Somerset County is developing a new transportation plan

Mike Deak, MyCentralJersey.com
·2 min read

SOMERVILLE - Residents are invited to a virtual meeting of the Somerset County Planning Board's proposed “Keep Somerset Moving Transportation Plan 2045.”

The virtual meeting will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Feb. 1. Registration is required by Jan. 31.

To learn more and register for the meeting, visit https://somersetcounty.mysocialpinpoint.com.

Following a brief presentation, there will be an opportunity for participants to share their thoughts in a breakout room and during a question-and-answer. Spanish captioning will be provided, and the presentation will be recorded.

Transportation is a priority for the Board of County Commissioners, Commission Director Shanel Y. Robinson said.

“One major priority is improving our transportation systems and helping residents easily and affordably get to their classes, jobs, medical appointments, shopping, and other necessary appointments," Robinson said earlier this month. "This is not only about improving Somerset County’s program, but about partnering with NJ Transit and our municipalities in a comprehensive effort.”

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The Keep Somerset Moving plan replaces the 2011 County Circulation Plan: Making Connections.

The county Office of Planning, Policy and Economic Development will guide the development of the new transportation plan, which will be included as part of the Somerset County Master Plan.

The proposed plan's goals are::

  • Maintaining and enhancing the countywide multi‐modal transportation network

  • Considering the needs of all the county’s transportation system users and travel modes

  • Guiding transportation decision-making: plans, policies, projects

  • Using an equity-based approach to include underserved communities within the planning process

  • Developing projects for a six-year County Capital Improvement Program

  • Collaborating with municipal and state agency partners on coordinated land use and transportation planning decisions

  • Addressing environmental concerns, traffic congestion, and safety

For more information, visit Keep Somerset Moving: Transportation Plan 2045 | Somerset County.

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