Somerset County Government: Somerset County Planning Division To Host Virtual Public Meeting On Sept. 13

Press release from the Somerset County Government:

09/09/2021 11:13 AM

SOMERVILLE, NJ – Join the Somerset County Planning Division on  Monday, Sept. 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., for a virtual public meeting to discuss the “Freight Concept Development Study,” which will explore potential options to eliminate the Port Reading railroad crossing in Bound Brook for the purpose of improving the town’s safety, boosting its economic vitality and easing traffic congestion. Presenters will also explain the goals of the project, its challenges, and address the public’s questions and comments.

“This railway crossing has become a significant challenge for Bound Brook and South Bound Brook Boroughs,” said Somerset County Commissioner Deputy Director Sara Sooy. “When trains cross, it causes gridlock, safety concerns, and road closures. The completion of this project will positively impact the boroughs’ businesses and residents’ quality of life.”

Presenters will use maps and other visual aids when they discuss details about the project such as zoning and land use, the transportation network, demographics, environmental conditions and constraints, utilities and cultural resources.

To learn more about the study and to access the Virtual Public Meeting on Sept. 13, visit www.southmainstreetgradecrossing.com.

The “Freight Concept Development Study” is sponsored by the Somerset County Planning Division, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, and the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT)
NJDOT provides a world-class transportation system that strives to enhance the quality of life for residents and the traveling public by investing to keep infrastructure in good repair, sustaining smart development and economic growth, employing the latest technologies to adapt to changing conditions and environments and embracing the role as a customer service organization.

North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)
The NJTPA is a federally authorized Metropolitan Planning Organization that partners with state, federal and local entities to develop and promote transportation plans through federal funding assistance. The mission of the NJTPA is to meet the mobility needs for people and goods by developing a plan for transportation improvement and management that will fulfill its mission.  

Somerset County Planning Division
The  Planning Division is responsible for land development review, the preparation of the Somerset County Master Plan, and oversees transportation projects, economic development, open space, farmland, historic preservation, wastewater management, and sustainability initiatives. The division also reviews and provides assistance and technical guidance for legislation, housing, demographics, mapping, and much more.

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This press release was produced by the Somerset County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.