matter how minor, had to be approved by the NJ Department of Transportation.  Some of the types of modifications by counties and municipalities  permitted under the new statute include:

• Placement / removal of on-street parking, including meters
  
  
• Installation of in-street pedestrian crossing right-of-way signs
  
  
• Bus stops
  
  
• Altering of speed limits
  
  
• Installation of speed humps and other “vertical speed deflectors”
  
  
• Installation of stop signs on municipal streets within 500 feet of a school, playground or youth recreational facility
  
  

For more specifics about the new statute, visit the below links.

 

Link to approved law - http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2008/Bills/PL08/110_.PDF

 

New Jersey: One of the top 10 Bicycle Friendly States

 

The League of American Bicyclists recently released its second annual ranking of Bicycle Friendly States, and New Jersey again made the list.

 

The League scores the 50 states on

 

a 75-item questionnaire that evaluates their commitment to bicycling by examining six key areas: legislation, policies and programs, infrastructure, education and encouragement, evaluation and planning, and enforcement.

 

For 2009, the top 10 highest scoring states, in order, are: Washington, Wisconsin, Maine, Oregon, Minnesota, Iowa, Arizona, New Hampshire, Delaware, and New Jersey.

 

The League ranks the states annually and offers special recognition to those that apply for a Bicycle Friendly States award. The program links the League’s work with federal level and community advocacy throughout the nation and recognizes states, such as New Jersey, that work to actively support bicycling. The state rankings were first conducted in 2008; all questions and methodology remain constant to accurately track the progress of each state from year to year.

 

For more information about the Bicycle Friendly States Program, visit: http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bicyclefriendlyamerica/bicyclefriendlystate/