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Ridgewood NJ, in an effort to enhance pedestrian safety and preserve the walkability of the downtown district, the Ridgewood Village Council has passed a new ordinance restricting the use of micromobility vehicles—including electric scooters, e-bikes, bicycles, and skateboards—in the heart of the Central Business District (CBD).
Continue reading E-bike Safety Prompts Warning from NJ Police Departments
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Upper Saddle River NJ, New Jersey’s new Safe Passing Law went into effect on March 1st, 2022. With one of the strongest and most comprehensive safe passing laws in the county, New Jersey can now better protect vulnerable road users. The new law aims to prevent the near misses, injuries, and deaths that often occur on our streets.
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Ridgewood NJ, May is National Bike Month in the United States. It’s a time to celebrate the benefits of biking and encourage people to get out and ride. The month includes various events such as Bike to Work Week and Bike to School Day, as well as community bike rides, safety demonstrations, and other activities. The goal is to promote biking as a healthy, fun, and environmentally-friendly mode of transportation.
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Ridgewood NJ, American roads appear to be a hotbed of never-ending roadwars between cyclists and drivers, often shared with the masses on the likes of YouTube or other social media sites thanks to the innovation of dash-cam and helmet cameras.
Continue reading Cyclists/Drivers Relationships in New Jersey Among the Worst in the Country
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Trenton NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today announced critical funding to expand access to safe transportation and enhance areas around public transit facilities across the state. The awards total more than $24 million across three programs as part of Governor Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Funding for the Local Aid and Economic Development Grants line-item increased by nearly 50% over the last fiscal year, representing the Murphy Administration’s commitment to a wide range of transportation options and smart, transit-oriented development.
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Westwood NJ, we have been customers here for a very long time, for over 70 years, cyclists, friends, and family have trusted Westwood Cycle for all of their cycling needs. With more than 500 bicycles in stock for children and adults, and more than 300 on display, we have a bicycle for everyone!
Continue reading Westwood Cycle Offers Over 70 Years of Cycling Experience
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TRENTON NJ, As Governor Phil Murphy continues working to bolster New Jersey’s innovation economy, he signed legislation today (S731) that outlines regulations governing the use of low speed electric scooters and e-bikes.
The bill calls for motorized scooters and e-bikes capable of traveling 20 miles per hour or slower to be regulated much the same as ordinary bicycles, allowing their operation on streets, highways, and bicycle paths in this State. An operator of a low-speed electric bicycle or motorized scooter is not required to register the scooter or e-bike, furnish proof of insurance, or have a driver’s license. The bill further provides that all statutes, rules, and regulations that apply to ordinary bicycles will apply to low-speed electric bicycles and motorized scooters.
Continue reading Governor Murphy , “Reimagining of Urban Commuting.”
