Somerset County Residents' Input Sought At Virtual Public Meeting For Roadway Safety Study

Press release from the Somerset County Government:

Post Date:10/29/2020 3:26 PM

SOMERVILLE, NJ – The Somerset County Planning Division will conduct a virtual public meeting to hear residents’ feedback about the second phase of the Somerset County Roadway Safety Study. Since the completion of the initial safety analysis, five county roadways have been selected for further analysis to determine what improvements should be implemented.

“This is a chance for residents to give input about how they think the roadways that were selected can be improved,” said Somerset County Freeholder Deputy Director Sara Sooy, planning board liaison. “Their feedback is valued and will definitely be considered during the final evaluation process.”

“Of course, improvements will be made based on a thorough analysis during the study, but we also need to hear from residents,” said Somerset County Freeholder Melonie Marano, public works liaison. “Sometimes, the best suggestions can come from those who travel these roadways every day.”

At the virtual public meeting, there will be a brief presentation that will include an explanation about the results of the initial analysis and why the five roadways were selected. Following the presentation, residents can join any of the seven discussion groups to provide their input.

The virtual public meeting will be held on Thursday, Nov. 12, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Click here to register.

Participants will have the chance to join one of seven break-out groups:

• Finderne Avenue/Main Street, Bridgewater Township
• Franklin Boulevard, Franklin Township
• Green Brook Road, North Plainfield Borough
• Somerset Street, Raritan Borough
• Main Street, Millstone Borough
• Spanish Language Group
• General Group to discuss broad transportation topics

To provide feedback before the virtual public meeting, click here to visit the online map tool. To sign up for study updates, send an email to SCroadwaysafetystudy@co.somerset.nj.us.

For more information, contact Somerset County Planning Director Walter C. Lane, AICP, PP, at SCroadwaysafetystudy@co.somerset.nj.us or call 908-231-7021.

The Roadway Safety Study is a sub-regional study funded by a grant from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). Click here for more details about the Roadway Safety Study.

The Somerset County Planning Division helps government officials, business leaders, and citizens create communities that offer better choices for where and how people work and live by positively influencing the process of growth and change in the county. The county’s Planning Division also helps build an optimum living and working environment for residents and employers by protecting the natural environment and preserving the county’s rich history, farmland and natural beauty.

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