Building a Bicycle and
Pedestrian Friendly Community
Thursday, September 25 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance invites you to a special “walk and talk” with the head of Mercer County’s engineering department this Friday afternoon.
Comments Off on A special ‘walk and talk’ about a new bi-directional pathTuesday, May 20 by silvia
The weather forecast calls for rain and cold, so we feel it’s best to postpone the Ride of Silence planned for May 21.
It is rescheduled for Wednesday, May 28.
Comments Off on Ride of Silence is POSTPONED to May 28Thursday, March 6 by silvia
West Windsor officials continue to deliver on money for biking and walking.
Comments Off on What’s in the next township budget for biking and walkingTuesday, December 3 by silvia
Thank you for your support for the all-volunteer West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance in 2024. We’ve had a busy year and are proud of our accomplishments, many of which are public and others that we can’t yet announce.
More » Comments Off on Help us make 2025 an even better year for walking and bicyclingWednesday, November 20 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance supports the Berrien City Neighborhood Association’s requests for a number of improvements to slow traffic and increase safety for all road users.
More » Comments Off on A call for a safer Berrien CityMonday, October 28 by silvia
Thanks to all who supported the WWBPA’s bike drive on Saturday in support of Bike Exchange and the Boys & Girls Club. We collected 29 bikes of all sizes plus one indoor bike trainer and some bike gear.
More » Comments Off on A successful bike drive and a popular Martian bike rideWednesday, July 17 by silvia
West Windsor Council on Monday moved forward on several bicycle and pedestrian improvements requested by the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance.
More » 3 Comments »Sunday, April 28 by silvia
May is National Bike Month, and as part of it, the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance will host Central Jersey’s only Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 15. (UPDATE: POSTPONED TO MAY 22 because of wet weather)
The Ride of Silence is an international event that honors all those cyclists who have been injured – or worse, killed – while pedaling.
More » Comments Off on Join us for National Bike Month and the Ride of SilenceWednesday, April 10 by silvia
Flat tires are never fun, but we want you to be able to get back on the road on your own.
Join the WWBPA’s FREE Fix-A-Flat Clinic at the West Windsor Library on Saturday, April 27.
More » Comments Off on Learn how to fix a flat tire on April 27Thursday, March 21 by silvia
Thank you to all who attended the WWBPA’s annual meeting on March 14.For those who couldn’t make it, we want to share a few slides that sum up our busy 2023 and our even bigger plans for 2024.
More » Comments Off on Our 2023 was busy; 2024 could be even busier!Wednesday, May 24 by silvia
How far is it from the tip of the Trolley Line Trail at Rabbit Hill Road down to Mercer Lake and Caspersen Rowing Center? New signs along the Trolley Line Trail and beyond will tell you — and show you the way.
More » Comments Off on WWBPA adds new walk/bike signs in West WindsorMonday, May 15 by silvia
It’s once again time for the WWBPA’s annual Learn to Bike class for kids.
This popular event is scheduled for Saturday, June 3.
Children should be at least 5 years old. Please bring a working bicycle that fits your child, a helmet (or buy one from the WWBPA for $12), and this completed waiver form. Then leave the teaching to us.
More » 2 Comments »Sunday, May 7 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance will join organizations around the world in the Ride of Silence on Wednesday, May 17.
The Ride of Silence honors all those cyclists who have been injured – or worse, killed – while pedaling. In West Windsor, we honor in particular Aarav Shah, who was killed while bicycling across the country last summer. He would have been a junior at WW-P High School North this year.
More » Comments Off on Join West Windsor’s Ride of Silence on May 17Monday, April 24 by silvia
The D&R Canal State Park will be repairing the Millstone Aqueduct Bridge over the D&R Canal in Plainsboro (see red circle on map) beginning the week of April 24.
Access to the D&R Canal towpath from the D&R Canal parking lot off Mapleton Road will be prohibited during active weekday repairs. There will be a detour that uses the berm path to Harrison Street and then reconnects with the towpath there.
More » Comments Off on Bridge work begins by the D&R Canal towpath near Mapleton RoadWednesday, March 15 by silvia
Thank you to all those who emailed NJDOT and local officials about the Clarksville Road bridge replacement over the railroad lines at Meadow Road. We were certainly heard!
More » Comments Off on An update on the Clarksville Road bridge replacementThursday, January 19 by JerryFoster
Biking and walking is much more comfortable when motorist traffic is slower, plus safety is improved; lower speed reduces both the likelihood and severity of crashes. Sometimes motorists must be reminded to slow down — usually because the road design encourages them to drive too fast.
More » Comments Off on Ask for a Speed Hump — Not a Speed Bump — to (Quietly) Slow TrafficTuesday, December 20 by silvia
West Windsor has just been awarded three grants totaling $688,000 from Governor Murphy that will help make West Windsor even better for those who walk, bike and scoot.
Together with three grants awarded early this year, West Windsor has received $1.33 million from the state for new multi-use paths, new sidewalks, and other bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
More » Comments Off on West Windsor wins 3 more state grants for biking and walkingTuesday, October 4 by silvia
On October 30, 1938, a rising star named Orson Welles made history with his “War of the Worlds” radio broadcast. This fake “news bulletin” depicted a Martian invasion of Earth, causing real-life panic. The aliens’ landing site? The historic community of Grovers Mill, right here in West Windsor.
Explore this history and related local points of interest with a free 7-mile bicycle ride on Saturday, Oct. 22, with the WWBPA and the Historical Society of West Windsor. You can get more information here. And consider decorating your bike … or coming dressed as a Martian!
Friday, September 30 by silvia
A bike ride in Community Park was a fun way for a dozen third-grade Brownies to kick off a new year in Girl Scouts. With help from several WWBPA board members, the girls and some of their parents learned about bicycle safety before eagerly mounting their bikes.
We reviewed the ABC quick check that you should always do before a bike ride, proper helmet fit, hand signals, trail etiquette, and road rules before heading out on our bikes. We also briefed parents on the NJ Safe Passing Law.
The WWBPA can help your scout troop, neighborhood or school group learn to be better bicyclists. Email [email protected] if you’re interested in a bicycle safety talk and escorted ride. Parents are welcome to attend with their children.
Comments Off on WWBPA teams up with WW Girl ScoutsWednesday, August 3 by silvia
Gas prices got you down? Are you concerned about your carbon footprint? Or are you looking for a way to get more exercise? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, consider substituting some trips by car with some by bike.
Here are some of our favorite tips:
More » 1 Comment »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
Aug. 23 — Special walk in Rogers Preserve
Aug. 25 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Sept. 1 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Sept. 5 — at the farmers market
Sept. 8 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Sept. 10 — Monthly meeting
Sept. 15 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Sept. 19 — Community Day at Duck Pond Park
Sept. 22 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Sept. 29 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Oct 3 — at the farmers market
Oct. 6 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Oct. 13 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Oct. 17 — Bike drive at the farmers market to benefit Bike Exchange
Oct. 20 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Oct. 25 — Annual Martian bike ride with the Historical Society of West Windsor (details to come)
Oct. 27 — Weekly walking group at Community Park
Oct. 31 — our final day at the farmers market in 2026
Ongoing – Register your bike with the WW Police Department for free
Volunteer Opportunities – Sign up to give back to the community
Now Accepting Applications for WWBPA Student Advisory Board
Recent Infrastructure
Proposals and Actions
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
Our recommendations for the FY26-27 capital improvement budget
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
In support of West Windsor’s status as a Safe Routes to School community
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
A call for sidewalks on Millstone Road
Input on design for roundabouts in West Windsor
Feedback on a draft Complete and Green Streets policy for the township
A request to speak with NJDOT about a safe bike/ped crossing of U.S. 1 at Fisher Place
In support of the Moses Tunda Tatamy Trail
Our recommendations for the FY25-26 capital improvement budget
In support of safety improvements on Alexander Road in Berrien City
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