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Consultants outline Hackensack bicycle plan; advocates urge permanent, protected lanes
Summary
Consultants working with the New Jersey Department of Transportation presented a draft comprehensive bicycle plan for Hackensack, outlining outreach, data analysis and a pilot program. Community members and cycling advocates urged permanent, protected infrastructure and clearer rules for e-bikes and scooters.
A consultant team working with the New Jersey Department of Transportation presented a comprehensive bicycle plan for the City of Hackensack on Sept. 9, describing a public-outreach driven study that aims to improve bicycle safety and infrastructure and is expected to be completed in December. Rachna Sheth, deputy director of planning at NV5, said the project "was funded through NJDOT's local technical assistance assistance program" and that the plan started in February.
Why it matters: The city’s plan will guide future street investments and grant applications. Residents, school staff and county advocates attending the meeting emphasized that any plan should prioritize long-term, protected bicycle infrastructure and a clear local approach to rapidly expanding electric bicycles and scooters.
The consultant team said its work combines outreach, crash…
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