Safe Routes to School Project

PROJECT BACKGROUND – Started in 2021

The purpose of this project is to support Safe Routes to School (SRTS) safety and access improvements by implementing traffic calming measures on Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue between Prospect Avenue and Comstock Street. The project Design and Construction cost is funded by federal funds administered through NJDOT Local Aid Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program and Design Assistance.

PROPOSED PROJECT LIMITS AND IMPROVEMENTS MAY INCLUDE:

• Installing raised intersections at the intersections of:
  1. Fourth Avenue & Prospect Avenue
  2. Fourth Avenue & Bridge Street
  3. Fourth Avenue & Pine Street
  4. Fourth Avenue & Comstock Street
  5. Third Avenue & Prospect Avenue
  6. Third Avenue & Pine Street
• Installing Driver Feedback (Your Speed Is) signs at the intersections of:
  1. Fourth Avenue & Central Avenue
  2. Fourth Avenue & Jeffrey Street
  3. Third Avenue & Central Avenue
  4. Third Avenue & Bridge Street
• Installation of a four-way stop at the intersections of:
  1. Third Avenue & Comstock Street
  2. Third Avenue & Pine Street
• Removal of the Existing Traffic Signal at Third Avenue & Pine Street
• Shared lane markings / bicycle lanes on Third Avenue (between Ridge Avenue and Memorial Drive)