Mayor’s Bicycle and
Pedestrian Task Force
January 5, 2006
Kenneth Carlson, Co-Chair
Ken Naglak, Co-Chair
Mayor’s Bicycle and
Pedestrian Task Force
January 5, 2006
The Honorable Shing-Fu Hsueh
Dear Mr. Mayor,
It is our pleasure to submit this final report of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force. Since we began this effort in August 2002, members of your Task Force have worked toward an understanding of bicycle and pedestrian issues in our Township with a goal of developing solutions to help improve bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety. We are sure you will agree that the hard work of the Task Force, the successful grants applied for, and the awareness of bicycle and pedestrian issues raised, have greatly benefited township residents.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all the members of the Task Force (listed on the following page) for their hard work and dedication. We would also like to thank members of your staff, most notably Chris Marion, Sam Surtees, Jim Parvesse, Pat Ward, and Brian Aaronson for their assistance in our endeavors.
Finally, it has been a pleasure being part of this Task Force and to have had a chance to serve the Township. We thank you, Mr. Mayor, for providing this opportunity to focus on bicycle and pedestrian issues, and for making yourself and your staff available to us throughout this endeavor.
Sincerely,
Ken Carlson Ken Naglak
Co-Chairman Co-Chairman
Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force
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Overall Summary and Major Recommendations 4
Next Steps 5
Founding 5
Approach 6
Process 6
Web Site 6
Goals 6-7
Progress and Actions on Goals 7-24
The primary goal of the Task Force was to produce a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan to be presented to and adopted by the Planning Board. This was to be accomplished by applying for and being granted a NJ DOT Local Planning Assistance Grant that would provide funding for an external bicycle and pedestrian transportation consulting firm to develop a comprehensive plan for the township with appropriate input from the community. The overall mission of the group was to improve bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety within the township, through improved infrastructure, awareness, and education. With the adoption of most of the recommendations of the Task Force and consulting firm into the Bicycle and Pedestrian component of the Circulation Element of the Master Plan, the Task Force completed its primary goal and disbanded in December 2005. During its tenure, the Task Force made significant progress on many of the other goals that it had set. Significant accomplishments and recommendations of the Task Force were the following:
NEXT STEPS:
Overall, the members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force were satisfied with the accomplishments of the group over the last three plus years. However at the same time, Task Force members feel that there is a great deal more work to do to fulfill the overall mission and fully realize the individual goals laid out at the onset of the Task Force. Therefore, members of the Task Force, in an effort led by Chris Scherer, are forming a new bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group, the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, which will work to enhance bicycle and pedestrian mobility and safety, with a focus on increasing bicycle and pedestrian awareness and education.
The Mayor’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force was established by Mayor Shing-Fu Hsueh in August 2002. Mayor Hsueh initially appointed ten members, many of whom came from the Recreational Trails and Bicycle Sub-committee of Friends of West Windsor Open Space (FOWWOS). This FOWWOS Committee had been formed in October 2001 and was focused on improving bicycle and pedestrian conditions in the township. Other township residents joined the Task Force over the course of its tenure, with an effort to balance both bicycle and pedestrian issues in all locations throughout the township.
Roger Alig (08/02 to 12/05); Kristin Appelget (08/02 to 1/03); Vasuda Babu, webmaster (10/02 to 05/03); Peter Bilton, GMTMA representative (08/02 to 10/04); Ken Carlson, co-chair (08/02 to 12/05); Meg Chicco (06/03 to 12/05); Susan Conlon (02/03 to 12/05); Matt Elliot, High School South Representative (03/05 to 06/05); Bruce Ellsworth (12/02 to 12/05); Dan Fabrizio (8/02 to 03/03); Dan Gerstenhaber (09/03 to 03/05); Myra Hochman (08/02 to 04/04); Arnold Kelly (06/03 to 12/05); Barry Keppard, GMTMA Representative (02/05 to 12/05); Ken Leon (9/03 to 02/04); Marcus Loecher (03/03 to 10/04); Daryl MacMillan (08/02 to 12/05); Alison Miller (08/02 to 12/05); Ken Naglak, co-chair (08/02 to 12/05); Ham Pakradooni (01/03 to 8/04); Art Pope (06/03 to 12/05); Chris Scherer (03/05 to 12/05); Sandy Shapiro (06/03 to 12/05); Don Smart (08/02 to 12/04); Bob Stango, webmaster (05/03 to 12/05)
Township Liaison: Jim Parvesse
To develop and implement a comprehensive plan to improve bicycle and pedestrian access within West Windsor Township, allowing all members of the community (from children to seniors) to travel safely by foot or by bicycle within the township and to have safe access to regional bicycle/pedestrian networks in surrounding municipalities.
APPROACH:
Work in close cooperation with
the Township to define existing conditions; identify potential projects; seek
and support funding, participate in project implementation; advocate for
increased bicycle/pedestrian mobility and safety; and promote bicycle and
pedestrian education and activities.
PROCESS:
The members of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force convened once a month for Task Force meetings. Overall, 38 meetings were held, in addition to a number of sub-committee meetings focused on specific projects or issues. Meetings were agenda-driven and detailed minutes of the meetings were taken. Agendas and minutes were distributed by e-mail and minutes were subsequently posted on the Task Force web site. From these meetings, bicycle and pedestrian issues were raised, actions were proposed, and actions were followed up on. Some of these actions involved the writing of grants, obtaining information from township or county officials, conducting sidewalk and bike lane inventories, and other activities.
WEB SITE:
A web site for the Task Force was created by Vasuda Babu and later maintained
by Task Force member, Bob Stango, who served as the Task Force’s web
master. Many valuable links to resources
were provided by Task Force members, in particular Meg Chicco
and Sandy Shapiro. http://www.princetonol.com/groups/bikeped/
GOALS:
· Produce a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan that will ultimately be presented to and adopted by the Planning Board.
·
To extend
and improve the sidewalk system within the Township.
·
To
develop safe bike lanes along Township roads for both recreation and
commutation.
·
To
develop multi-use recreational trails on open space parcels (in cooperation
with FOWWOS) and for diverse activities such as cycling, walking, running,
rollerblading, and cross-country skiing.
· To inform and get feedback from the community on bicycle/pedestrian issues and to promote bicycle safety within the township by increasing public awareness.
· To advocate for the creation of safe bike/pedestrian crossing points to traverse major barriers such as the Northeast Corridor Train tracks and Route 1.
· To link major destination points within the Township with safe bicycle and pedestrian routes throughout the region. Major destination points would include schools, retail centers, parks, the train station, and major business centers such as Carnegie Center.
· To seek funding for pedestrian and bicycle projects.
The progress and actions taken on each of the goals of the Task Force are presented hereafter.
Goal #1: Produce a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian
plan that will ultimately be presented to and adopted by the Planning Board
In March of 2003, the Task Force co-chairs wrote a letter to Sheree Davis, Director of the Bureau of Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs at the New Jersey Department of Transportation, expressing interest in the NJ DOT Local Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Assistance program. This program provides selected NJ municipalities with the technical assistance of a transportation consulting firm to develop a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan. Together with follow-up calls from the co-chairs and input from Mayor Hsueh, the effort was successful, with the awarding of a Local Assistance Grant of $160,000 to West Windsor Township. NJDOT retained Orth-Rodgers & Associates, Inc., to provide the necessary technical assistance. The study was guided by a Project Steering Committee, consisting of Township Manager of Land Use, Sam Surtees, Township Engineer, Jim Parvesse, Chief Pica, both co-chairs of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force, and a local resident. The Steering Committee met four times over the two-year course of the project, and in addition held a special meeting where preliminary recommendations were presented to the Task Force. A public meeting was also held to gather input on needed improvements from local residents. During the course of the project, Orth-Rodgers received a significant amount of input and information from the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force, including a comprehensive sidewalk inventory and sidewalk prioritization process developed by the Task Force. The final product of the Local Assistance Project was a comprehensive Bicycle and Pedestrian Final Plan for the township, dated October 12, 2004. The plan provides a detailed listing of existing conditions for bicyclists and pedestrians in the town, general recommendations and design guidelines on bicycle and pedestrian facilities in the township, and concept improvements for six target areas selected by the Steering Committee. The report is available on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force web site
http://www.princetonol.com/groups/bikeped or a hard copy can be viewed at the Township Municipal Building. Orth-Rodgers presented the results of the final bike/ped plan as well as their recommendations to the Planning Board. Recommendations from the Final Plan were adopted into the Master Plan in November of 2005. The Orth-Rodgers Final Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan has served as an invaluable reference to the members of the Task Force and should provide the Township with a detailed blueprint for future bicycle and pedestrian improvements.
Goal #2: To extend and improve the sidewalk system within
the Township
Through a two step
process, the Task Force put together a comprehensive list of recommended
sidewalk improvements to enhance the connectivity and infrastructure of our
sidewalk system. The first step of this
process was to conduct a comprehensive inventory of existing sidewalks in the
township and was led by Task Force member Roger Alig. Members of the Task Force conducted field
studies of different sections of the township, scoring each street on the
presence, or absence of sidewalks.
Streets were color-coded based on the presence of sidewalks on both
sides of the street, for one side, or for the absence of sidewalks. Roger compiled this information on a township
map, then submitted this information to Township staff member Brian Aaronson
who then drafted this information onto an aerial map of the township, and color
coded the sidewalk status of the streets.
A few iterative rounds of information gathering and map updates resulted
in a final sidewalk inventory. The
sidewalk inventory was subsequently used in the Orth-Rodgers
final bicycle and pedestrian plan. This
inventory is available at the Township Municipal Building.
The second step of this
process, led by Susan Conlon, Alison Miller, and Ken Carlson, was to develop a
method to rank sidewalk improvement projects based on existing sidewalk
conditions and proximity to major pedestrian generators (as a means to examine
areas of greatest pedestrian activity). The Task Force then used this
prioritized list of sidewalk projects to develop a recommendation to the
Township for funding of sidewalk projects, by breaking down the projects into
capital improvement budgets for 2006-2011 (for details see Goal #8). This sidewalk prioritization process was
endorsed by the Orth-Rodgers consultants and used in
the final Orth-Rodgers bicycle/pedestrian plan.
As part of improved
mobility and safety for pedestrians, the Task Force also performed an inventory
of existing crosswalks and developed a prioritized list of crosswalk projects
in town (also see Goal #8 for details).
Two particular crosswalks received significant attention from the Task
Force. The dire need for a crosswalk on
Clarksville Road at Avalon Watch and the Village Shoppes, and the need for a
crosswalk on Canal Pointe Blvd. at Mayfair Drive.
Among the sidewalk
priorities identified and advocated for by Task Force members, were the
installation of a sidewalk on Alexander Road between Canal Pointe Blvd and the
D&R Canal, the installation of a sidewalk to connect the existing Alexander
Road sidewalk from Berrien Ave. to the new Alexander Road bridge, and the
installation of sidewalks on Rt. 571 between Clarksville Rd. and
Wallace/Cranbury Road.
Goal #3: To
develop safe bike lanes along Township roads for both recreation and
commutation
The
Task Force first conducted an inventory of existing bike lanes in town. The Task Force then identified roads in town
that could accommodate bike lanes with minimal effort. For instance, Lanwyn
Blvd, has shoulders that are wide enough for bike lanes, and only needs proper
signing and striping. Another example is
Edinburg Road, from Old Village Road to Mercer County Park. Much of this road is wide enough for bike
lanes and just requires signing and striping, except for a section close to
Mercer County Park that requires a re-centering of the centerline that would
then allow sufficient shoulder width on both sides of the road for bike
lanes. These and two other bike lane
projects, bike lanes on South Mill Road between Woodmere Road and
Princeton-Hightstown Road, and bike lanes on Rabbit Hill Road, were included in
the township’s 2005 Capital Improvement Budget.
A grant application was written for a larger bike lane project along the
entire length of Southfield Road. This
application was funded (see description within Goal #8) and construction is
slated to begin in Spring 2006.
Members
of the Task Force strongly advocated for changes in the initial proposal for
bike lanes on the proposed update to Route 571 in Princeton Junction. The initial proposal by the township’s
consulting firm called for bike lanes that merged with sidewalks creating a
serious hazard to both cyclists and pedestrians. The plans were updated following public
comments with bike lanes along the entire section of Rt. 571 between
Clarksville and Wallace Roads.
The
Task Force developed a list of recommended future bike lane projects to be
included in the 2006-2011 Capital Improvement Budgets (see list in Goal
#8).
Goal #4: To
develop multi-use recreational trails on open space parcels (in cooperation
with FOWWOS) and for diverse activities such as cycling, walking, running,
rollerblading, and cross-country skiing
The
Task Force has been actively involved in the planning and development of new
multi-use recreational trails in the township. These trails include the
following:
Millstone River Trail- Members of the Task Force worked closely with
FOWWOS and West Windsor Township in the planning and development of the
Millstone River Trail. Task Force
co-chairman and FOWWOS Trustee, Ken Carlson, prepared a DEP Recreational Trail
Grant for the development of the Millstone River Trail which was subsequently
funded in 2003. Work was initiated on
the trail in the spring of 2005, with the help of about twenty volunteers, and
included the construction of a parking lot at the trailhead on Millstone Road,
and completion of the main trail from the parking lot to Melville Road. Future
work will include construction of a second trail closer to the river,
construction of a sidewalk along Millstone Road from the parking lot to the
river, and construction of a canoe/kayak launch on the Millstone River.
Rogers Preserve Trail- Task Force member, Roger Alig,
led an effort with Task Force members Art Pope and Ken Carlson and local
neighbors to construct a recreational trail on the recently acquired Rogers
Preserve located on Clarksville Road near Grover’s Mill Pond. Work was initiated in the fall of 2005, with
the help of Township Landscape Architect, Dan Dobromilsky
and Township Manager of Land Use, Sam Surtees and further improvements to the
trail will be made in the spring of 2006.
Zaitz Preserve Woodland Trail- The Task Force worked
closely with FOWWOS to write a grant for the development of a recreational
trail in the wooded section of Zaitz Park. The grant was prepared by Bruce Ellsworth
with the help of Ken Carlson, FOWWOS member, Kevin Appelget,
and Township Landscape Architect, Dan Dobromilsky who
helped prepare the budget of the project.
The first application, submitted in 2004, was not funded. The grant application was improved and
re-submitted in 2005. Grants will be
awarded in the fall of 2006.
PSE&G Trail- The Task Force continually advocated PSE&G officials to allow for
the development of the PSE&G trail under the power lines that bisect the
town. The Task Force also researched
other power line easements in the State and provided Township officials with
easement precedents that were then used in the Township’s successful effort to
secure an agreement with PSE&G.
Goal #5: To inform
and get feedback from the community on bicycle/pedestrian issues and to
promote bicycle safety within the Township by increasing public awareness
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force was active in
promoting bicycle and pedestrian education and in obtaining feedback from
residents on bicycle and pedestrian issues. The West Windsor Bikefest originated in the Task Force, when Task Force
member Dan Gerstenhaber led a committee to build on the success of the Mayor's
Bike Tour in April, 2002. That Tour, led by Ken Carlson and other members
of the Recreational Trails and Bicycle Committee that preceded the Task Force,
brought together over 30 riders to enjoy a bicycle tour of the Township.
The West Windsor Bikefest soon became an
independent entity in cooperation with the West Windsor Recreation Department
with significant support from the Task Force. There have been two very
successful Bikefests, with significant community
participation, at which Task Force members volunteered on the rides, at the
bicycle rodeo for young children, and in staffing an information table on bicycle
and pedestrian issues and projects in town. Several Task Force members,
Daryl McMillan, Roger Alig, and Arnold Kelly, were
significantly involved in the planning of the Bikefest
events. The Task Force has also staffed
information tables at the Farmer’s Market, educating residents about bike/ped issues and listening to residents’ concerns regarding
bike and pedestrian safety. Members of the Task Force have also worked
with residents on specific projects. For instance, Task Force members
Bruce Ellsworth and Ken Carlson worked with residents on Millstone Road trying
to forge a consensus on the re-construction of the road to include bike lanes
and potentially sidewalks. The Task
Force hosted a Pedals for Progress community bike drive in June 2005 at the
Farmers’ Market. The bike drive,
spearheaded by Susan Conlon, was a great community event, and resulted in the
collection of over 130 used bicycles for distribution to developing countries.
Goal #6: To advocate for the creation of safe bike/pedestrian
crossing points to traverse major barriers such as the Northeast Corridor Train
tracks and Route 1
At present, there are no safe bicycle and pedestrian crossings of Route 1 in West Windsor. Existing overpasses at Meadow Road, Alexander Road, and Quakerbridge Road are clearly inadequate for cyclists and pedestrians, and the at-grade crossings, including Washington Road, are clearly dangerous places for cyclists and pedestrians. The Task Force has been strongly advocating the construction of a dedicated bicycle-pedestrian bridge over Route 1, in the vicinity of the Dinky Bridge over Route 1. This bridge, together with a paved path from the train station to the Route 1 bridge, and the from the bridge to the Canal, would provide a safe crossing for cyclists and pedestrians and would open up an important connection between the Princeton Junction train station and the D&R Canal and Princeton. A petition in favor of this bridge has been circulated and currently has the signatures of 497 residents. The bridge concept was proposed by Task Force members during the Penns Neck EIS process, and the DOT agreed in the final EIS to conduct a feasibility study for the bridge.
URL for the petition: http://www.petitiononline.com/rt1brdg/petition.html.
The Task Force is in favor of the replacement of the Alexander Road Bridge over the NE corridor train tracks with a new bridge with bike lanes and sidewalks, providing the first safe crossing of the NE corridor tracks in the township. It will be important to ensure safe passage of cyclists and pedestrians through the proposed roundabout and equally important to construct bike lanes and sidewalks on Alexander and North Post Roads.
Goal #7: To link major destination points within the
Township with safe bicycle and pedestrian routes throughout the region. Major destination points would include
schools, retail centers, parks, the train station, and major business centers
such as Carnegie Center
Goal #8: To seek
funding for pedestrian and bicycle projects
NJDOT Local Assistance Grant- Task Force co-chairs, Ken Carlson and Ken Naglak,
applied for the NJDOT Local Assistance Grant and the town ultimately was
awarded a $160,000 grant to bring in an external transportation consultant to
develop a comprehensive bicycle and pedestrian plan for the township. Recommendations from this plan were adopted
into the Circulation Element of the town’s Master Plan in fall of 2005.
Recreational Trail Grant for Zaitz Preserve
Woodland Trail- The Task Force worked closely with FOWWOS to write a grant for the
development of a recreational trail in the wooded section of Zaitz park. The
grant was prepared by Bruce Ellsworth with the help of Ken Carlson, FOWWOS
member, Kevin Appelget, and Township Landscape
Architect, Dan Dobromilsky who helped prepare the
budget of the project. The first
application, submitted in 2004, was not funded.
The grant application was improved and re-submitted in 2005. Grants will be awarded in the fall of
2006.
2003 NJDOT State Aid to Counties and Municipalities for Bikelanes on Southfield Road- The Task Force submitted
a grant application for $100,000 for bike lanes on the entire length of
Southfield Road from the Plainsboro border to Village Road. The application was prepared by Task Force
member Don Smart with the help of Ken Carlson, Township Engineer Jim Parvesse who helped prepare the project budget, and
township staff member, Brian Aaronson who drafted maps of the project. The $100,000 grant was awarded to West
Windsor. The project is to be initiated
in spring of 2006.
2005 NJDOT Municipal
Aid Grant for Bicycle Projects- Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park Towpath
Extension- A grant application to
develop a towpath on the West Windsor side of the D&R Canal from Alexander
Road to the bridge over the canal at the Princeton Golf Course was prepared and
submitted in 2004 as a NJ DOT Transportation Enhancement Grant. The grant application was prepared by Task
Force member Bruce Ellsworth with the help of Ken Carlson, Township Engineer Jim Parvesse who helped prepare the project budget, Township
Landscape Architect Dan Dobromilsky, and township
staff member, Brian Aaronson who drafted maps of the project. This
application was not approved for funding.
The grant application was then re-formatted by township staff as a 2005
Municipal Aid Grant for Bicycle Projects.
The township is still awaiting word on funding.
2004 NJ DOT Safe
Routes to School Grant- A grant
application was prepared by Meg Chicco and Susan
Conlon to seek funding for missing sidewalk links to provide greater pedestrian
access to public schools. This grant was turned down but educated the group
about the applicability of the Safe Routes to School Grant program.
West Windsor Township Capital Improvement Budget for 2005
The
Task Force recommended that the Township include funding for bike lanes for
Rabbit Hill Road, Lanwyn Blvd., South Mill Road, and
Edinburg Road in the Township’s 2005 Capital Improvement Budget. The Township acted on these recommendations
and these projects are scheduled to be initiated in spring of 2006.
West Windsor Township Capital Improvement Budget for 2006-2011
2006-2011 Capital Budget
Method: Sidewalk Prioritization Method
•
Step 1: Began
process with updated Sidewalk Inventory
• Step
2: Identified Key Generators (e.g., train station)
• Step
3: Maps were generated by Brian Aaronson (WW Twp.) that placed each
generator
in the center of an aerial photograph that
also contains color coded sidewalk inventory
• Step
4: Identified missing sidewalk links and key routes to generators
• Step
5: Created sidewalk project ranking by scoring pedestrian routes for
distance to generator (2 points for within ½
mile; 1 point for within 1 mile)
and sidewalk status of route (2 points for
no sidewalks, 1 point for 1 sidewalk)
• Step
6: Tallied up overall scores, that is the # of times a sidewalk project appears
in
various generator maps
e.g., a missing link with no sidewalks
within 1/2 mile of a generator scores
4 points (2 times 2). If this missing link appears in four
generator maps within
1/2 mile of each generator, this missing
sidewalk link scores 16 (4+4+4+4)
• Step
8: Grouped sidewalk projects by overall prioritization score
• Step
9: Grouped sidewalk projects into capital budget years based on coordination
and timing of projects (e.g., Rt. 571
project, Alexander Rd. orphan bridge), grouping
similar projects together and giving higher
priority to sidewalk projects close to
schools
Generators
Schools: High School South, Maurice Hawk, Dutch Neck, Village, High School
North/Community MS/Millstone River School (as one generator), and Mercer County
College
Municipal/Transportation: Train Station, Municipal Complex
Parks: Community Park, Arboretum, Conover Fields, Van Nest, Mercer County
Park, Mercer Boat House, Zaitz Park, D&R
Canal-Washington Road, D&R Canal-Alexander Rd, Princeton Junction Park,
Duck Pond Park, Athletic Fields on Washington Road near Canal
Retail: Acme, McCafferys, Windsor Green, Market Fair,
Nassau Park, Village Shoppes at Clarskville Rd,
Ellsworth Shopping Center, Princeton Arms (Old Trenton Rd.)
See bottom of
each table for key to color coding.
Sidewalk
Project Priorities August 2005 |
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Overall
Sidewalk Project Ratings |
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Route |
Sidewalk Status |
Rating |
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Rt. 571-
Bridge over NE Corridor Tracks* |
Key Missing Link |
36 |
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Rt. 571-
between Clarksville Rd & Wallace/Cranburyt Rd. # |
Key Missing Link |
36 |
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North
Mill Rd |
|
36 |
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Clarksville
Rd- between Landing Lane &Villa Dr * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
34 |
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Clarksville
Rd- between Landing Lane & Cranbury Rd |
|
34 |
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Alexander
Road- between Berrien Ave & Wallace Rd *# |
Key Missing Link |
32 |
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Hendrickson
Drive |
|
32 |
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North
Post Rd- betw. Orphan bridge & Woodmeadow La |
Key Missing Link |
30 |
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Cranbury
Rd- between Rt. 571 & Sunnydale Way |
Key Missing Link |
30 |
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Millstone
Rd (need to coordinate with residents) |
|
26 |
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Alexander
Rd- between Orphan bridge & Vaughn Dr *# |
Key Missing Link |
24 |
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Wallace
Rd- between Rt. 571 & Train Station entrance *# (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
24 |
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North
Post Rd- between Woodmeadow La & Library * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
24 |
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Village
Road- between N Post Rd, & Wood Hollow Rd. * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
24 |
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Old Bear
Brook Rd (full length) |
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24 |
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Cranbury
Rd- between Bolfmar Dr & Perry Dr |
Key Missing Link |
22 |
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Cranbury
Road- between Rabbit Hill Rd & Steele Dr |
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22 |
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Rt. 571-
between South Mill Rd & Bernt Midland Blvd |
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20 |
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Conover
Rd- between South Post Rd. & Ginnie La |
Key Missing Link |
18 |
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Conover
Rd- curved section at Aldrich |
Key Missing Link |
18 |
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Harris
Rd- between Clarksville Rd. &
Alexander Rd # |
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17 |
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Alexander
Rd- between Berrien Ave & Rt. 571 # |
|
16 |
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Scott
Ave- between Alexander Rd & Wallace Rd # |
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15 |
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Penn Lyle
Rd.- between Clarksville Rd & Canoe Brook Rd |
|
15 |
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North
Post Rd- between Indian Run Rd &
Ward Rd |
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15 |
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Southfield
Rd- between Westbrook Rd & Rt. 571 |
Key Missing Link |
14 |
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Rt 571- between Wallingford Rd & Rt 1 |
Key Missing Link |
14 |
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Cranbury
Rd- between Perry Dr & the Millstone River |
|
14 |
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Rt 571- between Clarksville Rd & South Mill Rd |
|
14 |
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Meadow Rd
Ext- between Canal Pt Blvd & Rt 1 * |
|
14 |
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Farber
Rd- between Canal Pointe Blvd & Rt 1 |
|
14 |
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Alexander
Rd- between D&R Canal & Canal Pointe Blvd # |
Key Missing Link |
12 |
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Rt 571- between Bernt Midland Drive &
Bentley Dr * |
Key Missing Link |
12 |
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Bear
Brook Rd (at Little Bear Brook Park) * |
Key Missing Link |
12 |
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Rt. 571-
between D&R Canal & Rt 1 |
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12 |
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South
Post Rd- between Conover Rd & Lake Mercer * |
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12 |
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Rabbit
Hill Rd- between Cranbury Rd &
PSE&G |
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12 |
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Southmill Rd- between Rumford Rd & Rt
571 |
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11 |
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Canal
Pointe Blvd- between Emmons Drive & Alexander Rd |
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10 |
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Village
Rd East- between Village Grande Blvd & South Lane |
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10 |
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Southfield
Rd- between Village Rd & Westbrook |
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10 |
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Clarksville
Rd- between NE Corridor Bridge & Q'Bridge Rd |
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10 |
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Village
Rd East- along one property at intersection with Edinburg Rd * |
Key Missing Link |
10 |
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Rt 571- between Rabbit Hill Rd & bridge over Bear Brook |
Key Missing Link |
10 |
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Rabbit
Hill Rd- between Bear Brook Rd & Rt 571 |
Key Missing Link |
10 |
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North
Post Rd- between Ward Rd & Jacob Dr |
Key Missing Link |
8 |
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Rt 571- between Bentley & Rabbit Hill * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
8 |
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Harrison
Rd- between D&R Canal & Rt. 1 |
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8 |
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South
Post Rd- between Old Trenton Rd &
Lake mercer |
|
8 |
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Cubberly Lane- between Line Rd & Old Trenton Rd |
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8 |
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Penn Lyle
Rd. between Penn Lyle Park & Westwinds |
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8 |
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Old
Trenton Rd- between Dorchester Rd & Village Grande Blvd |
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8 |
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Southfield
Rd- between Fairway Dr & Westbrook Dr |
|
8 |
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Carnegie
Blvd West |
|
8 |
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Canal Pointe
Blvd- between Emmons Dr & Meadow Rd Ext # |
|
8 |
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Alexander
Rd- between Vaughn Dr. & Rozel Rd # |
|
7 |
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Village
Rd East- between Southfield & Mill Brook Rd |
|
7 |
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Village
Rd East- between Longfellow Ct & South Mill Rd |
|
7 |
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Southmill Rd- between Woodmere Dr & Rumford Way |
|
6 |
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Old
Trenton Rd- between Danville Dr & Newport Dr |
|
4.5 |
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Penn Lyle
Rd- between Woodmere Rd & Village Rd |
Key Missing Link |
4 |
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Alexander
Rd- between Roszel
Rd & Rt 1 # |
|
4 |
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Southfield
Rd- between Sheridan Dr & Millstone River |
Key Missing Link |
2 |
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*
Relatively Easy Project |
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# High accident area |
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Sidewalk
Status Key |
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No Sidewalk on either side of
street |
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Mixed section of no sidewalks and
1 sidewalk |
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Sidewalk on 1 side of the street |
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Sidewalk
Project Priorities August 2005 |
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Listed
by Recommendation for Capital Budget Year |
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Route |
Sidewalk Status |
Rating |
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2006 |
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Rt. 571-
Bridge over NE Corridor Tracks * |
Key Missing Link |
36 |
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Rt. 571-
between Clarksville Rd. &
Wallace/Cranbury Rd. # |
Key Missing Link |
36 |
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Clarksville
Rd- between Landing Lane & Villa Dr * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
34 |
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Wallace
Rd- between Rt. 571 & Train Station entrance *# (1
property) |
Key Missing Link |
24 |
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Village
Road- between N Post Rd & Wood Hollow Rd * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
24 |
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Conover
Rd- between South Post Rd & Ginnie Lane |
Key Missing Link |
18 |
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Conover
Rd- curved section beginning at Aldrich Rd |
Key Missing Link |
18 |
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Alexander
Rd- between D&R Canal & Canal Pointe Blvd # |
Key Missing Link |
12 |
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Bear
Brook Rd- along Little Bear Brook Park *
(1 property)
|
Key Missing Link |
12 |
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Village
Rd East- along 1 property at intersection with Edinburg Rd * |
Key Missing Link |
10 |
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Southfield
Rd- between Westbrook Rd & Rt. 571 * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
14 |
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2007 |
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Clarksville
Rd- between Landing Lane & Cranbury Rd |
|
34 |
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Cranbury
Rd- between Rt. 571 & Sunnydale Dr. |
Key Missing Link |
30 |
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Rt. 571-
between Bernt Midland Drive & Bentley Dr * |
Key Missing Link |
12 |
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Rt. 571-
between Rabbit Hill Rd. & Bear Brook |
Key Missing Link |
10 |
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Rt. 571-
between Bentley Dr. & Rabbit Hill Rd * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
8 |
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North
Post Rd- between Ward Rd & Jacob Dr |
Key Missing Link |
8 |
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Harris
Rd- between Clarksville Rd. & Alexander Rd # |
|
17 |
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Alexander
Rd- between Berrien Ave & Rt. 571 # |
|
16 |
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Scott
Ave- between Alexander & Wallace # |
|
15 |
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North
Post Rd- between Indian Run Rd &
Ward Rd |
|
15 |
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Meadow Rd
Ext.- between Canal Pt. Blvd & Rt. 1 * |
|
14 |
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Farber
Rd- between Canal Pointe Blvd & Rt 1 |
|
14 |
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Canal
Pointe Blvd- between Emmons Drive & Alexander Rd |
|
10 |
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Canal
Pointe Blvd- between Emmons Dr & Meadow Rd Ext. # |
|
8 |
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2008 |
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Alexander
Road- between Berrien Ave & Wallace Rd. *# |
Key Missing Link |
32 |
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North
Post Rd- between Orphan bridge & Woodmeadow La. |
Key Missing Link |
30 |
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Alexander
Rd- between Orphan bridge & Vaughn Dr. *# |
Key Missing Link |
24 |
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North
Post Rd- between Woodmeadow La & Library * (1 property) |
Key Missing Link |
24 |
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Cranbury
Rd- between Bolfmar Dr & Perry Dr |
Key Missing Link |
22 |
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Rt. 571-
between Wallingford Rd. & Rt 1 |
Key Missing Link |
14 |
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Old Bear
Brook Rd (full length) |
|
24 |
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Cranbury
Road- between Rabbit Hill Rd & Steele Dr |
|
22 |
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Rt. 571-
between D&R Canal & Rt 1 |
|
12 |
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South
Post Rd- between Conover Rd. & Lake Mercer * |
|
12 |
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Rabbit
Hill Rd- between Cranbury Rd &
PSE&G |
|
12 |
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2009 |
|
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Penn Lyle
Rd.- between Clarksville Rd. & Canoe Brook Rd |
|
15 |
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Southmill Rd- between Rumford Rd. & Rt. 571 |
|
11 |
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Rabbit
Hill Rd- between Bear Brook Rd & Rt. 571 |
Key Missing Link |
10 |
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Village
Rd East- between Village Grande Blvd & South Lane |
|
10 |
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Southfield
Rd- between Village Rd & Westbrook Rd |
|
10 |
|
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South
Post Rd- between Old Trenton Rd. & Lake Mercer |
|
8 |
|
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Cubberly Lane- between Line Rd & Old Trenton |
|
8 |
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|
Penn Lyle
Rd. between Penn Lyle Park & Westwinds |
|
8 |
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2010 |
|
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Millstone
Rd (need to coordinate with residents) |
|
26 |
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Cranbury
Rd- between Perry Dr & Millstone River |
|
14 |
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Harrison
Rd- between D&R Canal & Rt. 1 |
|
8 |
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Old
Trenton Rd- between Dorchester Rd. & Village Grande Blvd |
|
8 |
|
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Southfield
Rd- between Fairway Dr & Westbrook Rd. |
|
8 |
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Carnegie
Blvd West |
|
8 |
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Village
Rd East- Southfield to Mill Brook |
|
7 |
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Alexander
Rd- between Vaughn Dr. & Rozel Rd # |
|
7 |
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Village
Rd East- between Longfellow Ct & South Mill Rd |
|
7 |
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2011 |
|
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North
Mill Rd |
|
36 |
|
|
Hendrickson
Drive |
|
32 |
|
|
Rt. 571-
between South Mill Rd. & Bernt Midland Blvd |
|
20 |
|
|
Rt. 571-
between Clarksville Rd & South Mill |
|
14 |
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Clarksville
Rd- between Ne Corridor RR bridge & Q'Bridge Rd |
|
10 |
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Southmill Rd- between Woodmere Dr. & Rumford Rd |
|
6 |
|
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Old
Trenton Rd- between Danville Dr & Newport Dr |
|
4.5 |
|
|
Alexander
Rd- between Rozel
Rd & Rt 1 # |
|
4 |
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Penn Lyle
Rd- between Woodmere and Village |
|
4 |
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Southfield
Rd- between Sheridan Rd. & Millstone River |
|
2 |
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*
Relatively Easy Project |
|
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|
# High accident area |
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|
Sidewalk
Status Key |
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|
No Sidewalk on either side of
street |
|
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Mixed section of no sidewalks and
1 sidewalk |
|
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Sidewalk on 1 side of the street |
|
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Generators
2006-2011
Capital Budget
Project Listing by Overall Priority
|
Overall Project Priorities |
Scope of Project |
Funding Source |
|
Southfield Road- from Millstone River to Village
Rd |
Bikelane construction |
DOT grant and 2005 Capital Budget |
|
South Mill Rd- from PSE&G to Woodmere Rd |
Signing and striping |
2005 Capital Budget |
|
Rabbit Hill Road from Bennington Dr to PSE&G |
Signing and striping |
2005 Capital Budget |
|
Lanwyn Blvd from Rt. 571 to New Edinburg Rd. |
Signing and striping |
2005 Capital Budget |
|
Edinburg Rd from Mercer Co. Park to Village Rd |
Signing and Striping/ center midline |
2005 Capital Budget |
|
Millstone Rd. from Cranbury Rd. to Plainsboro
Township |
Compatible Shoulder Constr.
|
2005 DOT Grant & Capital Budget |
|
Clarksville Rd from Cranbury Rd to N. Post Road |
Bikelane
construction |
DOT Bikelane Grant & Capital
Budget |
|
Cranbury Road from Millstone River to Millstone Rd |
Compatible Shoulder Constr. |
DOT Bikelane Grant & Capital
Budget |
|
Cranbury Road from Millstone to Route 571 |
Share the Road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Washington Road from Cranbury Rd to Rt. 1 |
Bikelane
construction |
Capital Budget and County funding |
|
Wallace Road/North Post from Rt. 571 to Clarksville Rd. |
Bikelane
construction |
DOT Bikelane Grant & Capital
Budget |
|
Harris Road from Clarksville Rd. to Alexander Rd |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Alexander Rd from Wallace Rd to Route 571 |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Berrien Ave. from Alexander Road to Lillie |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Benford Drive
from Emil St. to Clarksville Rd |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Scott Ave from Wallace Rd to Emil St |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Lille St from Benford Dr. to
Harris Rd. |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Washington Road from Rt. 1 to D&R Canal |
Bikelane construction |
Capital Budget and County funding |
|
Washington Road from Clarksville Rd To Cranbury Rd |
Bikelane
construction |
Rt. 571 Re-Design Project & Capital Budget |
|
Old Trenton
Road from Hughes to Twp border near Route 571 |
Bikelane construction |
Bikelane Grant & Capital Budget |
|
Village Rd from N. Post Rd to Quakerbridge
Road |
Bikelane construction |
Capital Budget and County funding |
|
N. Post Road from Clarksville Rd to Village Rd (west side) |
Bikelane
construction |
DOT Bikelane Grant & 2009
Capital Budget |
|
Clarksville Rd from N. Post Rd to Quakerbridge
Rd |
Bikelane
construction |
Wyeth property development funds & 2009 Capital Budget |
|
Penn Lyle Rd from Clarksville to New Village Rd. |
Bikelane construction |
Capital Budget |
|
South Post Road from Conover Rd to New Village Rd |
Compatible Shoulder cnstr. |
DOT Bikelane Grant & 2011
Capital Budget |
|
Bike Path from Rt. 1 bike/ped bridge to P. Jct. Station |
Improvement and extension of existing path |
Capital Budget |
|
Bike Path from Rt. 1 bike/ped bridge to D&R Canal |
Bike path construction |
TEA-21 Grant & Capital Budget |
|
North Post from Clarksville to
Conover Road |
Compatible Shoulder constr. |
Capital budget |
Bikelane Projects Listed by Recommended Capital Budget Year
|
Recommendations
for Inclusion in 2006-2011 Capital Budgets |
Scope of
Project |
Funding
Source |
|
2005 |
|
|
|
Southfield
Road- from Millstone River to Village Rd |
Bikelane construction |
DOT grant and
2005 Capital Budget |
|
South Mill Rd-
from PSE&G to Woodmere Rd |
Signing and
striping |
2005 Capital
Budget |
|
Rabbit Hill
Road from Bennington Dr to PSE&G |
Signing and
striping |
2005 Capital
Budget |
|
Lanwyn Blvd from Rt. 571 to New Edinburg Rd. |
Signing and
striping |
2005 Capital
Budget |
|
Edinburg Rd
from Mercer Co. Park to Village Rd |
Signing and
Striping/ center midline |
2005 Capital
Budget |
|
Millstone Rd.
from Cranbury Rd. to Plainsboro Township |
Compatible
Shoulder Construction |
DOT Grant &
Capital Budget |
|
|
|
|
|
2006 |
|
|
|
Clarksville Rd from
Cranbury Rd to N. Post Road |
Bikelane construction |
DOT Bikelane
Grant & Capital Budget |
|
Cranbury Road from
Millstone River to Millstone Rd |
Compatible Shoulder
Construction |
DOT Bikelane
Grant & Capital Budget |
|
Cranbury Road from
Millstone to Route 571 |
Share the Road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Washington Road from
Cranbury Rd to Rt. 1 |
Bikelane
construction |
Capital Budget and County
funding |
|
Wallace Road/North Post
from Rt. 571 to Clarksville Rd. |
Bikelane
construction |
DOT Bikelane
Grant & Capital Budget |
|
Harris Road from
Clarksville Rd. to Alexander Rd |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Alexander Rd from Wallace
Rd to Route 571 |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
|
|
|
|
2007 |
|
|
|
Washington Road from Rt.
1 to D&R Canal |
Bikelane construction |
Capital Budget and County
funding |
|
Washington Road from
Clarksville Rd To Cranbury Rd |
Bikelane
construction |
Rt. 571 Re-Design Project
and Capital Budget |
|
Old Trenton Road from Hughes to Twp border near Route 571 |
Bikelane construction |
Bikelane Grant & Capital Budget |
|
Berrien Ave. from
Alexander Road to Lillie |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Benford Drive
from Emil St. to Clarksville Rd |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
|
|
|
|
2008 |
|
|
|
Village Rd from N. Post
Rd to Quakerbridge Road |
Bikelane construction |
Capital Budget and County
funding |
|
2009 |
|
|
|
N. Post Road from Clarksville Rd to Village Rd (west side) |
Bikelane
construction |
DOT Bikelane Grant & 2009
Capital Budget |
|
Clarksville Rd from N. Post Rd to Quakerbridge
Rd |
Bikelane
construction |
Wyeth
property development funds & 2009
Capital Budget |
|
Scott Ave from Wallace Rd to Emil St |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
Lille St from
Benford Dr. to Harris Rd. |
Share the road signs |
Capital Budget |
|
|
|
|
|
2010 |
|
|
|
Penn Lyle Rd from Clarksville to New Village Rd. |
Bikelane
construction |
Capital Budget |
|
South Post Road from Conover Rd to New Village Rd |
Compatible Shoulder construction |
DOT Bikelane Grant & 2011
Capital Budget |
|
Bike Path from Rt. 1 bike/ped bridge to P. Jct. Station |
Improvement and extension of existing path |
Capital Budget |
|
Bike Path from Rt. 1 bike/ped bridge to D&R Canal |
Bike path construction |
TEA-21 Grant & Capital Budget |
|
|
|
|
|
2011 |
|
|
|
North Post from Clarksville to
Conover Road |
Compatible Shoulder construction |
Capital budget |
Notes:
The
suggested projects are based on the recommendations of the Orth-Rodgers
report (see figure 8 in the report) and have been prioritized based on
committee member input.
In
general, it was agreed that the primary focus for bicycle use should be on
local (i.e., within West Windsor) generators with secondary focus on connectors
to neighboring townships (e.g., Cranbury, Hightstown, Princeton, Plainsboro,
Hamilton and Lawrence). Due to the
relatively small distances involved, a few bicycle-friendly roads to high
generators (e.g., train station, high schools, and major businesses) in the
Princeton Junction area are deemed more beneficial than many smaller bicycle
friendly roads scattered throughout the township.
The
committee continues to feel that a viable Route One Crossing for bike/ped purposes is of utmost importance but clearly needs to
be coordinated from a regional perspective.
Pending funding of a bike/ped bridge from an
outside source such as the Penns Neck EIS process,
interim solutions should be examined such as the use of
Carillon
Blvd. – Carnegie Dr - Roszel and Alexander Rd. to the
Train Station.
All road
maintenance projects planned by the township, county and/or state should
incorporate planning for bike lanes compatible shoulders or share the roadway
designations as outlined in the Orth Rodgers report.
Listed by Overall Priority
and then Placed Within Recommended Capital Budget Year
2006
o Wallace Road and Scott Avenue #
Crosswalk with brick treatment
to coordinate with others in the neighborhood with pedestrian-activated
lights. There are very poor sight lines at this intersection..
o Alexander Road and Vaughn Drive #
Crosswalk
with lights. This is a well traveled
crosswalk. It is wide and not well
lighted.
o Canal Pointe Blvd and Mayfair Drive #
Crosswalk
installation with lights and pedestrian-activated signs with flashing
lights. This intersection has poor sight
lines and is the only access to Market Fair.
o Clarksville Road- Village Shoppes/Avalon Watch
Crosswalk with pedestrian signs.
o Cranbury Road at Van Nest Park
Re-paint existing crosswalk and install
pedestrian signs.
2007
o Canal Pointe Blvd and Emmons Drive #
o Canal Pointe and Meadow Road Extension #
o Alexander Road and Roszel Road #
o Clarksville Road and North Post Road
Re-paint existing crosswalk and install pedestrian signs
o Woodmere Dr and South Mill Rd
2008
o Alexander Road at the D&R Canal #
Crosswalk installation and install pedestrian signs .
o Washington Road at the D&R Canal #
Crosswalk installation and install pedestrian signs .
o Harrison Road at the D&R Canal
o Clarksville Road and Hawk Drive
2009
o Alexander Rd and the Gables #
Re-paint existing crosswalk
o Alexander Rd and the Scott Ave#
Re-paint existing crosswalk
o Alexander Rd and the Berrien Ave #
Re-paint existing crosswalk
o Alexander Rd and Harris Rd #
Re-paint existing crosswalk #
o Alexander Rd and the Scott Ave #
Re-paint existing crosswalk
o Route 571 and Clarksville Road
o Route 571 and Sherbrooke Drive
o Route 571 and Cranbury/Wallace Road
o Route 571 and Alexander Road
o Wallace and Alexander Road #
# High accident area
Listed by Overall Priority
and then Placed Within Recommended Capital Budget Year
2006
o Rogers Preserve Trail – The recently acquired Rogers Preserve, together with adjacent Township land, links Clarksville Road at Grover’s Mill to Cranbury Neck Road near Stobbe’s Lane and to the connector between Landing Lane and Berkshire Drive. A ‘forest trail’ through these lands would permit pedestrian access between these roads. With guidance from the township, volunteers can largely build this trail. Some township money will be needed to construct walkways over some uneven terrain. In addition to a quiet off-road opportunity to view the Millstone River, it will enable many residents to access the train station without cars, abating the parking problem there. This trail is part of the larger Bear Brook Trail proposed by Sam Surtees.
o D&R Canal Trail between Alexander Rd and Princeton Golf course ― This trail will parallel the towpath, but lie on the West Windsor side of the canal. It would enable residents in Canal Pointe and nearby communities to walk or bicycle along the canal to reach bridges across the canal as well as nearby stores and businesses. It would closely follow West Windsor sewer lines. A DOT grant for this trail is currently under review.
2007
o Duck Pond Run Trail― This trail lies on the sewer line along Duck Pond Run between Penn Lyle and North Post Roads. It would provide a bicycle/pedestrian link between these roads. It could be the first part of a trail following Duck Pond Run to the D & R Canal. This will include the proposed Duck Pond Park on Meadow Road. A passageway currently exists between Penn Lyle and North Post Roads, apart from a small region of wetlands. Passage over this wet area is needed, as well as upgrading of the passageway to accommodate bikes and pedestrians.
o
Zaitz
Preserve Trail ―The recently acquired Zaitz
Preserve, fronting on Southfield Road, contains rare upland forest. Trails will enable community enjoyment of
this resource. Volunteers may be able to
contribute to development of these trails, but Township support will be needed.
A DEP is grant under review.
2008
o Canal Pointe Blvd to Nassau Park Trail― To reach Nassau Park, residents of Canal Pointe and nearby communities must drive. Yet, for many, it is a short distance that could be walked in less time. To do so a trail is needed between the Princeton Golf Course and Nassau Park. The ends would be near the Golf Course facilities buildings and the back of Kohl’s. The trail must bridge Duck Pond Run and traverse some wetlands. Mercer County support is needed, as it owns the Golf Course.
o South Post Road at Conover to Mercer Lake Trail― The new facility for the US National Rowing Team brings many people to the north side of Mercer Lake. Indeed road improvements have been made to South Post Road, and will be made to Conover Road to accommodate vehicular travel by these people. Many, however will want to walk, run, or bicycle. Upgrading portions of the existing ‘blue trail’ in Mercer County Park will enable these activities. The cooperation of Mercer County Park will be a significant portion of this trail development.
2009
o Millstone River Trail Phase II― The new Millstone River Trail extends from Melville Road to Millstone Road. Phase II will extend the trail west from Millstone Road through the Castoro Property to the Astura property. Passing through these lands, the trail will parallel the railroad and cross Big Bear Brook to end on Cranbury Neck Road near the Ellsworth Center. This trail, together with the Rogers Preserve Trail (2006), will enable many residents from the Grover’s Mill area to access the train station without use of a car. This trail can utilize volunteer help, but substantial Township support will be needed, especially in crossing Big Bear Brook.
2010
o Trail along Alexander Road from Canal Pointe jug handle to D&R Canal― This trail will parallel the straight section of Alexander Road between US 1 and the Canal and lie between Alexander and the Dinky railroad. Near the canal, it will diverge from Alexander and descend the embankment to connect with the existing trail on the West Windsor side of the Canal. It will enable pedestrian travel separate from Alexander Road. Also, together with partially complete trail on the other side of US 1 that parallels the Dinky, it would form a pedestrian link to Princeton when a bike/pedestrian bridge is built over US 1. A study for this bridge is a part of the DOT recommendation for the Millstone Bypass. This trail along Alexander Road crosses lands mostly owned by Princeton University, so their cooperation is important.
2011
o Bear Brook Trail ― This trail extends from the East Windsor border near Dorchester Drive and Princeton Arms along Big Bear Brook to the Amtrak railroad. It passes along the Zaitz Preserve Trail (2007), Community Park, and the Roger’s Arboretum. In Community Park it intersects the PSE&G Trail under current development. Beyond the Arboretum, the Rogers Preserve Trail (2006), and the Millstone River Trail Phase II (2009) are segments of this trail. Funding must come from a variety of sources, and, hopefully, many phases will already be in place by 2011.