Communities throughout New Jersey were recently awarded more than $24 million through three programs as part of Gov. Phil Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget for expanding access to safe transportation and enhancing areas around public transit facilities.
The Safe Streets to Transit Program awarded $13.4 million to improve access to transit facilities and public transportation in counties and municipalities.
The Local Bikeway Program awarded $8.4 million to promote bicycling as an alternate mode of transportation.
The Transit Village Program awarded $2.9 million for revitalizing and redeveloping areas around transit facilities into mixed-use neighborhoods.
“Coming at a critical time of rising traffic fatalities and serious injuries across our state, this significant increase in funding will help ensure better access to public transit for vulnerable road users and create more walkable and bikeable roads, an essential part of building a safer and more equitable transportation system for New Jersey.” Debra Kagan, New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition executive director, said.
The largest awards include: Maurice River Township, $1 million; Middletown Township, $997,000; Somers Point City, $861,000; Lawrence Township, $802,000; Netcong Borough, $800,000; Dover Town, $778,000; Long Branch City, $774,000; Voorhees Township, $756,000;
Princeton, $750,000; Delran Township, $700,000; and Jersey City, $670,000.