Media Articles
2012
SOLUTIONS: Is Princeton a BFC — bike friendly community?
Princeton Packet, May 14, 2012
Event aims at saving cyclists’ lives
Princeton Packet, May 7, 2012
2011
Princeton Hightstown Road Renovations Planned
WZBN News, December 6, 2011
County officials encounter opposition to bike route plan in West Windsor
The Times of Trenton, December 5, 2011
Mercer County saves on bike route
Mercer County press release, November 22, 2011
Digging Deeper: Route 571
WW-P News, November 4, 2011
Bike Group: Go Slow on 571
WW-P News, November 4, 2011 (Letter to the Editor)
Halloween Safety
WW-P News, October 7, 2011
Biking or out for a stroll, be bright at night
The Times of Trenton, September 30, 2011
In praise of W. Windsor’s two-wheelers
The Times of Trenton, September 22, 2011
West Windsor Township is named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
West Windsor Township Press Release
Two Rides of Silence events next week
Princeton Packet, May 13, 2011
Dangerous by Design
Transportation for America, May 2011
2010
Alexander S-curve work to begin in spring
Princeton Packet, December 27, 2010
Work on Municipal Complex Sidewalks
WW-P News, December 17, 2010
What in the World is a Woonerf?
WW-P News, December 17, 2010
WWBPA: Give Peds A Head Start
WW-P News, December 17, 2010
WW Should Follow WWBPA Advice
letter from Henry Murphy, WW-P News, December 17, 2010
Morgan Urges Acme Woods Trails
WW-P News, December 17, 2010
WWBPA To WW: Review Main Street Plans
WW-P News, November 5, 2010
WWBPA donates racks to Caspersen Rowing Center
Princeton Packet, October 19, 2010
also: articles in the Trenton TImes and the WW-P News
Bills can help make streets safer for pedestrians
Princeton Packet, September 7, 2010
How was that Congressional Ride on the D&R Canal?
Celebration of the newly-constructed portion of the D&R Canal Path in Trenton
WalkBikeJersey Blog, August 20, 2010
History and Nature along the D&R Canal
New York Times, July 30, 2010
Bicyclists wearing helmets may get ice cream
Manville News, July 8, 2010
Final piece of canal path falling into place
The Times of Trenton, July 2, 2010
A Little Biking May Help Premenopausal Women Stay Slim
Business Week, June 28, 2010
Efforts on Bicycling Also Attract Thieves
New York Times, June 25, 2010
Council Approves S-Curve Contracts
WW-P News, June 11, 2010
Trolley Line Trail: Hurdles Abound
WW-P News, June 11, 2010
New crosswalk product rolled out in Princeton
Princeton Packet, June 7, 2010
Shore motorists ignore pedestrian crosswalk law
Asbury Park Press, June 6, 2010
Bike-to-train commuters get an assist
Princeton Packet, June 1, 2010
Trolley Line Trail: Stretching the Limits
West Windsor-Plainsboro News
7th annual BikeFest planned for May 29
Princeton Packet, May 20, 2010
Boys & Girls Club touts bike exchange success
Princeton Packet, April 30, 2010
Bike and pedestrian path to be added to Scudder Falls bridge
The Times of Trenton, April 26, 2010
N.J.’s pedestrian law should be enforced
The Star Ledger, April 3, 2010
Hillsborough Police Participate in “Obey the Signs or Pay the Fines”
“Police to Watch Pushy Drivers,” Packet Publications, March 19, 2010
New Bike Racks at WW-PHS South
WW-P News, March 19, 2010
ADA Violations in West Windsor
- Times of Trenton, March 1, 2010
- Princeton Packet, February 25, 2010
- West Windsor & Plainsboro News, February 19, 2010
First
WHYY video Episode, February 19, 2010
As the senior population ages, more of them will want to continue driving. For most, they will be healthy enough to do so. But even for the healthiest, steps need to be taken now to make sure they are as safe as any motorist on the road.
Driven to Distraction
Hazards of Technology when Driving, Walking and Riding Bicycles
The New York Times, Technology Series, articles from 2009 and 2010
Forget Gum. Walking and Using Phone Is Risky.
The New York Times, January 16, 2010
No Zoning Changes for 571/Southfield/McGetrick
West Windsor-Plainsboro News, January 8, 2010
Plans for Route 517 Too Dangerous?
West Windsor-Plainsboro News, January 8, 2010
Response from Councilwoman Linda Geevers
West Windsor-Plainsboro News, January 8, 2010
2009
Report Gives Rt. 571 Intersection Poor Grades
Princeton Packet, December 17, 2009
Public Information Meeting, Improvements to Princeton-Hightstown Road (CR 571)
Power Point Presentation by Mercer County Engineering and DVRPC
December 15, 2009
New Jersey Issues Complete Streets Policy
December 10, 2009
Thrown for a loop in New Jersey
Washington Post, December 2, 2009
Why You’re Not the Great Driver You Think You Are
National Public Radio, November 25, 2009
interview with Tom Vanderbilt, author of Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do
As bicycle ridership grows, Phila. tells scofflaws: Stop!
Philadelphia Inquirer, November 15, 2009
Group Seeks Pedestrian-Friendly Roads
National Public Radio, November 10, 2009
Connecting Bike Paths
Princeton Packet, October 29, 2009
How to Get More Bicyclists on the Road
To boost urban bicycling, figure out what women want
Scientific American, October 16, 2009
DEP to complete missing link in 70-mile Delaware & Raritan Canal path
The Star Ledger, October 13, 2009
David Byrne’s Wild Wild (Biking) Life
National Public Radio interview with the author of Bicycle Diaries, October 4, 2009
School district could backpedal on policy
The Times Union, September 29, 2009
David Byrne’s Bike Racks
Bicycle Transportation Examiner, September 26, 2009
D.C. Bike Shelter Gives Commuters A Ticket To Ride
National Public Radio, September 2, 2009
Bike Thefts at PJ Train Station
Princeton Packet, August 28, 2009
Boys & Girls Club Bike Exchange
Princeton Packet, August 25, 2009
Schalks Crossing Bridge
Princeton Packet, August 21, 2009
Expanded Trails for Bike Group
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, May 17, 2009
May is Bike Month
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, May 17, 2009
Advocates map safest bike routes
Princeton Packet, February 12, 2009
Council seeks redevelopment input
Princeton Packet, February 5, 2009
Early end to Planning Board’s redevelopment review
Princeton Packet, February 2, 2009
Council Takes On Leaves, Grease
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, January 9, 2009
2008
Leaf-free bicycle lanes mandated
Princeton Packet, December 31, 2008
NJDOT’s NJ Bikes and Walks Newsletter
December 2008
West Windsor group strives for safer roads
New Jersey News 12, December 18, 2008
Group ranks dangerous intersections
Princeton Packet, December 17, 2008
Trail provides a bit of wilderness for hikers, cyclists
Princeton Packet, December 5, 2008
Pedestrian Fatalities Remain Hard to Cut
New York Times, November 9, 2008
Walking to school gets a boost in West Windsor
Princeton Packet, October 10, 2008
WWBPA Bear Brook Road Presentation
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, June 27, 2008
WWBPA receives Proclamation from West Windsor Township Council
Princeton Packet, June 4, 2008
Volunteers inventory WW intersections to assist cyclists, walkers
Princeton Packet, May 27, 2008
Bear Brook Walk set for May 13
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, May 2, 2008
Walking to the Park Now Easier
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, April 17, 2008
Bicycle Pedestrian Alliance looking to the Future
Princeton Packet, February 22, 2008
Traffic Calming for Clarksville Road?
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, February 9, 2008
Improvements suggested in study of WW traffic hotspot
Princeton Packet, February 1, 2008
No concrete answers for township’s sidewalk woes
The Times, January 8, 2008
2007
Pedestrian Woes
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, December 3, 2007
Dangerous intersection for pedestrians gets WW attention
Princeton Packet, November 20, 2007
Pedestrian Alliance Targets Wallace Road
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, October 16, 2007
Group seeks safer passage through intersection
The Times, October 12, 2007
Safer crossings the goal of a West Windsor study
Princeton Packet, June 19, 2007
Span over Big Bear Brook improves access for cyclists, pedestrians
The Times, June 18, 2007
West Windsor walk will celebrate nature trails
Princeton Packet, June 1, 2007
WWBPA to Make Canal Pointe
West Windsor & Plainsboro News, April 6, 2007
Alliance works toward a more user-friendly West Windsor
Princeton Packet, April 6, 2007
2006
The Year in Review: Council spats, ‘the redevelopment’ highlight West Windsor in 2006
Princeton Packet, December 29, 2006
A close call spurs push for crosswalk to protect walkers
The Times, November 21, 2006
Recent accident highlights perils of West Windsor crossing
Princeton Packet, November 21, 2006
WWBPA Letter to the Editor re Avalon Watch incident
Group’s planned walk to target dangerous WW street crossing
Princeton Packet, November 3, 2006
Striding for sidewalk upgrade
The Times, October 11, 2006
Parents cast wary eye as students walk
The Times, October 5, 2006
Stripes commence Alexander upgrade
The Times, August 25, 2006
Series of West Windsor walks to review areas for improvement
Princeton Packet, September 5, 2006
About one year after fatal accident, West Windsor has begun to take action
Princeton Packet, August 29, 2006
WW residents urge safer roads after critical injury to bicyclist
Princeton Packet, August 22, 2006
2004
West Windsor Township Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan, October 12, 2004, prepared Orth-Rodgers and Associates, Inc., with NJDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Assistance