Hoboken Looks To Beautify, Improve Safety Along Newark Street
A new plan designed to calm traffic and beautify the streetscape is in the works for one of Hoboken’s busiest streets, and it hopes to strike a balance that will make drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists all feel more at ease when traveling the corridor.
To Cure Commuting Woes, Staten Island Considers a Light Rail to Bayonne
Staten Island has secured $4 million in the MTA’s budget to find out if a light rail connecting the NYC borough to New Jersey is feasible.
Phase One of Work on New Hudson County Courthouse Project Nears Completion
As construction to reconfigure several roadways near the $345 million development is set to wrap, the county has launched a website to keep the public informed as the four-phased plan progresses.
Water Woes: What is Hoboken Doing to Fix Their System?
The Hoboken City Council took a step toward re-bidding a much-maligned sewer contract after a month that saw 18 water main breaks rock the city.
Hoboken Continues Its Parking Overhaul
Despite Hoboken’s revitalization over the years, there always seems to be one common complaint about the city from both residents and visitors alike: parking. The lack of available spaces to park on the street, along with somewhat confusing signage, has been a gripe for several decades. But by the end of this year, Hoboken should be close to finishing an overhaul of their street parking system that officials hope betters the situation.
Jersey City Approves $4 Million Toward Central Avenue Renovation
The work, set to start soon, includes roadway repaving, modernized traffic signals, and several additions like new streetlights, decorative benches, and more.
Public Comment Regarding $4.7 Billion Plan to Replace Newark Bay Bridge Due This Week
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority not only wants to replace the Newark Bay Bridge, but is also seeking to bring major changes to part of I-78 in Jersey City.
Open Workshop This Thursday to Discuss Safety and Improvements to Grand Street
Grand Street boasts one of the highest crash rates in Jersey City. To address this, the city is hosting a workshop to discuss ways to redesign the corridor.
Bayonne Commuter Ferry Moves One Step Closer to Reality
Bayonne’s status as North Jersey’s next emerging residential hotspot solidified last Friday when city officials met with the Port Authority to discuss a proposed ferry route to Manhattan.
Sixth Street Embankment Aims To Create “Crossroads” Green Space
The Sixth Street Embankment saga is over a decade old, but your support can make a difference in the property’s preservation and could help create a new green space network on other rail lines throughout the city.
