Avenues in Motion
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Avenues in Motion is the non-profit Transportation Management Association (TMA) serving Northwestern NJ.
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Trump administration announces it will try and pull congestion pricing approvals in letter sent to Gov. Hochul via the NY Post -- nypost.com/2025/02/19/u...
Exclusive | NYC congestion pricing axed as Trump pulls approval of hated toll
Congestion pricing, we hardly knew ye.
nypost.com
February 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Trump administration announces it will try and pull congestion pricing approvals in letter sent to Gov. Hochul via the NY Post -- nypost.com/2025/02/19/u...
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The only thing better than a protected bike lane, is a protected bike lane with streetart and murals on the barriers.
February 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
The only thing better than a protected bike lane, is a protected bike lane with streetart and murals on the barriers.
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The sinkhole that closed I-80 east since Feb. 11 has gotten worse causing state transportation officials to announce the highway will be closed for several more weeks.
This section of I-80 will be closed for weeks to fix what N.J. DOT describes as an underground void
The sinkhole that closed I-80 east since Feb. 11 has gotten worse causing state transportation officials to announce the highway will be closed for several more weeks.
www.nj.com
February 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The sinkhole that closed I-80 east since Feb. 11 has gotten worse causing state transportation officials to announce the highway will be closed for several more weeks.
Put a little love in your step this #valentinesday ! ❤️👟 Whether you’re walking to school or your bus stop, join us this Friday, February 14, for a heartwarming Walk to School Day. Don’t forget to show some love to your crossing guards and bus drivers with a sweet thank-you! 💌🚶🏽♂️❄️ #walktoschool
February 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Put a little love in your step this #valentinesday ! ❤️👟 Whether you’re walking to school or your bus stop, join us this Friday, February 14, for a heartwarming Walk to School Day. Don’t forget to show some love to your crossing guards and bus drivers with a sweet thank-you! 💌🚶🏽♂️❄️ #walktoschool
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Sir, a second sinkhole has hit NJ i80
February 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Sir, a second sinkhole has hit NJ i80
Whether your team takes home the trophy or not, make sure you win the night by getting home safely! 🏈🚗🚌 Don’t let a DUI be the real fumble—designate a sober driver, take public transportation, or use a rideshare. Plan ahead and enjoy the game responsibly! #superbowl #eagles #chiefs
February 7, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Whether your team takes home the trophy or not, make sure you win the night by getting home safely! 🏈🚗🚌 Don’t let a DUI be the real fumble—designate a sober driver, take public transportation, or use a rideshare. Plan ahead and enjoy the game responsibly! #superbowl #eagles #chiefs
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As an advocate this data is reassuring. Now, we need to convince people that there are other solutions. If we truly invest in public transportation, even the people driving will feel the benefits. It's so hard for people to understand what they don't experience personally - and yet, we must try.
“We found there’s this perfect one-to-one relationship. If a city increased its road capacity by 10% then driving went up by 10%.” Still one of the best articles on why building bigger roads leads to more driving. Understanding “The Unbreakabke Law Of Congestion” aka #InducedDemand. Via @wired.com
What's Up With That: Building Bigger Roads Actually Makes Traffic Worse
The concept is called induced demand, which is economist-speak for when increasing the supply of something (like roads) makes people want that thing even more. Though some traffic engineers made note ...
www.wired.com
February 7, 2025 at 2:13 PM
As an advocate this data is reassuring. Now, we need to convince people that there are other solutions. If we truly invest in public transportation, even the people driving will feel the benefits. It's so hard for people to understand what they don't experience personally - and yet, we must try.
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bluesky’s public launch was one year ago today
February 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
bluesky’s public launch was one year ago today
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This will surprise many Americans:
According to a new study, gigantic SUVs are no safer for occupants than merely big SUVs.
"For vehicles that weigh more than [~4,000 lbs, the fleet avg], there’s hardly any decrease in risk for occupants associated with additional poundage."
According to a new study, gigantic SUVs are no safer for occupants than merely big SUVs.
"For vehicles that weigh more than [~4,000 lbs, the fleet avg], there’s hardly any decrease in risk for occupants associated with additional poundage."
Supersizing vehicles offers minimal safety benefits — but substantial dangers
The safety benefits of larger vehicles top out quickly once curb weights exceed the fleet average, a new IIHS study shows.
www.iihs.org
February 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This will surprise many Americans:
According to a new study, gigantic SUVs are no safer for occupants than merely big SUVs.
"For vehicles that weigh more than [~4,000 lbs, the fleet avg], there’s hardly any decrease in risk for occupants associated with additional poundage."
According to a new study, gigantic SUVs are no safer for occupants than merely big SUVs.
"For vehicles that weigh more than [~4,000 lbs, the fleet avg], there’s hardly any decrease in risk for occupants associated with additional poundage."
It's #WinterSaltWeek (Jan 27-31)! Did you know that over 20 million tons of road salt are used each winter in the U.S., impacting our lakes, streams, and drinking water? Join the movement to protect our freshwater by learning about salt pollution and reduction solutions.
Balancing Safety and Sustainability: The Environmental Impact of Road Salt | Lake Hopatcong Foundation
www.lakehopatcongfoundation.org
January 27, 2025 at 3:27 PM
It's #WinterSaltWeek (Jan 27-31)! Did you know that over 20 million tons of road salt are used each winter in the U.S., impacting our lakes, streams, and drinking water? Join the movement to protect our freshwater by learning about salt pollution and reduction solutions.
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Kia recalls nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs because the seats may be missing bolts
Kia recalls nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs because the seats may be missing bolts
Kia issued a recall for nearly 23,000 EV9 models in the US over potentially missing seat bolts. Although only about 1% of the electric SUVs are estimated to have the defect, Kia is recalling certain 2024 and 2025 EV9 models out of caution. Here’s how to…
electrek.co
December 30, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Kia recalls nearly 23,000 EV9 SUVs because the seats may be missing bolts
Hi Bluesky! 🦋It’s our first post and we’re excited to be here! 🤗We’re a non-profit working to improve mobility, safety and sustainability in northwestern NJ through carpooling, biking, transit and more! Join us on our mission to create a cleaner, safer future for our communities! #sustainability
January 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Hi Bluesky! 🦋It’s our first post and we’re excited to be here! 🤗We’re a non-profit working to improve mobility, safety and sustainability in northwestern NJ through carpooling, biking, transit and more! Join us on our mission to create a cleaner, safer future for our communities! #sustainability