Plainfield NJ – Page 2

The Week in TOD News September 4-10, 2021

September 13, 2021September 13, 2021 Steph_Admin affordable housing, American Rescue Plan, Austin TX, Bound Brook NJ, BRT, Córdoba Argentina, eTOD, Minneapolis MN, mobility management, Morrisville NC, Newark NJ, Newington CT, Norristown PA, Plainfield NJ, redevelopment, right of return, systemic disinvestment, TOD zoning, transit equity, transit passes, Vancouver Canada

Transit agencies and developers explore bundling transit passes with rent. NJ TRANSIT towns to see more growth.

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The Week in TOD News February 6-12, 2021

February 16, 2021February 18, 2021 Stephanie DiPetrillo air-cleaning technology, Ann Arbor MI, Chicago Il, contactless fares, COVID-19, flexible fares, Hudson Bergen Light Rail, Hyannis MA, Newton MA, Oakland CA, parking, Plainfield NJ, public transportation, redevelopment, Redwood City CA, transit funding, Turlock CA, vaccination, Woodbridge NJ

Transit agencies are asking for billions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds. Will a transit-friendly crop of leaders in Washington be able to deliver?

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The Week in TOD News November 7-13, 2020

November 17, 2020November 20, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo accessibility, affordable housing, building height, bus lanes, choice riders, complete communities, density, driving, Equitable TOD, free fares, funding, infill development, Jersey City NJ, masks, Plainfield NJ, weekend service

Concerns about the impact of the pandemic on public transit continue. Achieving affordable housing through TOD, density, and infill development. Plus improving bus service and reliability.

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The Week in NJTOD News October 31-November 6, 2020

November 9, 2020November 10, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo Bayonne NJ, Brightline, Centennial CO, commuting, coronavirus, Fairfax County VA, Glassboro Camden Line, Indonesia, Jersey City NJ, Malaysia, Metropark Station, NJ TRANSIT, paratransit, Plainfield NJ, Putrajaya Line, ridership, transit initiatives, West Oakland CA, Woodbridge NJ

Change is the watchword of the week. Nationally—renewed commitment to bus customers and approved transit initiatives. Locally—planning efforts for the Glassboro-Camden Line and NJ TRANSIT advances TOD projects. Plus a look at how Fairfax County, Virginia advanced multifamily housing.

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The Week in TOD News August 8-14, 2020

August 17, 2020August 19, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo anti-displacement, Atlantic City NJ, bike ped, climate, coronavirus, COVID-19, Fairfax VA, gentrification, high-speed rail, local workforce development, mixed-use spaces, Montgomery County MD, New Jersey, Omaha NE, opportunity zones, parking minimum, Pawtucket RI, pedestrian oriented, pedestrian oriented infrastructure, Philadelphia PA, pike and pedestrian oriented infrastructure, Plainfield NJ, public transportation, redevelopment, revitalization, sprawl, tax abatement, Thailand, transit access, transit-oriented communities, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, zoning

This week’s news… staying safe when riding transit, the enduring appeal of urban places, and thinking beyond zoning to promote affordable housing.

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The Week in TOD News July 4-10, 2020

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo accessibility, bike/ped infrastructure, bus electrification, Citibike, cyclist, e-bikes, electric bus, electric-bikes, fleet electrification, Germany, green transportation, incremental development, Jersey City NJ, light rail transit, Lime, neighborhood revitalization, New York City, Newark NJ, PILOT, Plainfield NJ, rail transit, redevelopment, Revel, train stations, transit-oriented development, transportation equity, Tyson's Corner VA, walkability, Yulu

As stories from the U.S., Europe, and India indicate, micro-mobility via bikes, e-bikes, and walking is emerging as an alternative to traditional transit. TOD in Newark, Plainfield, and Jersey City also makes the news.

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The Week in TOD News May 23-29, 2020

June 1, 2020June 4, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo Beverly Massachusetts, East Boston MA, gentrification, Jersey City NJ, Missoula Montana, mobility, Plainfield NJ, Portal Bridge, post-pandemic, sustainability, Tongzhou Beijing China, traffic-free, Twin Cities

Cities and organizations look to promote sustainable practices post-pandemic. Jersey City and Plainfield projects. Portal Bridge funds. TOD from around the country. And work progresses on one of the world’s largest underground transportation hubs in Beijing.

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The Week in TOD News February 22-28, 2020

March 3, 2020March 5, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo affordable housing, Austin TX, BRT, Charlotte NC, Cleveland OH, Finland, Fresno CA, Germany, Hicksville NY, housing density, Jersey City NJ, Linden NJ, millennials, New Jersey 2020 Budget, New Rochelle NY, Plainfield NJ, redevelopment, Snohomish County WA, transit hub, transit-oriented development

Redevelopment plans for Plainfield, Linden & Jersey City; NJ TRANSIT funding plan; Affordable Housing Trust Fund; Keeping millennials in NJ. Cleveland explores new BRT route, Preserving trees in TOD, Affordable housing in Charlotte, Redevelopment in New Rochelle & Hicksville. German train hubs and Finland’s “One Hour Train” project.

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The Week in TOD News January 11-17, 2020

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Stephanie DiPetrillo affordability, affordable housing, Austin TX, Chicago Il, China State Railway Group, Coachella CA, decade of the rail, density, downtown redevelopment, Germany, Jersey City NJ, mixed-use developments, Montclair NJ, Morristown NJ, New York NY, pedestrian-friendly downtown, Plainfield NJ, Pune India, Redevelopment projects, transit villages, underground transit system, urban development, walk and bike initiatives, walkable downtown

Building boom in Montclair, Major tenant signs in Morristown, New Jersey City project, and Living in Plainfield. Encouraging density in Chicago, Austin plans transit expansion, Coachella’s transit future, “Rent & Ride” affordability in NYC. Pune, India, advances TOD, China to build 4000 km of new rail, and Germany embraces rail over air.

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The Week in TOD News November 9-15, 2019

November 19, 2019November 21, 2019 Stephanie DiPetrillo Atlanta GA, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, Chicago Il, congestion pricing, electric vehicles charging stations, high-speed rail, infill development, Los Angeles CA, Montreal Canada, Plainfield NJ, rideshare congestion tax, transit network design, Vision Zero, Washington DC

Redevelopment, engagement & planning in Plainfield NJ, NJ electric vehicles charging stations, Jersey City redevelopment. Chicago rideshare congestion tax, congestion pricing, Los Angeles infill development, bike and pedestrian infrastructure, Washington DC’s Vision Zero Office, major transit expansion plans for Atlanta & Montreal. What’s driving demand for high-speed rail?