Rally Against the Turnpike Expansion in Bayonne!
Hello neighbor,
We have two action items for you: (1) The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is hosting their next public meeting on the Turnpike Extension project and we need the community to rally against it! (2) The county launched their Street Safety survey as part of the Vision Zero Action Plan study.
Bayonne Turnpike Public Meeting
WHAT: Rally against the Turnpike Expansion in Bayonne
WHEN: Tuesday, May 28, 2024 | Rally @ 5:00 PM | “Listening Session” @ 6:30 PM
WHERE: Woodrow Wilson School #10, 101 W 56th Street, Bayonne, NJ 07002
HOW: RSVP to Join Us and for More Details
GETTING THERE: By Bus or Light Rail
From downtown Jersey City take the 81x from Grove Street
JSQ/West Side/Heights folks can take the 10/119
The closest Light Rail Station to the school is 45th Street Station
We need to show up in force to the NJ Turnpike Authority's "Listening Session" in Bayonne to show Governor Murphy and the Turnpike Authority that this is the wrong project for Hudson County – and the wrong way to spend our transportation dollars.
Despite the massive amount of funds proposed for spending on this project, the Turnpike Authority has yet to hold a public hearing on the project. In February they held a “listening session” in Newark where the public could view displays about the project but there was no opportunity to comment on the record.
This $11B highway boondoggle will double the number of cars coming into Bayonne, Jersey City, and Canal Street. This is a detriment to our community, our noise and air quality, and a massive waste of money. The Turnpike Authority had many other alternatives to fix the bridge or just build a replacement, but they pursued the most expensive and the most environmentally damaging option with. They haven’t invited public input or comment into this process at all.
Read this clear-eyed editorial by Hoboken Mayor Bhalla to learn more about why so many local elected officials are opposed to this project.
Please RSVP so we can send you details. We expect supporters of the project to be there, so we need a big turnout to make our voices heard loud and clear!
TAKE A MINUTE TO SIGN THE PETITION
ACTION: Street Safety Survey
The County is gathering input from all communities with this survey. Please take the time to finish it and pinpoint issues on the interactive map portion! The survey is available in several languages.
HCCS Recognized at the 2024 Summit
At the 2024 NJ Bike & Walk Summit, the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition presented Hudson County Complete Streets with the 2024 Marty Epstein Advocate of the Year Award. We are absolutely humbled for this recognition and we are looking forward to continuing the work!
Upcoming Events
WeeBiken and Bike North Bergen community ride on Sunday May 26.
The Jersey City Ward Tour is back on Sunday June 2nd! Registration is now open.
Our online calendar is being updated frequently with community bike rides, street fairs, and more!
Worth Reading or Watching
HCCS filmed a mission video to spread awareness. Catch the film on YouTube or Vimeo.
A Scientific America piece says what we’ve known all along: we need to make our cities less car-dependent.
Get Involved
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Visit our advocacy groups and reach out to them. We are still looking for local leaders in West New York, Guttenberg, Secaucus, Harrison, and Kearny.
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