Maplewood Might ‘Rehab’ This Busy Street With Bike Lanes, Pedestrian Upgrades

MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Maplewood Township will be holding two virtual community meetings to discuss the concept plans for the rehabilitation of Prospect Street.

According to an advisory from the township, the rehab work will take place from Concord Avenue (at the border of Union Township) to Beach Street (at the border of South Orange Village).

View the concept plan online here.

“The township’s plan follows the Complete Streets approach to street design, which strives to accommodate all transportation modes including walking, cycling and driving,” the advisory stated. “The concept plan includes installing bicycle lanes, traffic-calming treatments and pedestrian facilities improvements along the length of Prospect, with the primary objective of improving safety and accessibility for all road users.”

There will be two virtual community meetings, each focusing on a different segment of Prospect Street. Residents are invited to attend either or both sessions, which will include a chance to ask questions.

COMMUNITY MEETING 1: Concord Avenue to Tuscan Road

• April 28 (7 to 9 p.m.)
• Login online via Zoom here

COMMUNITY MEETING 2: Tuscan Road to Beach Street

• May 4 (7 to 9 p.m.)
• Login online via Zoom here

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