April 2025: Walk, Bike & Ride Gubernatorial Candidates Forum
Note: You may be receiving this newsletter if you recently signed a petition from Hudson County Complete Streets.
Hello neighbor,
The June primaries are heating up with upcoming Gubernatorial candidate forums about who has the best transportation platform. And we’re still accepting applications for our part time Executive Director role!
April 30 - Gubernatorial Candidate Forum
WHAT: Join this conversation with the Gubernatorial candidates about their vision for reliable transit access for everyone in New Jersey.
WHERE: Register on Zoom
WHEN: Wednesday, April 30 at 6:30pm (EST)
WHY: Hear from three Gubernatorial candidates and ask questions before the June primaries about their plans for better transit and safe streets in our state.
Executive Director (Part-Time)
We’re still accepting applications for this exciting role!
We're seeking a dynamic individual who can spend 20 hours per week building on our established momentum, with potential for the position to expand to full-time within 12-18 months.
The ideal candidate will bring nonprofit experience and a talent for fundraising, while sharing our commitment to transportation equity. They will lead our fundraising initiatives, strengthen our advocacy campaigns, maintain crucial partnerships, and help shape our strategic direction.
If you or someone you know is a self-starter with a passion for creating positive change in Hudson County's transportation landscape, we encourage you to learn more about this opportunity.
May 3 - Secaucus Green Festival
We’ll have a table at the Secaucus Green Festival! Stop by and chat with the team to learn how you can get involved and the latest on safe streets and transit in Hudson County.
PATH Campaign Closing in on 5000 signatures!
We’re close to a critical milestone but we still need help to reach our goal of 10,000 signatures! Sign up for weekend shifts using our form below. Can't make the Saturday shifts? We can also train you to volunteer on your own schedule - just note that in the sign-up form. Sign up people any time you’re waiting on a PATH platform - it’s always an opportunity to find more supporters!
Upcoming Events
Our online calendar is being updated frequently with community bike rides, socials, street fairs, and more!
Worth Reading or Watching
Get Involved
Join our Slack Workspace!
Sign, forward and share our active campaigns for a Better PATH Service, stop the Turnpike Trap, #FixJFKBlvd, 14th St. Viaduct, and Boulevard East.
Visit our local advocacy groups and reach out to them. We are still looking for local champions in West New York, Guttenberg, and Secaucus.
Make a donation to support our movement!
Around the Hudson
NJ TRANSIT released the Existing Conditions Report for NewBus Hudson.
The West Hudson Circulation Project will study mobility for the west region of the county, which includes Kearny, Harrison, and East Newark.
The Meadowlands District is working on a safety action plan.
Learn more about Newark’s BIKENewark project.
Harrison has released materials for the Harrison Streets for All project plan.
The Greenway is underway. Stay up to date here.