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Strategy Profiles
1 Land use
2 Bicycle/Pedestrian
3 Bicycle/Pedestrian
4 Bicycle/Pedestrian
5 Travel Demand
6 Travel Demand
7 Transit
8 Transit
9 Transit
10 Transit
11 Roadway
12 Roadway
13 Goods Movement
14 Roadway
15 Roadway
16 Roadway
Acknowledgments
Press Release
updated 09/23/99
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1
Concentrated
High-Density
/Mixed Land Use
| The Situation |
Land use patterns within the Route 1 corridor
are characterized by separation of large areas of low-density residential and
non-residential uses; non-residential uses are separated from roads by extensive areas of
grass and parking, and residential areas are spread out with large lot single family
dwellings. This pattern results in a near-dependence on the auto, and is not conducive to
walking, biking or competitive transit service. |
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| The Proposal |
Use two geographically-defined areas as
prototypes and work with the respective townships to provide greater mobility by fostering
high density "neo-traditional" growth patterns and community-oriented design and
amenities. |
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| The Locations |
In the townships of Woodbridge (Metro Park/
Downtown Woodbridge areas) and Edsion (Raritan Center). |
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| The Actions |
Within the Study Area, conduct an inventory of
current land uses; review mapping and plans; and gather local zoning ordinances. Conduct
literature research for the latest information on parking reduction, mixed uses and
similar model circulation/trip reduction elements. Work with the appropriate organizations
to agree to and implement a set of desired changes to current land use and development
practices. |
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| Estimated Annual Cost ($Millions) |
N/A |
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| Overall Traffic Benefits |
High |
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| Other Impacts and Considerations |
This effort would require significant
cooperation and support between the county, townships, developers, lenders, businesses and
the general public; requiring on-going coordination and public involvement mechanisms.
Major changes in regulations or ordinances may require legislative actions. |
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| Lead (Sponsor) |
Middlesex County |
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| Support |
Woodbridge and Edison Townships, Tri-State
Transportation Campaign, NJ Future, NJDOT, NJTPA, NJT, OSP, MSM, State Legislature |
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| Possible Funding |
Public/Private Partnering |
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| Estimated Time Frame |
Long Term |
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