falls (I-95) Bridge will be closed to traffic from 7 p.m. Friday, April 16, until 3 p.m. Saturday, April 17. The closure is needed to allow Commission personnel to make pothole repairs. The planned lane closure is subject to change due to weather, construction,...

Apr 16th

Princeton Public Library and GMTMA Bring You 3R...

The Princeton Public Library and Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association invite you to dust off your bikes and your books and bring them to this year’s annual 3R Day Book, Bike and Music Drive. Local bicycle organizations will be on Hinds Plaza accepting used bike donations, performing quick checks and tune-ups, and sharing simple tips for gearing up for Spring. Learn more...

Apr 15th

Know Before You Go: I-287 Overnight Lane Closures...

DOT to reconstruct bridge decks over Possumtown Road Press Release - The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) today announced that a new traffic pattern will be implemented on Interstate 287 southbound over Possumtown Road in Piscataway Township. On Wednesday night, March 24, NJDOT will begin temporary overnight lane closures on I-287 in both directions in order to shift traffic...

Mar 29th

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NJ Flood Alerts

Tuesday, March 23, 2010. 2:00 a.m. Greater Mercer TMA (GMTMA) strongly advises commuters to exercise caution while on the road. The roads are wet, slippery and even flooded in some areas and may be highly unsafe for driving. Just one foot of flowing water is enough to sweep vehicles off the road, including SUVs and Trucks. We will post flood updates on this blog, and will twit about it as...

Mar 23rd

Mar 18th

Is the Dinky Going the Way of the Dodo? Princeton...

From the Princeton Packet: [Councilman Kevin] Wilkes said the [Bus Rapid Transit] proposal would help Princeton find a solution to the traffic congestion that is routine at present, and broaden the pool of those who could use the public transit system beyond the Dinky’s core constituency of commuters. ”Yes, we do trade off something precious, something proven, something historically...

Mar 12th

Mar 10th

Fare Increases Unfair: NJTransit Hikes Fees 25%,...

The Tri-State Transportation Campaign put it best in a statement released immediately after NJ Transit proposed their budget-busting changes this afternoon. “The service cuts and fare hikes announced today will have a devastating effect on transit riders, forcing people to pay more for less service, [make] longer commutes and [wait longer for] crowded buses and trains.” Although the...

Mar 5th

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A brief history of Autocentric Development. Looking forward to this selection of films from StreetFilms and Paul Steely White, Executive Director of Transportation Alternatives in NYC.

Mar 4th

What Transportation Budget Cuts Could Mean to You

by Joan Lockwood-Reck, Marketing Service Development Manager for Greater Mercer TMA The recently announced budget reductions for the state run public transportation system, NJ TRANSIT, may result in all of us paying a higher price. The proposed 30% fare increase on the Mercer area network of bus routes and rail service could have long term effects on a system that is targeted for growth. Fare...

Mar 3rd

Calhoun St. Bridge Rehab Work Begins May 24th

Project Will Employ Round-the-Clock Bridge Closure The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission has awarded two contracts to carry out the rehabilitation project scheduled to take place later this year at the Calhoun Street Toll-Supported Bridge, one of three bridges the Commission operates between Trenton and Morrisville. Construction activities are currently scheduled to begin on May...

Mar 3rd

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A day in the life of a Metro passenger in Washington DC. Perhaps we should see what a day in the life of a NJTransit passenger is like. http://bit.ly/cLy7mb

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Feb 15th

Dangerous intersection? Great bike route? Bad...

Share your thoughts and advice on the Mercer County Bikeability Map below. This interactive map was developed by DVRPC at the request of Mercer County and the Greater Mercer TMA as a resource for Mercer County residents and bicyclists to help them plan bicycle-friendly routes to ride, and also to help planners identify priority bicycle corridors and facilities to be considered in the future. We...

Jan 29th

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Bicycles, Rolling Stops, and the Idaho Stop from Spencer Boomhower on Vimeo.

Jan 29th

Safety and Stop Signs

As a Los Angeles native, I’ve had plenty of practice rolling through stop signs in a car without being cited for a traffic violation. My dad would often wag his finger and caution me about using the California Roll whenever he was in the passenger seat, yet from behind the wheel he acted as if he was piloting a B-2 stealth bomber the way he darted around street corners and glided past empty...

Jan 29th