NJFIT
supports alternatives
to driving by promoting
walking, bicycling
and mass transit. This
benefits those who
cannot or do not wish
to drive. By designing
Complete Streets, NJFIT reduces
the stress on our existing
roadways. Complete
Streets describes a
comprehensive, integrated
and connected multi-modal
network of transportation
options, similar to
what existed over 50
years ago when people
used to walk to many
of their daily destinations.
Today, driving is sometimes
the only option
Unsafe
conditions may
result
when facilities are
not
provided for all
types
of transportation.
in many communities, because
destinations are too far or too dangerous
to reach by foot or bicycle.
These trips add millions
of cars to our roads every
year.
Community-focused
design reduces the need
to drive everywhere
When residences are closer to each
other and closer to community services,
people need to drive less and tend
to walk or bike instead. Newer suburbs
are generally more
decentralized,
therefore increasing independence
on the automobile.
Providing
travel choices
enhances
transportation equity
New Jersey is the home of more than 1.5
million senior citizens (U.S. Census
2008 population) and this number is growing
quickly. Many of these senior citizens,
along with other New Jersey residents
who do not have access to a vehicle,
live in suburban communities. These same
suburban communities do not accommodate
people on bikes or foot. NJFIT is
working to ensure these residents enjoy
basic mobility by providing transportation
options.
Biking provides a healthy
way to get around.
One
study found that
households in
higher density,
transit-oriented
suburbs drive
20
to 25 percent less
than households in
conventional, low-density,
auto-oriented
suburbs.
The
Tools and Case Studies
best associated with
the
More Ways to
Travel FITness goal is
listed below in the drop
down boxes. Achieving
this goal is possible
through the application
of various tools and programs.
