Metuchen Gets $16,000 In State Funds For Bike Safety Improvements

METUCHEN, NJ — The Borough recently received $16,000 in state funds to help develop its bike safety improvement project. Gov. Phil Murphy and Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez Scaccetti on Monday announced a total of $3.8 million for Transit Village grants for municipalities.

The funds will be used to make bike safety improvements at and near Metuchen Station.

This year’s grants represent the largest amount of funds provided in a single year for the program. Grants were awarded to 14 municipalities in nine counties.

“Our administration is committed to reducing the effects of climate change, and one of the best ways to do that is improving public transportation to reduce our reliance on cars,” Murphy said. “This year we dedicated substantially more funding to the Transit Village program to redevelop areas around our transit facilities by providing housing and business options within walking distance.”

NJDOT Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said the Transit Village will help communities fund projects that promote economic growth near rail and bus stations.

“Initiatives like the Transit Village program ensures our entire transportation system is modern, accessible, and equitable, benefitting all New Jersey residents and visitors,” Gutierrez-Scaccetti said.

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