The public is invited to attend a community meeting to provide feedback on a proposed complete streets redesign of a section of Willow Avenue. The “open house” type meeting will take place at the Wallace School (1100 Willow Avenue) on Thursday, May 23rd from 2pm to 8pm.
Pedestrian safety is of paramount importance along this corridor featuring high volumes of two of the city’s most vulnerable demographics -- children and seniors. In accordance with the City’s and County’s Complete Streets Policies, planning is underway to make this segment of Willow Avenue a Complete Street that is safe and inviting for all types of roadway users. Hudson County is preparing to resurface Willow Avenue (a County road) between 11th Street and 13th Street. The open house will give the community an opportunity to provide feedback on the resurfacing project as well as contribute to a long-term vision for the project area.
The proposed design features new high-visibility crosswalks, “low-cost” curb extensions that reduce pedestrian crossing distances, back-in angle parking for safer parking and unloading, and bicycle lanes to help calm traffic and reduce speeding. Reduced crossing distances provide extra time for green lights, and computer models show no negative impact on traffic flow.
Those not able to attend will be able to view all project information and provide feedback online via the City's website (www.hobokennj.org/departments/transportation-parking/projects) following the public display until the end of the month (Friday, May 31).
