REMINDER: CLEAR camera enforcement program launches tomorrow on downtown Washington St.
The City of Hoboken will launch its new CLEAR (Camera-based License plate Enforcement for Access & Response times) program tomorrow, Oct. 1, as part of its Vision Zero initiative eliminate traffic deaths and injuries, improve safety, and reduce traffic congestion along downtown Washington Street.
CLEAR is an automated camera-based enforcement system designed to address illegal parking behaviors, including double parking in bike lanes, vehicles obstructing bus stops, and improper use of loading zones. These violations have created hazardous conditions for cyclists, pedestrians, bus riders, and motorists, and have reduced the efficiency of Washington Street as a key corridor for both daily commuters and emergency vehicles.
As part of the new program, cameras will monitor illegal parking activity along Washington Street between Observer Highway and Eighth Street. Violations will be reviewed by Hoboken Parking Utility staff, and if warranted, citations will be mailed to the registered vehicle owners.
Recent data shows:
- Bike lanes are blocked an average of 4.5 hours per day at each monitored location
- 68 double parking violations occur daily per location
- Bus stops are obstructed an average of 158 times per day
- More than half of loading zone activity violates city code
In addition, over 75% of recent survey respondents agreed that double parking creates serious safety concerns.
Additionally, CLEAR aims to improve curb turnover and access to short-term parking at loading zones for customers and businesses and will also allow for a more efficient use of City resources by enabling the Hoboken Parking Utility and Police Department to better allocate staff across the City.
For more information, including FAQs about the CLEAR program, visit
www.hobokennj.gov/resources/automated-enforcement.
October Flu Vaccine Clinics at the Multi-Service Center
Residents are reminded that the City of Hoboken and the Hoboken Health Division are hosting a flu vaccine clinic, in partnership with Medicine Man Pharmacy, on Thursday, Oct 2. from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Multi-Service Center, 124 Grand St.
Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred, and can be made at
www.medicinemanrx.com
The Hoboken Health Division will co-host another flu vaccine clinic with the Hudson Regional Health Commission, to host a flu vaccine clinic on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., also at the Mutli-Service Center.
Appointments can be made at:
https://hudsoncountyvax.org/
For upcoming vaccine clinics later this fall and winter, please visit:
https://www.hobokennj.gov/departments/health-department
Attend the Rockefeller Group North End Community Meeting Oct. 14
Hoboken community members are invited to join a virtual community meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 6 p.m., regarding a proposed redevelopment project within the North End Redevelopment Plan Area. The redevelopment project, proposed by the Rockefeller Group, will encompass 2.5 City blocks including the 1500 block of Willow Avenue, the1500 block of Park Avenue, and 1413-1430 Willow Avenue.
The project architect will present the proposed redevelopment project, which includes 729 residential units (composed of both rental and condominium units,) 10% affordable housing, a 275-space municipal parking garage, ground floor retail, linear park space, pedestrian promenades, and protected bike lanes along 15th Street, as well as green roofs on each building for stormwater management and other various site improvements.
Community members will have an opportunity to ask questions and comment on the proposal. No action will be taken by the Governing Body.
To register for the Zoom meeting,
CLICK HERE.
