NJ News – Page 13 – The Transit Friendly Planning Newsletter

Belmar and Netcong have chosen developers for major mixed-use TOD projects surrounding their train stations.

Riverside Renaissance: Two Major Projects Announced

Riverside Township in Burlington County has recently announced two major projects in its transit village district.

Since Rahway was featured in our first issue, a lot has been happening in this Transit Village as it continues toward its redevelopment goals.

In Jersey City, three blocks from the West Side Avenue Station, new townhomes and lofts are being built by Centex Homes.

Kaplan Companies has completed a $50,000 retrofit to Cinnaminson’s RiverLINE light rail station to improve access in Villages at Cinnaminson Harbour.

New Jersey’s two light rail lines form valuable links to existing transportation infrastructure, providing riders more options for destinations.

Over the past decade, Cranford has invested heavily in efforts to attract new businesses and residents, including a successful transit village bid.

Netcong borough officials were informed September 29, 2005 of their official designation as New Jersey’s next Transit Village.

Four Transit Villages received FY2005 project awards totally $1 million provided by the New Jersey Transportation Trust fund.

A new pedestrian overpass has opened at South Amboy station linking the parking lot on the north side with a new transit plaza on the south side.