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Cycling advocates press county for signage and updated bike/trail plans; county engineer says plans are underway
Summary
Cycling groups and Union County Connects urged the county to install MUTCD-approved safe passing signage, update the county bicycle master plan and release the parks master plan; County Engineer Rick Mateus said the Safe Streets and Roads for All plan is about 70% complete and the bicycle master plan update is underway with consultant review.
Cycling advocates and trail groups told the Board of County Commissioners the county needs to do more to protect cyclists and pedestrians, including installing approved signage and updating planning documents, and county leaders said work is in progress.
John Pisco, president of All On Cycling Club of New Jersey, told commissioners the club runs about 30 group rides a week in Union County and has more than 500 paid members. He urged the county to install MUTCD-approved signs to make drivers aware of New Jersey—s safe passing law (passed in February 2022) and the state—s four-foot safe-passing guidance for…
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