Let’s Ride JC

On October 13, the City of Jersey City and Street Plans tested a temporary .4-mile protected bikeway as part of the engagement process for the Let’s Ride JC Bicycle Master Plan. The lane was designed to be 75% wider than other lanes in Jersey City to welcome people using bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and rollerblades. This effort was led by Street Plans with support from Arterial, Equitable Cities, Streetfilms, and many community groups and city departments who desire safer streets.

Earlier in the year, an analysis of the current state of Jersey City’s bicycle network was made, noting where existing infrastructure could be improved and identifying possible corridors for new infrastructure. A series of public workshops were then held where the community was able to provided input and share ideas for the final plan. One of these ideas was tested along 6 blocks on Bergen Avenue on during JCAST 2018, the city’s three-day, citywide arts festival. Following the demonstration project, the project team will develop a comprehensive, actionable bike master plan and design guidelines for new and improved bicycle infrastructure citywide.

Click HERE to view the Streetfilms video!

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