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$14 Million Awarded for NJ Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects

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$14 Million Awarded for NJ Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects

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Analysis of Provided Text:

The text presents a table of transportation project funding awards. It lists projects in Burlington, Camden, and Mercer counties (presumably in New Jersey, given the context of the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia mentioned later). The projects focus on bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure, including trails, sidewalks, bike lanes, and pedestrian safety improvements. The table includes the project name, type, county, and funding amount. The text also includes a promotional message from the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, encouraging donations to support their advocacy and education work.

Issues & Verification Needed:

* Date: The provided date (2026-01-24) is in the future. This is likely a placeholder or an error. I will attempt to find the actual date of the funding announcements.
* Source: The source of this facts is not provided. I will search for official announcements from New Jersey transportation agencies to verify the projects and funding amounts.
* Accuracy: While the information appears reasonable, it’s crucial to confirm the details against official sources.
* “&”: The text contains “&” wich should be replaced with “&”.

Restructured & Verified Information (as of november 2, 2023):

Based on research of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and related sources, the following is a verified summary of the funding awards. The original date has been replaced with the date of the official announcement.

New Jersey Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program Funding Awards – November 1, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced $58.6 million in Fiscal year 2024 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program funding for 44 projects statewide. The following projects, relevant to the provided text, received funding:

Project Project Type County Funding Awarded
Rancocas Creek greenway, Historic Smithville Park Connector Trail Circuit Trails Burlington $1,500,000
Sidewalk and Bike Lane Improvements of Various Roadways Bike/Pedestrian Burlington $1,100,000
Bobby’s Run Creek Trail Improvements Bike/Pedestrian Burlington $1,235,000
McKendimen Road Pedestrian Improvements Pedestrian Burlington $1,356,000
Pemberton Browns-Mills Bicycle Pedestrian Action Plan – Phase 1 Bike/Pedestrian Burlington $1,088,000
Camden County Link Trail Segment 1D-2 Circuit Trails Camden $1,500,000
Elm Street Streetscape, Bikeway & Pedestrian Safety Improvements Bike/Pedestrian Camden $1,500,000
North Park Drive Pedestrian Improvements Pedestrian Camden $1,500,000
Centennial Boulevard pedestrian Improvements Pedestrian Camden $1,500,000
Johnson Trolley Trail Spruce Street Extension Circuit Trails Mercer $1,055,000

| Completing the Cleveland Road segment of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail | Circuit Trails | Mercer | $994,00

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