May 2025: Rage Against the Turnpike Expansion!
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Hello neighbor,
There’s an emergency rally against the Turnpike Expansion on Wednesday, May 14. More details below!
May 14 - Rage Against the Turnpike Machine
The US Coast Guard released a decision concluding, inexplicably, that the Turnpike Expansion project would have "no significant impact" on surrounding communities. In response, Mayor Fulop immediately released a statement reiterating the call to cancel this project and invest in mass transit.
As a result of these events, we are holding a "Rage Against the Turnpike Machine" rally on Wednesday, May 14, 5pm-6:30pm, to speak to the failure of the Environmental Assessment to adequately assess the risks and impact of this project and announce the next steps we will be taking to stop this disastrous project. Local advocates and elected officials will be speaking. Please consider marking your calendar and showing up, and invite a friend or two!
WHEN: Wednesday, May 14, 5pm-6:30pm
WHERE: Mary Benson Park, Jersey City
WHAT: More than 20 elected representatives and other speakers to oppose the turnpike widening
May 20 - A Better PATH Rally
Hudson County Complete Streets will be hosting a rally for the Better PATH Campaign on Tuesday, May 20, at 5:00pm outside of the PATH Station at Exchange Place in Jersey City, NJ to announce 5,000+ signatures on the campaign for more frequent off-peak service and a PATH extension to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). Speakers at the event will include:
Strong Towns West Hudson, Christopher Vasquez
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop
State Senator Raj Mukherji
Chloe Desir, Ironbound Community Corporation
State Senator Angela McKnight
Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla
Emory Edwards, Hudson County Chamber of Commerce
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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.