Regional Programs

Complete Streets

Complete Streets are streets designed for all users, all modes of transportation, and all ability levels. They balance the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, emergency responders, and goods movement based on the local context.

 

Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program

This program, funded by the NJTPA, supports municipalities by providing them with the knowledge, skills and resources to develop Complete Streets-related solutions. Technical assistance is provided through a partnership with Sustainable Jersey (SJ) and the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University (VTC). Selected participants receive free direct technical assistance to complete a specific task related to advancing a Complete Streets initiative in their community. No direct funding to municipalities is provided. Further information is at Complete Streets Technical Assistance – Sustainable Jersey.

In 2022-2023, seven municipalities were selected to receive technical assistance for projects ranging from walkability workshops to Complete Streets policies. Download the final reports below:

• Bergen County: Oakland Borough - Complete and Green Streets for All Policy
• Essex County: Belleville Township - Temporary Demonstration Project Guidance
• Middlesex County: Dunellen Borough - Complete and Green Streets for All Policy
• Ocean County: Seaside Heights Borough - Walkable Community Workshop
• Passaic County: Passaic City - Complete Streets Conceptual Renderings
• Somerset County: Bound Brook Borough - Walkable Community Workshop 
• Union County: Plainfield City - Bicycle Corridor or Network Plan

During 2020-2021, eight municipalities participated. Download the final reports below: 

• Bergen County: Hackensack City - Walkable Community Workshop
• Essex County: West Orange Township - Walkable Community Workshop
• Middlesex County: Cranbury Township - Bicycle Corridor or Network Plan
• Middlesex County: Dunellen Borough - Walkable Community Workshop
• Monmouth County: Bradley Beach Borough - Walkable Community Workshop
• Somerset County: Franklin Township - Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Safety Audit and Site Assessment
• Somerset County: Manville Borough - Bicycle Corridor or Network Plan
• Union County: Garwood Borough - Bicycle Corridor or Network Plan

During 2018-2019, nine municipalities participated. Download the final reports below: 

• Monmouth County: Red Bank - Pedestrian Safety Demonstration Project
• Somerset County: Bernardsville - Bernards Avenue Walkable Community Workshop
• Union County: Cranford - Complete Streets Conceptualization Report for Post Office Plaza
• Bergen County: Glen Rock - Hamilton Avenue Walkable Community Workshop
• Middlesex County: Milltown - Pedestrian Safety Demonstration Project
• Morris County: Parsippany-Troy Hills - North Beverwyck Road Walkable Community Workshop
• Monmouth County: Eatontown - Greenway Plan
• Union County: Westfield - North Avenue Walkable Community Workshop
• Bergen County: Leonia - Bicycle Route Alternatives Between Overpeck County Park and the George Washington Bridge

 

Other Efforts

Other planning efforts at the NJTPA support Complete Streets, including Planning for Emerging Centers studies and Bicycle-Pedestrian resources.  In addition, information on policy, design, and best practices are available from the NJDOT Complete Streets Resources web page and from the NJ Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center.

 

Streets for Everyone Video

Video file available upon request by contacting [email protected].