Holmdel Plans 4.5-Mile Bike Path, Pending Grant Approval

HOLMDEL, NJ - Holmdel’s Traffic and Bike Safety Committee (TABS), which advises the Holmdel Township Committee on matters related to vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian safety, recently applied for a grant aimed at creating an extensive bicycle path connecting areas of interest in town.

In the latest edition of Holmdel Monthly, the TABS Committee announced its application for a New Jersey Department of Transportation Bikeways Grant geared towards creating a new, mostly off-road 4.5-mile bikeway connecting municipal facilities, parks, trails, businesses and schools.

“This project has received overwhelming support from organizations throughout Holmdel, including Citizens for Informed Land Use and Preserve Holmdel,” reads a statement from the newsletter. “The project has benefited from the integrated efforts of Monmouth County officials, regional park system staff, and non-profit bicycle and trails advocacy organizations. Holmdel is proud to preserve our open spaces and continues to offer premier recreational opportunities for our residents.”

The proposed plan aims to establish a safer route for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel throughout town.

This year, $1 million in grants were dolled to five New Jersey towns, with awards ranging from $100,000 to $350,000.

The volunteer TABS Committee was established in 2020 and is tasked with providing deliberations and recommendations to the township regarding high-risk intersections and streets in need of improved safety measures. The committee may also recommend signage, crosswalks, bike lanes, programs and more to improve safety in town.

“Their primary goals are working to make Holmdel a bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly town,” the statement reads,” fostering the construction and preservation of bikeways and trails; and improving the connectivity, safety, and accessibility of non-motorized and motorized networks and infrastructure for people of all ages and abilities.”