Safe Routes to School grant for Bergen Avenue (Res. 26-729)
At a glance
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- What: Resolution 26-729 (agenda item 10.11) authorizes an application for and acceptance of NJDOT Safe Routes to School funding of about $1 million for Bergen Avenue.
- Where it stands: discussed at the November 9 caucus; listed on the November 12 regular agenda.
Sources
- 2026-11-09 - Municipal Caucus (video of the November 9 caucus, auto-captions)
- 2026-11-12 - Municipal Council (posted agenda)
Log
- 2026-11-09 - Municipal Caucus - Infrastructure said Bergen Avenue between Claremont and Bayview serves students at two nearby schools, sits on the Vision Zero High Injury Network and was chosen over a second candidate after review with state DOT and the regional planning organization. The application is due that Friday and staff believed there is no match. Members asked about sidewalk parking near the school, crossing guards on Kennedy Boulevard (a county road) and for the application, injury data and the school travel plan; one member said he would not vote in support.
- 2026-11-12 - Municipal Council - Agenda lists Resolution 26-729; outcome not yet recorded.