Building a Bicycle and
Pedestrian Friendly Community
Friday, December 19 by silvia
In 2026, the all-volunteer West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance is celebrating 20 years of making our community safer and more enjoyable for everyone who walks, runs and bikes. In that time, West Windsor has been transformed from a town where few wanted to bike into one recognized for its growing network of bike lanes, sidewalks, trails, and safer crossings.
Comments Off on Become a member for 2026Wednesday, December 18 by silvia
Our push for more of those yellow flashing lights around town continues to bear fruit.
More » Comments Off on Another win for the WWBPA!Friday, December 13 by silvia
As the clocks fell back in November, the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance’s student advisors who attend WW-P High School South passed out reflective stickers depicting – what else? – the HSS pirate.
More » Comments Off on See what our student advisors have been up toTuesday, 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 7 by silvia
Mercer County plans to lower speed limits on sections of Clarksville Road and Old Trenton Road, a move recently endorsed by West Windsor Township Council and applauded by the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance.
More » 1 Comment »Wednesday, July 24 by silvia
A second set of those pedestrian-activated flashing lights (known as rectangular rapid-flashing beacons, or RRFBs) has been added to the intersection of Princeton Hightstown Road/County Road 571 and Sherbrooke Drive.
More » Comments Off on Speaking up pays off: A safer Sherbrooke/571 crossingWednesday, 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 »Monday, May 20 by silvia
Our advocacy work continues to pay off.
More » Comments Off on An update on crosswalk safety improvementsSunday, May 5 by silvia
West Windsor Township Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY24-25 budget during the May 13 council meeting.
More » Comments Off on Speak up at a public hearing in favor of more pedestrian-activated flashing lightsMonday, April 1 by silvia
We asked local government officials for more money for those pedestrian-activated yellow flashing lights at crosswalks — and we’re thrilled to report that we got it!
More » Comments Off on A big win for safer crosswalksWednesday, February 21 by silvia
“Pass with care, 4 feet to spare” is a catchphrase from the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition to help us all be safer drivers.
More » Comments Off on Spot the new sign about NJ’s 4-foot passing law around townTuesday, February 6 by silvia
We, the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance’s student advisors, ask you to join us in requesting a safer crosswalk between WW-P High School North and Community Middle School in Plainsboro.
More » Comments Off on Sign the petition for a safer crosswalk between two WW-P schoolsTuesday, January 30 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance has been talking a lot recently about what we all can do to make our roads safer for all users. Most recently, we’ve spoken with Maurice Hawk PTA parents (and brought along our safety wheel to help teach kids a thing or two) and in front of the West Windsor Township Council.
More » Comments Off on WWBPA is talking road safety — can we speak to your group?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 17Wednesday, 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 replacementSunday, February 12 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance urges the West Windsor Township administration and Council to install rapid-flashing pedestrian beacons at the intersection of Penn Lyle Road with Canoe Brook Drive, the site of the recent collision between a person crossing Penn Lyle Road in a crosswalk and the driver of a car.
Join us at the Council meeting on Monday Feb. 13 to show your support! The WWBPA will speak at the start, during the public comment portion of the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. and will be held in the Municipal Center.
More » Comments Off on Make it safer to cross Penn Lyle where a person was hit while walking in the crosswalkThursday, 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, April 12 by silvia
The West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance was pleased to be asked our opinion on where additional rapid-flashing beacons should be installed in the township. These rapid-flashing lights, activated with the touch of a button, make our community safer for those who walk, run, scoot and bicycle. Several have previously been installed near the Princeton Junction train station, at some crossings for the Trolley Line Trail and between Grover Middle School and Village School, among other places.
More » Comments Off on 9 suggested spots for rapid-flashing pedestrian lightsMonthly 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
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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