NJ News – Page 14 – The Transit Friendly Planning Newsletter

Construction on a new mixed-use TOD at the Morristown rail station is anticipated to begin this fall, The Highlands at Morristown.

Hamilton Station Redevelopment Plan Moves Ahead

Selection of a master developer is anticipated in late 2005 for a transit-oriented development at the Hamilton Township NJ TRANSIT Station.

NJ TRANSIT, the NJ Office of Smart Growth and West Windsor Township completed a Station Area Vision Plan for the Princeton Junction Station in June.

The plan “TOD Opportunities in Somerset County, New Jersey” was awarded the NJAPA Outstanding Planning Implementation Award.

Rahway’s commitment to transit-oriented development principles have guided recent revitalization efforts of its downtown.

On February 15, 2005 New Brunswick and Journal Square in Jersey City, were designated as New Jersey’s newest Transit Villages.

Somerset County will soon complete work on a transit-oriented development study to help municipalities to effectively implement TOD planning.

NJ TRANSIT has introduced the New Jersey Statewide Smart Commute Initiative to encourage residents to consider homeownership options near transit.