Transit Village News – Page 4 – The Transit Friendly Planning Newsletter

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Work Moves Forward in Riverside

Located a mere 22 minutes from Camden via the RiverLINE, Riverside plans to expand its TOD efforts as New Jersey’s economic fortunes improve.

In 2010 Montclair and Somerville were designated as the state’s latest Transit Villages after demonstrating a sustained commitment to TOD.

In May 2010, The Avenue at South Orange officially opened to the public.

When completed in mid-2012, the Gateway will combine residential, commercial and educational uses, and provide additional parking in the downtown.

Redevelopment efforts in the City of Elizabeth have been given a boost this past year with the completion of the Elizabeth I. Kellogg building.

In November 2009 Pleasantville signed a master developer’s agreement with River Development, LLC for the City Center Redevelopment project.

The Delaware River Port Authority is currently examining proposals to help transform the 9.1-acre Collingswood Station Transit Village.

Transit-oriented redevelopment efforts in Rahway continue, though not without setbacks along the way.

The NJ Department of Transportation has designated Orange and the area around its NJ TRANSIT Orange Station as the state’s 20th Transit Village.

In spite of the bleak economy, Morristown’s new transit village is coming alive.