REMINDER: Bike parking changes around Hoboken Terminal
Please be advised, due to the upcoming removal of bike parking along NJ Transit property for construction related to the Hoboken Connect project, the City of Hoboken added 28 new bicycle parking spaces on Hudson Street between Hudson Place and Newark Street.
Racks on Hudson Place between Hudson Street and River Street will be removed tomorrow, March 27. The removal of these racks is required to facilitate the construction of a temporary bus terminal that will be used while construction begins on the new permanent NJ Transit bus terminal.
The construction is part of the Hoboken Connect project, which will revitalize southeastern sections of Hoboken, including the Hoboken Terminal and the surrounding area.
The LCOR project, includes:
- A new NJ Transit bus terminal featuring an indoor market
- The rehabilitation of the historic Ferry Terminal and Warrington Plaza
- Enhancements to Hudson Place, transforming portions of the roadway into a pedestrian and retail plaza
- Development of a new affordable housing and residential and office space
To mitigate the impact on cyclists during construction, the City is relocating bike racks in advance of any planned removals and continues to explore additional areas around Hoboken Terminal that are outside of construction zones.
Bicycle commuters to the Hoboken Terminal area are encouraged to take advantage of nearby bicycle parking on Sinatra Drive as well as on Hudson Place between River Street and Warrington Plaza.
Additionally, Citi Bike members are reminded of the Citi Bike valet on River Street and Hudson Place.
For more information on valet service, go to
https://www.hobokennj.gov/news/hoboken-terminal-citi-bike-valet-service-returns-may-6.
REMINDER: HPD/HFD/HPU pop-up safety tent TOMORROW
Residents are reminded that the Hoboken Police Department will be hosting a pop-up pedestrian and traffic safety community engagement event tomorrow, Thursday, March 27, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the northeast corner of Washington and Third Streets.
Representatives from the HPD Traffic and Transportation Unit will be available to discuss various issues related to pedestrian and traffic safety in Hoboken. All residents are welcome to stop by for conversations, to ask questions, and present concerns.
The Hoboken Parking Utility (HPU) will also be represented, with staff on site to register E-bike delivery riders in accordance with Hoboken City code and provide them with mandatory safety vests and the Hoboken Fire Prevention Bureau will be on hand to help educate the public about the City's new lithium-ion battery fire safety laws.
Read more about all of the offerings at tomorrows pop-up safety tent here:
https://local.nixle.com/alert/11470633/
Apply to the Youth Climate Action Fund
Applications for microgrants of up to $5,000 from the Youth Climate Action Fund are due on April 1 by 4 p.m. Funding is available for youth-led climate action projects, made possible by a $100,000 grant from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The funds aim to empower young leaders to implement initiatives that address climate challenges within the city.
Applications are available online by clicking
HERE.
Eligible projects must be led by individuals aged 15 to 24 who live, work, or attend school in Hoboken. Projects should focus on designing, planning, overseeing, managing, and/or implementing an urgent climate solution.
Youth are encouraged to propose projects across categories such as:
- Youth-led awareness, education, research, and development initiatives: Examples include climate education programs, hackathons, surveys and research, clubs or curricula, and public art or awareness campaigns.
- Youth-driven climate mitigation and adaptation projects: Projects may involve community gardening, tree planting, reforestation, urban farming, recycling programs, waste reduction efforts, or climate resilience workshops.
- Co-governed youth climate action plans: These may include partnerships between city leaders and youth groups to inform climate-related policy decisions, or the creation of youth climate ambassadors or advisory boards.
To qualify for funding, organizations must be youth-led or prioritize youth involvement. Applicants are encouraged to submit one application per project, though organizations may apply for multiple projects.
