by Annmary Ibrahim | Aug 5, 2022 | Article, Environmental Justice, Infrastructure, New Jersey, Policy, Transportation
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, around 95 percent of all carbon dioxide emissions in cities may come from motor vehicle exhaust. With this substantial contribution to global warming, drivers are being encouraged to look into electric vehicles (or...
by Talia Wiener | Jul 29, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Essex, New Jersey, Policy, Transportation
A resident-funded effort to slow down traffic in Montclair is awaiting approval from the township. John Sullivan, a Bike&Walk Montclair board member, and residents of Dodd Street submitted a traffic-calming pilot project proposal to the township on May 25, hoping...
by Janique Burke | Jul 8, 2022 | Article, Energy, Mercer, New Jersey, Transportation, Waste
Is environmental sustainability a foreign topic to you? Have you put any thought into how your daily actions affect the environment? There are plenty of environmental sustainability policies and programs around the country and even in our state, such as the recent...
by Kimberly Redmond | Jun 23, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Hudson, New Jersey, Transportation
HUDSON COUNTY, NJ — With gas prices at a record high and no relief in sight, many are reconsidering their options for transportation as a way to keep a little more cash in their pockets. And while cycling is one of the best means for urban travel — efficient,...
by Janique Burke | Jun 13, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Environmental Justice, Mercer, New Jersey, Transportation
Dedicated to community and environmental development for families and individuals within the Trenton area, the nonprofit organization Isles Inc. has established a program with the City of Trenton to assist residents with their transportation needs, while improving the...
by Tom Wiedmann | May 27, 2022 | Article, Cities-Parks, Environmental Justice, Essex, New Jersey, Transportation
NEWARK, NJ — Electric scooters and bikes are becoming more common on the streets of Newark, a sign of the city’s shift towards providing more sustainable transportation options for residents. However, in a city where the median household income is about $37,000...
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