We have an opening on our board
Monday, August 17 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance has an unexpected opening on its board. Are you ready to help make our community a better place for everyone to walk and bike?
Comments »BikeFest is Sept. 13
Tuesday, August 11 by silvia
West Windsor’s BikeFest, put on by the Recreation Department with help from local volunteers, is back for its 22nd year.
Comments »A ribbon-cutting and guided walk on Aug. 23
Friday, August 7 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance’s hardworking trails maintenance crew has been busy improving the trails at Rogers Preserve (between Clarksville Road, Landing Lane and Berkshire Drive.) Not only have they cleared trails but they have installed new signage and refurbished the kiosk.
1 Comment »Help West Windsor become a silver-level bike-friendly community
Tuesday, July 28 by silvia
West Windsor has applied to be a silver-level bicycle-friendly community. Our township became New Jersey’s first bicycle-friendly community (bronze level) back in 2011. Now we want to move up to silver and catch up with Princeton.
Comments »6 safer road crossings are coming soon
Tuesday, July 14 by silvia
Those pedestrian-activated yellow flashing lights are being installed at 6 more crucial crossings around town.
Comments »Congratulations to our 2006 scholarship winner!
Thursday, June 25 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance is pleased to award a scholarship to Rhea Biswas, who is graduating from High School North.
Comments Off on Congratulations to our 2006 scholarship winner!Meet our 2 newest board members
Saturday, June 20 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance has two new board members: Susan Conlon and Chris Fisher.
Comments Off on Meet our 2 newest board membersCongratulations to all the new bike riders
Tuesday, May 19 by silvia
About 20 kids attended our annual Learn to Bike class this year, and we are beyond thrilled that almost all left pedaling on two wheels.
Comments Off on Congratulations to all the new bike ridersJoin a special bike ride to the farmers market on May 30
Sunday, May 17 by silvia
Get some fresh air on the way to getting fresh vegetables. The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance is leading a casual, pick-your-distance bike ride to the West Windsor farmers market on May 30 to close out National Bike Month.
Comments Off on Join a special bike ride to the farmers market on May 30What to know about New Jersey’s new e-bike law
Wednesday, May 13 by silvia
New Jersey’s unusually restrictive e-bike law took effect on Jan. 16, and the six-month grace period on enforcement expires in two months.
Comments Off on What to know about New Jersey’s new e-bike lawLearn to Bike class for kids is May 16
Thursday, April 30 by silvia
It’s sign-up time for the WWBPA’s once-a-year Learn to Bike class for kids, happening this year on May 16 at the WW farmers market.
Comments Off on Learn to Bike class for kids is May 16Ride of Silence is May 20
Wednesday, April 22 by silvia
The WWBPA is once again hosting Central Jersey’s only Ride of Silence to honor those killed or injured while bicycling on the road.
1 Comment »The WWBPA visits 2 more schools and 1 health fair
Tuesday, April 21 by silvia
We’ve been out and about a lot in these last couple of weeks!
Comments Off on The WWBPA visits 2 more schools and 1 health fairMercer County makes it safer to cross Edinburg Road
Monday, April 20 by silvia
Back in the fall, the WWBPA arranged a “walk and talk” with Mercer County’s engineer to discuss the new multi-use path on Edinburg Road by Mercer County Park. Part of the feedback was the need for pedestrian-activated flashing lights (rectangular rapid-flashing beacons to engineers) at the new crosswalk from Howell Court to help residents safely cross Edinburg Road (a county road).
Comments Off on Mercer County makes it safer to cross Edinburg RoadTownship budget: What’s in it for walking and biking?
Monday, April 13 by silvia
West Windsor government officials have proposed a capital improvement budget for FY26-27 that once again includes money for biking and walking projects — but also makes a cut in one key area.
Comments Off on Township budget: What’s in it for walking and biking?WWBPA wins statewide award
Monday, April 6 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance was recently honored with one of New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition‘s 2026 Marty Epstein Advocates of the Year awards.
Comments Off on WWBPA wins statewide awardScholarship application deadline is April 15
Tuesday, March 31 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance will once again award up to $1,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors.
Comments Off on Scholarship application deadline is April 15Man hit in crosswalk by driver putting away his coffee cup
Friday, March 27 by silvia
A 53-year-old man was hit while crossing Princeton Hightstown Road by Cranbury and Wallace roads on Sunday, March 15 by a distracted driver. He suffered a broken collar bone, a concussion and a cut to the back of his head.
Comments Off on Man hit in crosswalk by driver putting away his coffee cupA walk in Rogers Preserve for Celebrate Trails Day
Tuesday, March 24 by silvia
UPDATE: Saturday looks really wet, so we are moving our Celebrate Trails Day walk through the Rogers Preserve to SUNDAY (April 26).
Comments Off on A walk in Rogers Preserve for Celebrate Trails DayMeet our 2026 Community Service Award winners
Tuesday, March 17 by silvia
A tradition at the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance’s annual meeting is to present our Community Service Award to those who have contributed to making our community a better place to walk and bike.
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Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, at 6:15 pm at the WW library and via Zoom. Email us at [email protected] for details, including the Zoom code.
Find us at the West Windsor Farmers Market (Vaughn Drive parking lot) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. every other Saturday from May through Halloween.
Aug. 22 — At the farmers market
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Oct. 20 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Oct. 25 — Annual Martian bike ride with the Historical Society of West Windsor (details to come)
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Oct. 31 — our final day at the farmers market in 2026
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How to make Old Trenton Road better for all users
Our recommendations for the D&R Canal State Park master plan
New Jersey’s e-bike law needs to exempt 20 mph e-bikes
In support of a grant application that would include a canopy for bike racks
What needs to be included in Mercer County’s New Mobility Element
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In support of an extension of the Union Transportation Trail in East Windsor
A request to Mercer County for rapid-flashing beacons at Edinburg Road and Howell Court
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In support of a rapid-flashing beacon at the D&R Canal towpath and Quaker Road
Our suggestions for modifications to the Edinburg Road multi-use path
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Our recommendations for the FY25-26 capital improvement budget
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A request to Plainsboro for rapid-flashing beacons between the high school and middle school
A request to Mercer County for rapid-flashing beacons at Clarksville Road and Norchester Drive
Policy recommendations in the wake of a pedestrian fatality on Rabbit Hill Road