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Ridgewood, Bike Lane Controversy: South Pleasant Ave Residents Outraged by Propsed Parking Ban

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RIDGEWOOD ZONING SHOCKER: New Bike Lane Bans Parking, Leaving Residents with Nowhere to Park!

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Ridgewood NJ, the Village of Ridgewood, is once again the center of a heated debate over bicycle infrastructure, proving that even seemingly small road changes can spark major controversy. This time, the outrage is focused on the Pleasant Avenue neighborhood, where a new bike lane project has unexpectedly resulted in a parking ban, infuriating residents who claim they were misled.

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Hackensack’s Plan to Boost Bike Safety in 2025: Residents Urged to Shape the Future!

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Hackensack NJ, is taking a stand for cyclist safety in 2025 with a groundbreaking citywide study to overhaul its biking infrastructure. After a troubling spike in bicycle crashes—22 in 2022, a seven-year high—the city is rallying residents to weigh in on creating safer streets. Led by Mayor Caseen Gaines and engineering firm NV5, the initiative aims to introduce bike lanes, improve connectivity, and prevent injuries. Here’s how Hackensack is pedaling toward a safer future and how you can help shape it!

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