Appendix C | Network Description

princeton bicycle master plan appendices | 2017 Proposed Network

The full Proposed Bicycle Network Map comfort and safety, and bring the paths is shown on the opposite page. This map Bicycle Facility up to current standards. Unless otherwise illustrates the proposed on-road bicycle noted, shared-use paths are provided only facilities, shared-use path improvements, Improvement on one side of the road and accommodate and intersection improvements two-way traffic for both pedestrian and recommended as part of the Princeton Typologies bicycle travel. Improved shared-use paths Bicycle Master Plan (BMP). A closer look Development of the proposed bicycle are shown as a solid blue line on Map C1. at the proposed network through the network will include the types of bicycle center of the Princeton is provided on improvements described below. Chapter 5 New Shared Use Paths page C5. of the Princeton BMP provides additional As discussed in Chapter 5, shared-use design guidance and resources for each paths should provide a typical width of The following sections summarize each bicycle facility type. component of the bicycle network, at least 10 feet (8 feet in constrained including facility types, primary corridors, Improved Shared Use areas), they should be well lit to facilitate and additional bicycle network links to continued use beyond daylight hours, improve network connectivity. Each Paths and surfaces should be level and paved using a pervious paving technique (where section provides a closer look at the The existing shared-use paths provide appropriate). The proposed new shared- proposed improvements in each area a valuable starting point for developing use paths should be built to the standards of the Municipality and how they work the Princeton bicycle network. However, laid out in Chapter 5. Proposed shared- together to develop a comprehensive, as discussed in Chapter 4, many of the use paths are symbolized by a dotted blue interconnected network. For each corridor existing shared-use paths in Princeton line on Map C1. The paths are proposed or roadway segment, a brief summary are generally an insufficient width, in locations where an on-street facility is provided highlighting the proposed lack lighting, and/or have poor surface would not be feasible due to roadway changes, how the segment fits into the conditions. The facilities should be width or other constraints, a new off- larger network, and how the proposed improved and maintained to the standards street facility would provide an extension changes impact stress level. laid out in Chapter 5, including a typical of an existing path, or an on-street minimum width of 10 feet (8 feet in facility would not be advisable given high constrained areas). From the perspective roadway volumes and/or speeds. These of traffic stress, these facilities are paths provide critical linkages in the already rated a low stress, LTS 1 facility Princeton bicycle network. As with all in their existing conditions due to the other routes in the network, wayfinding separation from traffic that they provide. and intersection design are critical However, the proposed improvements elements to maximizing the utility these will significantly enhance the paths’ paths provide to riders. Unless otherwise functionality and bicyclists and pedestrian

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th Towpa Canal D&R Shared-Lane Markings bicycle access, and limited alternative routes. Enhanced shared-lane markings Primary Corridors Shared-lane markings are shown in are more visible than standard shared- red on Map C1. Shared-lane markings lane markings, improving the awareness (East/West) are recommended on roadways where of bicycle activity and reinforcing bicycle The Proposed Bicycle Network consists the cartway is too constrained to priority on roadways in the central of several primary east/west corridors. accommodate a dedicate bicycle facility core. Similar to standard shared-lane The improvements along each of these and off-road alternatives are not available. markings, however, they have no impact corridors is described below moving from Shared-lane markings are not a facility on a roadway segment’s bicycle level of west to east along the corridor. type in and of themselves, but rather a traffic stress because they do not provide type of pavement marking to improve a dedicated facility. awareness of bicycle activity. Shared lane Cherry Valley Road markings improve bicycle accommodations Corridor within constrained right-of-ways by Intersection alerting motorists of potential bicycle Improvements This east/west corridor provides a activity, instructing bicyclists where to bicycle route along the northern border Intersection improvements are critical to position themselves within the travel of Princeton, improving connections the connectivity and performance of the lane, and reducing wrong-way bicycling. between neighborhoods, Montgomery proposed low-stress network and overall Township, and other network Because shared-lane markings do not user comfort. A high-stress intersection connections. provide a dedicated facility for bicyclists, can create a significant barrier on an they have no impact on a roadway otherwise low-stress corridor, causing Cherry Valley Road (Province segment’s bicycle level of traffic stress. the network to become fragmented Line Road to U.S. Route 206) Shared-lane marking are utilized in the and discontinuous. Improvements are | Bicycle Lanes recommended bicycle network to make recommended to support the corridor short connections between proposed and recommendations and develop a network Provides dedicated space for bicyclists existing bicycle facilities and key origins/ that is accessible for cyclists of all ages along the more rural and higher traffic destinations. and abilities. speed northern municipal border, connecting to shared-use paths at Great Road and Cherry Hill Road. The section Enhanced Shared-Lane between U.S. Route 206 and George Drive Markings has been recently improved with a typical cartway width of 34-feet, consisting of Enhanced shared-lane markings are two 12-foot travel lanes and five-foot shown in dashed red lines on Map C1. shoulders. In the short-term, the shoulder Enhanced shared-lane markings are should be marked as a bicycle lane. In recommended on critical network links the long-term, the roadway should be that have significant corridor constraints, restriped with 11-foot travel lanes and high traffic volumes, high demand for six-foot bicycle lanes, and this cross

princeton bicycle master plan C6 section extended along the length of the and approximately 5 feet wide. The College Road (Alexander corridor. following path improvements should made Street to University Place) | to provide a more comfortable and safe Bicycle Boulevard facility: College Road Corridor The existing low speed, low volume ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain This east/west corridor provides a residential street is suitable for bicycle an 8-foot cross section where possible parallel route to the Mercer Street and boulevard designation and supportive to facilitate two-way travel and use by an alternative way to access Princeton improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. both bicyclists and pedestrians University and the downtown core from the southwestern portion of the ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced to Princeton University Path Municipality. Segments of this corridor remove bumps and cracks that result (College Road to NJ Route include: from tree root growth and regular 27) | Improved Shared-Use wear and tear Path Lovers Lane (U.S. Route 206 Olden Lane/Battle Road/ to Marquand Park) | New The existing share-use path uses the College Road (Mercer Road Princeton University campus path Shared-Use Path to Alexander Street) | Bicycle network to connect the College Road Proposed shared-use path would connect Boulevard bicycle boulevard to NJ Route 27, the existing Lovers Lane path south of providing an off-road alternative to The existing low speed, low volume Marquand Park to the U.S. 206 shared-use University Place. The path is generally in residential and Princeton University path. The new path along the perimeter good condition and features pedestrian- street is suitable for bicycle boulevard of the park would permit use beyond the level lighting. The path should be widened designation and supportive improvements. “dawn to dusk” operational hours of the as needed to maintain a minimum width of Maintains existing LTS 1. park. The facility maintains an LTS 1 for 8 feet. As with the rest of the network, a the segment. College Road at Alexander wayfinding system should be implemented to improve navigation. Lovers Lane (Marquand Park Street) | Crosswalk to Mercer Road) | Improved Enhancements Shared-Use Path To improve conditions for the bicycle The existing shared-use path along boulevard crossing of Alexander Street, a the northbound side connects Mercer raised intersection should be installed at Road shared-use path, proposed Mercer this location. Maintains existing LTS 1. Street bicycle lanes, and proposed Olden Road/Battle Road bicycle boulevard to Marquand Park and onward to U.S. Route 206 shared-use path and proposed Elm Road bicycle lanes (via proposed path extension). The existing path is asphalt appendix c | bicycle network description C7 D&R Canal Trail Corridor and removing the existing dusk-to-dawn ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be use restriction should also be considered installed to allow use of path after The D&R Canal Trail is a hub of to better meet the needs of commuters. sunset recreational activity and a key component ƒƒ Path should be resurfaced to remove of the regional trail network. One of bumps and cracks that result from tree the most heavily used segments of the Mercer Road / Mercer root growth and regular wear and tear D&R Canal Trail is through Princeton. Street Corridor To better accommodate demand for this This east/west corridor provides a Quaker Road at Mercer Road | popular facility, the Municipality should connection from the southwest portion Roundabout work with the Delaware and Raritan Canal of the Municipality to the downtown Commission and local partners (West The existing configuration of this core. It provides direct access to the Windsor Township, Princeton University) intersection is confusing for motorists Friends School of Princeton, Princeton to investigate opportunities for trail and uncomfortable for bicyclists and Battlefield State Park, Princeton Seminary improvements to the east/south side of pedestrians. The installation of a School, the downtown, and residential the Canal, particularly between Alexander roundabout would provide a more neighborhoods. Improvements along this Street and Harrison Street. Worn paths understandable and safe intersection for corridor include: indicate that this area is already used all users. It would also slow vehicular informally, and trail improvements would Mercer Road (Lawrence traffic through the intersection as it effectively “double track” this part of approaches the Princeton Friends School Township to Gallup Road) | and the narrow bridge crossing over the the Canal to increase capacity and more New Shared-Use Path comfortably accommodate trail users. Stony Brook. Proposed shared-use path would extend The Municipality should also work the existing path on the westbound side to Mercer Road (Quaker Road with the Delaware and Raritan Canal Lawrence Township. The facility reduces to Lovers Lane) | Improved Commission and local partners to the stress level from LTS 4 to LTS 1. Shared-Use Path investigate improvements that would Mercer Road (Gallup Road The existing path is paved but is an enhance the ability of the D&R Canal insufficient width and often features Trail to meet the needs of non- to Quaker Road) | Improved Shared-Use Path an uneven surface. The following path recreational cyclists. The trail provides improvements should made to provide a a parallel corridor to U.S. Route 1 with The existing path is paved but is an more comfortable and safe facility: regional connections to the Princeton insufficient width and often features ƒ Forrestal Campus and Forrestal Village an uneven surface. The following path ƒ Path should be widened to maintain to the north and commercial and improvements should made to provide a 8-foot cross section where possible to employment hubs to the south in West more comfortable and safe facility: facilitate two-way travel and use by Windsor and Lawrence Townships. both bicyclists and pedestrians ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain The feasibility of improvements such as ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be 8-foot cross section where possible to porous pavement surfacing to improve installed to allow use of path after facilitate two-way travel and use by conditions during and after wet weather sunset both bicyclists and pedestrians should be examined. Providing lighting ƒƒ Path should be resurfaced to remove

princeton bicycle master plan C8 bumps and cracks that result from tree Prospect Avenue created by green stormwater facilities, root growth and regular wear and tear street furniture, bike parking, vehicle Corridor parking, and transit stops. Without Mercer Road at Princeton This east/west corridor connects NJ Route curbing, pedestrians can easily follow Battlefield State Park | 27 to Washington Road, providing a low desire lines and cross the street as needed, Rectangular Rapid Flashing stress alternate route to NJ 27 across improving pedestrian circulation among Beacon the southeastern portion of Princeton, Princeton University buildings. The raised roadway, mixing of modes, and street The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to improving access to Princeton University, activity encourages slow vehicle speeds. high vehicle speeds along Mercer Road. the downtown, and Princeton Train Station. An RRFB should be installed, along with The shared street would serve as high-visibility continental crosswalk a gateway between the residential striping, and advanced warning signage to Prospect Avenue (Washington Road to NJ 27) | Bicycle neighborhood and Princeton University create a lower stress crossing across and campus. It would discourage through improve visibility at this trail crossing Boulevard traffic from Washington Road through the location. The existing low speed, low volume residential section of Prospect Avenue, residential street is suitable for bicycle and better link the University section of Mercer Street (Lovers Lane to boulevard designation and supportive the roadway with the core campus via a Library Place) | Bicycle Lanes improvements. LTS decreases from LTS 2 raised intersection at Washington Road.] Typical cartway width of approximately to LTS 1. 30 feet can accommodate 5-foot bicycle Prospect Avenue/Poe Road Prospect Avenue is envisioned as a lanes with 10-foot travel lanes. To at NJ Route 27 |Rectangular traditional bicycle boulevard between accommodate the change, on-street Rapid Flashing Beacon Murray Place and NJ 27, supporting a parking would be prohibited along the traffic calmed, residential street that The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to segment. Improves traffic stress from LTS prioritizes bicycle movement and creates high vehicle speeds along NJ Route 27. 3/4 to LTS 1. a comfortable environment for children to An RRFB should be installed, along with Mercer Street (Library Place bike to Riverside Elementary School. high-visibility continental crosswalk striping and advanced warning signage to NJ Route 27) | Shared- Between Washington Road and Murray across NJ Route 27 to create a lower stress Lane Markings Place, the long-term vision for Prospect crossing between bicycle boulevards on Connects Mercer Street bike lanes to NJ Avenue is for a shared street. In a shared Poe Road and Prospect Avenue and bicycle Route 27 separated bike lanes. Maintains street, strict divisions between modes lanes on NJ Route 27. existing LTS 3. are removed to allow greater mixing of pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. Greater use of the street as public space is encouraged. Curbs are removed, allowing all roadway users to operate at the same grade. Informal divisions of the street are appendix c | bicycle network description C9 Pipeline Recreational parks, residential neighborhoods, and General Johnson Drive connections to the Middle and High Trail Corridor (Johnson Park Elementary Schools. It also supports regional linkages School) at Rosedale Road | to the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail to The proposed Pipeline Trail provides Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon an opportunity to significantly improve the west and the D&R Canal Trail and network connectivity in the northern the Freedom Trail in South Brunswick (HAWK) portion of the Municipality. It follows Township to the east. Improvements The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to utility easements to create a continuous along this corridor include: high vehicle speeds along Rosedale Road. regional east/west trail across the A pedestrian hybrid beacon should be northern portion of Princeton, with Rosedale Road (Province Line installed, along with high-visibility connections into Montgomery and Road to General Johnson continental crosswalk striping and Lawrence Townships. A second pipeline Drive) | Improved Shared-Use advanced warning signage to create a easement intersects the east/west trail Path lower stress crossing across Rosedale to provide a north/south trail into Road, between shared-use paths on The existing shared-use path along the Montgomery Township. The pipeline Rosedale Road, General Johnson Drive, westbound side is often too narrow corridors are cleared and would require the Johnson Park Elementary School, and for comfortable use by multiple users. agreements with the property owners the Greenway Meadows Path. Upgrade Additionally, a bumpy asphalt surface and and utility owners for trail construction. the existing striped right-turn island at lack of path lighting can make the path The trail could be built out in sections Greenway Meadows to a raised pedestrian difficult to traverse. The following path and completed over time. The section refuge island to provide additional traffic improvements should made to provide a from Great Road to Cherry Hill Road, for calming. more comfortable and safe facility: example, would offer an additional east/ west link for that part of the network. ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain Rosedale Road (General The trail would provide an off-road LTS 1 8-foot cross section where possible to Johnson Drive to Elm Road) | facility. facilitate two-way travel and use by Improved Shared-Use Path both bicyclists and pedestrians The existing shared-use path along the ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be Rosedale Road / westbound side is often too narrow installed to allow use of path after for comfortable use by multiple users. Hamilton Avenue sunset Additionally, a bumpy asphalt surface and Corridor ƒƒ Path should be resurfaced to remove lack of path lighting can make the path bumps and cracks that result from tree This east/west corridor provides a difficult to traverse. The following path root growth and regular wear and tear continuous bicycle route across Princeton improvements should made to provide a from Lawrence Township to NJ Route more comfortable and safe facility: 27. It provides direct access to the ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain downtown commercial core, Johnson 8-foot cross section where possible to Park and Littlebrook Elementary facilitate two-way travel and use by Schools, Westminster Choir College, both bicyclists and pedestrians

princeton bicycle master plan C10 ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be Paul Robeson Place (U.S. 206 Wiggins Street (Witherspoon installed to allow use of path after to John Street) | Enhanced Street to Vandeventer sunset Shared-Lane Markings Avenue) | Enhanced Shared- ƒ ƒ Path should be resurfaced to remove Lane Markings bumps and cracks that result from tree Upgrade existing shared-lane markings to root growth and regular wear and tear enhanced shared-lane markings through Upgrade existing shared-lane markings to the busy central core of the Municipality. enhanced shared-lane markings through Cleveland Lane/Lafayette Maintains existing LTS 3. the busy central core of the Municipality. Road (Elm Road to Hodge Maintains existing LTS 3. Road) | Bicycle Boulevard Paul Robeson Place at John Street | Roundabout Wiggins Street at The existing low speed, low volume Vandeventer Avenue | residential street is suitable for bicycle This location is a gateway from U.S. boulevard designation and supportive Route 206 into downtown Princeton Crosswalk Enhancements improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. via the Paul Robeson Place/Wiggins The Wiggins Street corridor carries Street/Hamilton Avenue corridor. The high traffic volumes during peak hours, Hodge Road (Library Place existing intersection configuration is which can make crossings for bicyclists to U.S. Route 206) | Bicycle very wide due to two channelized right- and pedestrians difficult. To improve the Lane + Shared-Lane turn islands and horizontal curvature of crossing, a small curb extension should the roadways. Conversion of the roadway be installed at the southeast corner of With a typical width of 28 feet, a bicycle from a traffic signal to a roundabout will the intersection to improve pedestrian lane in each direction is not feasible. provide traffic calming for the corridor, visibility and provide a traffic calming A bicycle lane is recommended in the smooth vehicular circulation, minimize element to support the 25 mph speed eastbound direction, and a shared-lane in intersection delay, and shorten crossings limit and shared-lane markings along the the westbound direction. To accommodate for pedestrians. corridor. A high visibility crosswalk and the change, on-street parking would be accompanying ADA-compliant curb ramps prohibited along the corridor (currently Paul Robeson Place (John should also be installed at the eastbound permitted on the eastbound side). The Street to Witherspoon Street) approach of the intersection, which hybrid facility would provide an LTS 1 | Enhanced Shared-Lane currently lacks crossing accommodations. in the eastbound direction, and maintain Markings the existing LTS 2 in the westbound Hamilton Avenue direction. Upgrade existing shared-lane markings to enhanced shared-lane markings through (Vandeventer Avenue to the busy central core of the Municipality. Chestnut Street) | Enhanced Maintains existing LTS 3. Shared-Lane Markings Upgrade existing shared-lane markings to enhanced shared-lane markings through the busy central core of the Municipality. Maintains existing LTS 3. appendix c | bicycle network description C11 Hamilton Avenue at Chestnut Rollingmead Road/ Terhune Road (Walnut Lane Street | Roundabout Littlebrook Road/Tyson to Grover Avenue) | Bicycle This location is a key junction in the Paul Lane/Poe Road (Snowden Lane Robeson Place/Wiggins Street/Hamilton Lane to NJ 27) | Bicycle Typical cartway width of approximately Avenue corridor, providing a link to Boulevard 30 feet can accommodate 5-foot bicycle the proposed Walnut Lane shared-use The existing low speed, low volume lanes with 10-foot travel lanes. The path/bicycle boulevard and access to the residential street is suitable for bicycle addition of bicycle lanes lowers the traffic Middle and High Schools and Westminster boulevard designation and supportive stress to a consistent LTS 1 throughout Choir College. Installation of a mini- improvements. Provides access to the corridor. roundabout will provide traffic calming Littlebrook Elementary School. Maintains along corridor, encouraging lower vehicle existing LTS 1. Terhune Road (Grover Avenue speeds and supporting a more comfortable to Journey’s End Road) | environment for bicyclists. NJ Route 27 at Poe Road/ Bicycle Lane + Shared-Use Hamilton Avenue (Chestnut Prospect Avenue |Rectangular Path Street to Harrison Street) Rapid Flashing Beacon Connects full bike lanes along Terhune | Enhanced Shared-Lane The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to Road between Journey’s End Road and Thanet Road. Portions of this segment Markings high vehicle speeds along NJ Route 27. An RRFB should be installed, along with are below the 30-foot cartway width Upgrade existing shared-lane markings to high-visibility continental crosswalk typical of the rest of the corridor. Along enhanced shared-lane markings through striping and advanced warning signage this section, a bike lane is provided the busy central core of the Municipality. across NJ Route 27 to create a lower stress in the eastbound direction, and the Maintains existing LTS 3. crossing between bicycle boulevards on existing westbound sidewalk is widened Poe Road and Prospect Avenue and bicycle to provide a viable shared-use path. The Hamilton Avenue (Harrison lanes on NJ Route 27. facility provides an LTS 1 facility in both Street to Snowden Lane) | directions of travel. Shared-Lane Markings Terhune Road Corridor Van Dyke Road (Journey’s Maintains existing shared-lane markings and existing LTS 2. This east/west corridor provides a End Road to Snowden Lane) | connection from the northeastern portion Bicycle Lanes of the Municipality towards the center Typical cartway width of approximately 30 Princeton, improving access to several feet can accommodate 5-foot bicycle lanes parks, the Princeton Shopping Center, with 10-foot travel lanes. The bicycle schools, residential neighborhoods, and lane should be accompanied by a speed regional connections to South Brunswick limit reduction from 35 mph to 30 mph, Township. Improvements along this consistent with the rest of the corridor corridor include: east of Harrison Street. The addition of

princeton bicycle master plan C12 bicycle lanes lowers the traffic stress to a Gulick Park Path (Terhune connection. The cartway width and consistent LTS 1 throughout the corridor. Road to River Road) | New high vehicle speeds along this corridor Without the accompanying speed limit Shared-Use Path make an on-road facility infeasible, and reduction, the segment maintains an LTS the sidepath is in keeping with existing 3. Proposed shared-use path would connect facilities along this roadway. The the corridor to River Road and NJ shared-use path would be constructed Terhune Road (Snowden Lane Route 27. Path would utilize open space on the westbound side of the roadway to Bertrand Drive) | Improved and existing dirt trails in Gulick Park. and accommodate both pedestrian and Shared-Use Path Path should consist of an 8 to 10 foot bicyclists. Due to the separation the permeable asphalt surface. The path proposed facility provides, the level of The existing path connects proposed creates an LTS 1 facility. stress is reduced from an LTS 4 to LTS 1. Terhune Road/Van Dyke Road bicycle lanes and NJ Route 27 (via proposed NJ Route 206 at Hutchinson bicycle boulevard and shared-use U.S. Route 206 / NJ Drive | Pedestrian Hybrid path) through the Van Dyke Wright Route 27 Corridor woods. The existing path is paved and Beacon (HAWK) in fair condition. The following path This east/west corridor provides a Existing residential developments, bus improvement should be made to provide a continuous bicycle route across Princeton stops on both sides of U.S. 206, and the higher level facility: from Lawrence Township to South proposed trail enhancements leading to Brunswick Township. It provides direct this intersection, as well as high motor ƒƒ Path should maintain an 8 to 10- access to the downtown commercial foot cross section where possible to vehicle volumes and speeds along U.S. core, Princeton University, the Hun 206, necessitate an enhanced crossing facilitate two-way travel and use by School, several parks, and residential both bicyclists and pedestrians treatment to improve the existing neighborhoods. It also supports regional striped crosswalk. A pedestrian hybrid ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be linkages to the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail beacon (HAWK) should be installed installed to allow use of path after to the west and the D&R Canal Trail and across U.S. Route 206 to provide a safe sunset the Freedom Trail in South Brunswick and comfortable crossing for bicyclists, Township to the east. Improvements pedestrians, and transit riders. This Terhune Road (Bertrand Drive along this corridor include: to Concord Lane) | Bicycle should be accompanied by a pedestrian Boulevard U.S. Route 206 (Lawrence refuge island, utilizing the existing striped median space, to help slow traffic and Roadway is essentially a rear alley Township to Hutchinson create a more comfortable crossing. between homes on Bertrand Drive and Drive) | New Shared-Use Path Dodds Lane and currently serves no Proposed shared-use path would connect function for motor vehicle circulation. the existing Hutchinson Drive pathway, Access should be limited to non-motorized Hun School path, and Stony Brook Bicycle users, providing a connection between and Pedestrian path with neighboring shared-use paths to Snowden Lane and to Lawrence and the Lawrence-Hopewell NJ Route 27. Maintains existing LTS 1. Trail (LHT), providing a critical regional appendix c | bicycle network description C13 The Hun School Path Edgerstoune Road (Hun Road westbound side and accommodates both (Hutchinson Drive to Winant to U.S. Route 206) | Bicycle bicyclists and pedestrians. The following Road) | Improved Shared-Use Boulevard path improvements should be made to provide a more comfortable and safe Path The existing low speed, low volume facility: residential street is suitable for bicycle The existing shared-use path connects ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain boulevard designation and supportive The Hun School and the adjacent an 8 to 10-foot cross section where improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. neighborhood to the Hutchinson Drive possible to facilitate two-way travel neighborhood via the Stony Brook U.S. Route 206 (Edgerstoune and use by both bicyclists and Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway pedestrians Bridge. The existing path features a Road to Lovers Lane) | ƒƒ Lighting should be installed to crushed stone and dirt surface than can Improved Shared-Use Path facilitate use of path after sunset become muddy and impassible in the rain. The existing path is asphalt and of The following path improvements should ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced to variable width. The path is along the remove bumps and cracks that result be made to provide a quality facility in westbound side and accommodates both different weather conditions and time of from tree root growth and regular bicyclists and pedestrians. The following wear and tear day: path improvements should be made to ƒƒ Path should maintain a 10-foot cross provide a more comfortable and safe U.S. Route 206 (Lovers Lane section where possible to facilitate facility: to Elm Street) | New Shared- two-way travel and use by both ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain Use Path (eastbound side bicyclists and pedestrians an 8 to 10-foot cross section where only) ƒƒ Low-impact lighting options should possible to facilitate two-way travel Proposed shared-use path would connect be considered to allow use of the path and use by both bicyclists and the Lovers Lane improved and new after sunset pedestrians shared-use path segments to the Elm ƒƒ Path should be reconstructed with ƒƒ Lighting should be installed to Road signalized intersection along permeable asphalt facilitate use of path after sunset the perimeter of Marquand Park. The Winant Road (Hun School ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced to connection to the signalized intersection Path to Edgerstoune Road) | remove bumps and cracks that result would provide a controlled crossing from tree root growth and regular Bicycle Boulevard opportunity for bicyclists to access the wear and tear Elm Road corridor and the primary The existing low speed, low volume shared-use path along the westbound side U.S. Route 206 (Lovers Lane residential street is suitable for bicycle of U.S. Route 206. The new path along boulevard designation and supportive to Elm Street) | Improved the perimeter of the park would permit improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. Shared-Use Path (westbound use beyond the “dawn to dusk” operational side only) hours of the park. As an alternative, the The existing path is asphalt and of existing path through the park to Elm variable width. The path is along the Road could be improved (widened and

princeton bicycle master plan C14 resurfaced) and park policy adjusted to NJ Route 27 (U.S. 206 to NJ Route 27 (Harrison Street allow through traffic after dark in order Harrison Street) | Complete to Snowden Lane) | Enhanced to provide this network connection. Street Corridor Study Shared-Lane Markings The facility maintains an LTS 1 for the Upgrades existing shared-lane markings segment. There is high demand for improved bicycle accommodations on this portion to enhanced, connecting NJ 27 bicycle U.S. Route 206 (Elm Road of the corridor, as it provides access to lanes to the east and west. Speed limited to NJ Route 27) | Improved critical destinations - the downtown reduced from 30/35 to 25 along the entire corridor, creating a consistent driver Shared-Use Path business district and Princeton University. Several design alternatives were expectation and appropriate for the The existing path is asphalt and of considered for this section of NJ 27, as surrounding land use context. Maintains variable width. The path is along the summarized in Appendix E. existing LTS 3/4 throughout. westbound side and accommodates both bicyclists and pedestrians. Although This section of NJ Route 27 requires NJ Route 27 (Snowden Lane to the U.S. 206 cartway width could a comprehensive Complete Street Poe Road/Prospect Avenue) | accommodate bicycle lanes between Corridor Plan. This effort should be in Bicycle Lanes Elm Road and NJ Route 27, the high collaboration with NJDOT and develop The existing shoulders should be marked traffic volumes, heavy truck volumes, and vision and design for the corridor as bike lanes and striped to provide a and difficult circulation patterns that addresses the needs of all users and minimum 5-foot width in each direction. and constraints at the U.S. 206/NJ incorporates the findings of several recent The addition of a bike lane along would Route 27/Mercer Street intersection studies: have no impact on LTS. If the speed limit make improvements to the shared- ƒƒ Princeton Community Traffic Study Final is lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph, which use path network the preferred, lower Report (2015) would be consistent with the surrounding stress alternative. The following path ƒƒ Nassau Streetscape Design Standards residential land uses, the LTS would be improvements should be made to provide (2016) lowered from LTS 4 to LTS 3. a more comfortable and safe facility: ƒƒ Princeton Bicycle Master Plan (2017) ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain NJ Route 27 at Poe Road/ ƒƒ Princeton Parking: Inventory, Analysis an 8 to 10-foot cross section where Prospect Avenue |Rectangular and Recommendations to Support possible to facilitate two-way travel Rapid Flashing Beacon Economic Growth (on-going) and use by both bicyclists and The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to pedestrians high vehicle speeds along NJ Route 27. ƒƒ Lighting should be installed to An RRFB should be installed, along with facilitate use of path after sunset high-visibility continental crosswalk ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced to striping and advanced warning signage remove bumps and cracks that result across NJ Route 27 to create a lower stress from tree root growth and regular crossing between bicycle boulevards on wear and tear Poe Road and Prospect Avenue and bicycle lanes on NJ Route 27. appendix c | bicycle network description C15 NJ Route 27 (Poe Road/ University Place at NJ Route ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain a Prospect Avenue to South 27 | Bike Box 10-foot cross section where possible Brunswick border) | Bicycle to facilitate two-way travel and use by Two types of bike boxes would be both bicyclists and pedestrians Lanes installed at this location. A standard bike ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced to The existing shoulders should be marked box at University Place northbound would remove bumps and cracks that result as bike lanes and striped to provide a improve the visibility of bicyclists turning from tree root growth and regular minimum 5-foot width in each direction. onto Nassau Street (NJ 27). A two-stage wear and tear The addition of a bike lane along would bike box and accompanying bicycle signal have no impact on LTS. If the speed limit would accommodate bicyclists turning left is lowered from 45 mph to 35 mph, which from the proposed westbound separated Cherry Hill Road would be consistent with the surrounding bicycle lane on Nassau Street (NJ 27) onto Corridor residential land uses, the LTS would be University Place. lowered from LTS 4 to LTS 3. This north/south corridor provides University Place (NJ Route bicycle access to the northern 27 to Alexander Street) neighborhoods of Princeton and regional connections to Montgomery Township. Primary Corridors | Enhanced Shared-Lane Segments of this corridor include: (North/South) Markings Install enhanced shared-lane markings Cherry Hill Road (Cherry The Proposed Bicycle Network consists through the busy central core of the Valley Road to Foulet Drive) | of several primary north/south corridors. Municipality. Maintains existing LTS 2. New Shared-Use Path The improvements along each of these Proposed shared-use path would corridors is described below moving from Alexander Street (University connect the existing pathway (currently north to south along the corridor. Place to D&R Canal Trail) | Improved Shared-Use Path terminating at Foulet Drive) to Cherry Valley Road, providing a key link from Alexander Street The existing shared-use path along the the northwestern neighborhoods of the / University Place southbound side connects Princeton Municipality towards the town center. University, the downtown area, and The narrow cartway width makes an on- Corridor Princeton Train Station to the Lawrence road facility infeasible, and the sidepath Apartments, Turning Basin Park, and the This north/south corridor connects the alternative is in keeping with the existing D&R Canal Trail. This is a popular facility downtown to Princeton University, the infrastructure and rural character of the for utilitarian and recreational trips by Princeton Train Station, the Lawrence roadway. This long-term improvement both pedestrians and bicyclists. However, Apartments, and the D&R Canal Trail, and involves right-of-way and topographic it is currently too narrow to comfortably provides regional connections south into constraints. Due to the separation the accommodate all users. The following path West Windsor. Segments of this corridor proposed facility provides, the level of improvements should made to provide a include: stress is reduced from an LTS 3 to LTS 1. more comfortable and safe facility:

princeton bicycle master plan C16 Cherry Hill Road (Foulet school. It also provides a link in the off- General Johnson Drive (Johnson Drive to U.S. 206) | Improved road network between points north (via Park Elementary School) at Shared-Use Path Great Road and Mountain Avenue), points Rosedale Road | Pedestrian south (via Green Meadows Path), and Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) The existing path is asphalt, in fair points west (via Rosedale Road). While condition, and typically 6 feet wide. The the existing path is wider than most in The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to following path improvements should made Princeton, the surrounding vegetation high vehicle speeds along Rosedale Road. to provide a more comfortable and safe is encroaching on the path and the A pedestrian hybrid beacon should be facility: asphalt surface is in poor condition. The installed, along with high-visibility continental crosswalk striping and ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain following improvements should be made advanced warning signage to create a an 8 to 10-foot cross section where to provide a more comfortable and safe lower stress crossing across Rosedale possible to facilitate two-way travel facility: Road, between shared-use paths on and use by both bicyclists and ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain 8 Rosedale Road, General Johnson Drive, pedestrians to 10 foot cross section and vegetation the Johnson Park Elementary School, and ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be trimmed back to facilitate two-way the Greenway Meadows Path. Upgrade installed to facilitate use of path after travel and use by both bicyclists and the existing striped right-turn island at sunset pedestrians Greenway Meadows to a raised pedestrian ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be refuge island to provide additional traffic Edgerstoune Road installed to allow use of path after calming. Corridor sunset ƒƒ Path should be resurfaced to remove The Greenway Meadows Path This north/south corridor improves bumps and cracks that result from tree (Rosedale Road to Hun Road) | access to Johnson Park Elementary School, root growth and regular wear and tear Improved Shared-Use Path the Hun School, Greenway Meadows, and The existing path is paved and generally the Princeton Battlefield State Park in General Johnson Drive (Johnson in fair condition. The following path the western portion of the Municipality. Park Elementary School to improvements should be made to provide Segments of this corridor include: Rosedale Road) | New Shared- a quality facility in different weather Use Path General Johnson Drive conditions and time of day: The existing sidewalk along the Johnson Path (Elm Road to Johnson ƒƒ Path should maintain a 10-foot cross Park Elementary School driveway should section where possible to facilitate Park Elementary School) | be widened to 10 feet, creating a shared- Improved Shared-Use Path two-way travel and use by both use path that can accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians The existing shared-use path provides an bicyclists and pedestrians, and provide ƒƒ Low-impact lighting options should important connection between Elm Road a comfortable, safe facility for children be considered to allow use of the path and Johnson Park Elementary School, bicycling to the school. after sunset improving walking and biking access from residential areas northeast of the appendix c | bicycle network description C17 Edgerstoune Road (Hun Road Great Road (Cherry Valley Great Road at Farmview to U.S. Route 206) | Bicycle Road to Drakes Corner Road) Fields | Rectangular Rapid Boulevard | New Shared-Use Path Flashing Beacon The existing low speed, low volume Proposed shared-use path would The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to residential street is suitable for bicycle connect the existing pathway (currently high vehicle speeds along Great Road. boulevard designation and supportive terminating near Drakes Corner Road) An RRFB should be installed, along with improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. with Cherry Valley Road. This path high-visibility continental crosswalk extension is in keeping with the existing striping and advanced warning signage to Princeton Battlefield State cross section to the south. It would create a lower stress crossing across Great Park/D’Ambrisi Property Path be located on the northbound side Road, connecting the improved shared-use (U.S. Route 206 to Mercer and accommodate both bicyclists and path to Farmview Fields. Road) | New Shared-Use Path pedestrians. This long-term improvement involves right-of-way and topographic Great Road at Mountain Proposed shared-use path would connect constraints. Due to the separation the Avenue | New Traffic Signal the Princeton Battlefield State Park proposed facility provides, the level of A new traffic signal is planned for this to U.S. Route 206 and the proposed stress is reduced from an LTS 4 to LTS 1. Edgerstoune bicycle boulevard via the intersection. The signal will facilitate connections between the corridor and former D’Ambrisi property. It would Great Road (Drakes Corner Mountain Avenue for bicyclists and improve the connectivity of the bicycle Road to Mountain Avenue) | network by providing an additional north/ pedestrians, as well as motorists. Improved Shared-Use Path south link. This off-road facility is an LTS 1. The existing path is along the northbound Elm Road (Mountain Avenue side of the roadway. While the existing to General Johnson Drive Great Road / Elm Road path is wider than most in Princeton, the Path) | Bicycle Lanes + following improvements should be made Shared-Use Path to provide a more comfortable facility: Corridor A new shared-use path will be installed on This north/south corridor provides ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain 8 the southbound side, completing the off- a bicycle route through the western to 10-foot cross section to facilitate road connection to the General Johnson portion of the Municipality. It links two-way travel and use by both Drive Path from the Mountain Ave and the northwestern neighborhoods of the bicyclists and pedestrians Great Road paths. To maintain continuity Municipality with the Princeton Academy ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be of the proposed on-road bicycle lane to of the Sacred Heart, the Princeton Day installed to allow use of path after the new traffic signal from the southern School, the Stuart County Day School, sunset portion of Elm Road, bicycle lanes will and the town center. It also provides ƒƒ Path should be resurfaced to remove be provided in both the northbound and a regional connection to Montgomery bumps and cracks that result from tree southbound directions. Reduces traffic Township. Segments of this corridor root growth and regular wear and tear stress from LTS 2 to LTS 1 between include: Mountain Avenue and Rosedale Road.

princeton bicycle master plan C18 Elm Road (Mountain Avenue ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be North Harrison Street to U.S. Route 206) | Bicycle installed to facilitate use of path after (Clearview Avenue to Terhune Lanes sunset Road) | Separated Bicycle Typical cartway width of approximately North Harrison Street (Mount Lanes 30 feet can accommodate 5-foot bicycle Lucas Road to Terhune Road) This segment of North Harrison Street is lanes with 10-foot travel lanes. Maintains | Bicycle Lane + Shared-Use configured as a boulevard, with a tree- existing LTS 1 in the southern segment Path lined median separating two 12-foot (Rosedale Road to U.S. 206), which has a Typical cartway width of approximately travel lanes in both the northbound and narrow shared-use path facility. 28 feet. A bicycle lane is provided in the southbound directions. To accommodate southbound direction, and the existing bicycle lanes, a road diet is proposed to Harrison Street Corridor northbound shared-use path is widened. provide one travel lane in each direction, which is consistent with the rest of the This north/south corridor provides a The facility provides an LTS 1 facility in both directions of travel. Harrison Street corridor. A road diet continuous bicycle route from Mount allows a Complete Streets retrofit, with Lucas Road to the D&R Canal Trail. It the addition of a buffered bicycle lane and provides direct access to the Princeton Charter School, the Princeton Shopping Harrison Street - Existing Condition Center, downtown core, and the D&R

Canal Trail. Segments of this corridor 12’ Sharrow/SB 12’ SB Lane 22’ Planting Strip 12’ NB Lane 12’ Sharrow/NB 5’ Princeton Shopping Center Lane Lane Side- include: walk Ewing Street (Mount Lucas Road to North Harrison Street) | Improved Shared- Use Path The existing shared-use path along the northbound side provides access to the Princeton Charter School. However, it Harrison Street - Proposed Complete Street is currently too narrow to comfortably accommodate all users. The following path 5’ 5’ SB 3’ 11’ SB Lane 22’ Planting Strip 12’ NB Lane 5’ 7’ NB 5’ Princeton Shopping Center Side- Bike Bu Bu er Bike Lane Side- improvements should made to provide a walk Lane er walk more comfortable and safe facility: ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain a 10-foot cross section where possible to facilitate two-way travel and use by both bicyclists and pedestrians appendix c | bicycle network description C19 sidewalk in the southbound direction, and Upgrades existing shared-lane markings to to create an improved shared-use facility. a separated bicycle lane in the northbound enhanced, connecting Harrison Street bike Due to the separation the proposed direction. The existing and proposed cross lanes and hybrid lane. Maintains existing facility provides, the level of stress is sections are shown below. The addition of LTS 3. reduced from LTS 3 to LTS 1. bicycle lanes lowers the traffic stress from LTS 4 to LTS 1. South Harrison Street Mount Lucas Road / (Prospect Avenue to Carnegie Harrison Street at Valley Lake) | Bicycle Lane + Witherspoon Corridor Road | Bike Box Shared-Lane Markings This north/south corridor provides a Two types of bike boxes would be Typical cartway width of approximately bicycle route through the center of the installed at this location. A standard 28 feet can accommodate a bicycle lane Municipality. It connects residential bike box at the southbound, eastbound, in the uphill direction (northbound) and neighborhoods to the north with the and westbound approaches would a shared-lane in the downhill direction downtown core and Princeton University. improve the visibility of bicyclists for all (southbound). To accommodate the Segments of this corridor include: turning movements. The eastbound and change, on-street parking would be Mount Lucas Road westbound approaches would be paired prohibited along the corridor. The hybrid with a short bike lane as the roadway facility would provide an LTS 1 in the (Montgomery Township to widens at the intersection, providing northbound direction, and maintain Valley Road) | Improved access to the bike box. A two-stage bike the existing LTS 3 in the southbound Shared-Use Path box would accommodate bicyclists turning direction. The existing path between Valley Road left from the proposed northbound and Ewing Street was recently resurfaced separated bicycle lane on Harrison Street Harrison Street Bridge and is in good conditions. North of Ewing onto Valley Road. (Carnegie Lake to D&R Canal Street, the condition and width of the Harrison Street (Clearview Trail) | New Shared-Use Path asphalt path is variable, and there are Avenue to NJ Route 27) Proposed shared-use path would provide several network gaps. The following path improvements should be made to provide | Enhanced Shared-Lane an improved connection from Princeton to the D&R Canal Trail. The D&R Canal a more comfortable and safe facility: Markings Trail is not only used for recreation, ƒƒ Existing gaps in the route should be Upgrades existing shared-lane markings to but is an off-road link to the University completed enhanced, connecting Harrison Street bike Medical Center, Forrestal Campus, and ƒƒ Path should maintain a 8 to 10- lanes and hybrid lane. Maintains existing residential developments on the east side foot cross section where possible to LTS 3. of Carnegie Lake. The path is a long-term facilitate two-way travel and use by vision for the bridge to be retrofitted both bicyclists and pedestrians Harrison Street (NJ Route with a 12-foot shared-use path on the ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be 27 to Prospect Avenue) southbound side. As an interim solution, installed to allow use of path after | Enhanced Shared-Lane the travel lanes on the bridge could be sunset Markings narrowed and the sidewalk widened 2 feet

princeton bicycle master plan C20 ƒƒ Path should be resurfaced to remove Witherspoon Street (Guyot Princeton Avenue/Broadmead bumps and cracks that result from tree Avenue to Wiggins Street) Street/Lake Drive (NJ Route root growth and regular wear and tear | Enhanced Shared-Lane 27 to Harrison Street) | Witherspoon Street at Valley Markings Bicycle Boulevard Road | Roundabout Upgrades existing shared-lane markings to The existing low speed, low volume This location is a gateway from enhanced. Maintains existing LTS 2. residential street is suitable for bicycle U.S. Route 206 into Princeton via boulevard designation and supportive Witherspoon Street and Valley Road. Witherspoon Street (Wiggins improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. Valley Road in particular is flat, straight Street to NJ Route 27) | roadway that encourages higher vehicle Enhanced Shared-Lane Walnut Lane / Chestnut speeds. Conversion of the roadway from Markings a traffic signal to a roundabout will Street / Olden Street / Upgrades existing shared-lane markings to provide traffic calming for the corridor, enhanced. Maintains existing LTS 2. Dinky “Rail with Trail” smooth vehicular circulation, and minimal Corridor intersection delay. Witherspoon Street at NJ This north/south corridor provides a Route 27 | Bike Box Witherspoon Street (Valley continuous bicycle route from Terhune Road to Guyot Avenue) A two-stage bike box and accompanying Road through the downtown to Princeton | Enhanced Shared-Lane bicycle signal would accommodate Junction. It provides direct access to the Markings bicyclists turning left from the proposed Middle and High Schools, Westminster eastbound separated bicycle lane on Choir College, downtown commercial Upgrades existing shared-lane markings to Nassau Street (NJ 27) onto Witherspoon core, Princeton University, Princeton enhanced. Maintains existing LTS 2. Street. Station, the D&R Canal Trail, residential neighborhoods, and the train station and Witherspoon Street at Guyot Princeton Avenue employment centers in West Windsor. Avenue | Rectangular Rapid Segments of this corridor include: Flashing Beacon Corridor An RRFB should be installed, along with This north/south corridor connects Walnut Lane at Terhune Road high-visibility continental crosswalk the downtown core and the D&R Canal | Crosswalk Enhancements striping, curb extensions and advanced Trail to residential neighborhoods in the To improve the crossing for cyclists, the warning signage to create a lower stress southeast and provides an alternate route existing two-way stop control should be crossing across Witherspoon Street and to Harrison Street. Segments of this reversed, so that the stop condition is for improve visibility at this trail crossing corridor include: traffic along Terhune Road. This will slow location. This is a critical crossing location traffic along the corridor, and facilitate along the Guyot Avenue path/bicycle left-turns for cyclists turning from the boulevard corridor for children going to Terhune Road bicycle lanes to the Walnut school and Community Park. Lane bicycle boulevard. appendix c | bicycle network description C21 Walnut Lane (Terhune Road pedestrians. With the expected higher Olden Street/Roper Lane (NJ to Valley Road) | Bicycle numbers of pedestrians and bicyclists, Route 27 to Western Way) | Boulevard the path should be designed with a width Bicycle Boulevard greater than the 10-foot minimum (12- The existing low speed, low volume 14-foot design target), where feasible, The existing low speed, low volume residential street is suitable for bicycle particularly approaching the schools residential street is suitable for bicycle boulevard designation and supportive between Guyot Avenue and Houghton boulevard designation and supportive improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. Road. Due to the separation the proposed improvements. LTS decreases from LTS 2 facility provides, the level of stress is to LTS 1 from Hamilton Avenue to NJ 27, Walnut Lane at Valley Road | reduced from LTS 2 to LTS 1. creating an LTS 1 facility throughout. Crosswalk Enhancements Campus Path (Western Valley Road is a long, straight corridor Walnut Lane at Hamilton that encourages traffic speeds above Avenue | Roundabout Way to Princeton Station) | the 25 mph speed limit. To improve This location is a key junction in the Paul Improved Shared-Use Path conditions for shared-lane markings and Robeson Place/Wiggins Street/Hamilton The existing shared-use path on the support the 25 mph speed limit on Valley Avenue corridor, providing a link to Princeton University campus provides Road and the bicycle boulevard on Walnut the proposed Walnut Lane shared-use a crossing of Washington Road for Lane, a raised intersection should be path/bicycle boulevard and access to the bicyclists and pedestrians via the Streicker installed at this location. Middle and High Schools and Westminster Bridge, and connects the eastern portion Choir College. Installation of a mini- of the Municipality to the Princeton Walnut Lane (Valley Road roundabout will provide traffic calming Train Station. The path is generally in to Hamilton Avenue) | New along corridor, encouraging lower vehicle good condition, appropriate width, and Shared-Use Path speeds and supporting a more comfortable features pedestrian-level lighting. As with Proposed shared-use path would connect environment for bicyclists. the rest of the network, a wayfinding the Middle School, High School, and system should be implemented to improve Chestnut Street (Hamilton Westminster Choir College to the navigation. downtown and residential neighborhoods. Avenue to NJ Route 27) | “The Dinky” Rail Line Due to the variable cartway width and Bicycle Boulevard (Princeton Station to pick-up/drop-off circulation patterns The existing low speed, low volume at the schools, accommodating an on- residential street is suitable for bicycle Princeton Junction Station) | street bicycle facility is challenging. boulevard designation and supportive New Shared-Use Path The proposed shared-use path would improvements. LTS decreases from LTS 2 Proposed shared-use path would create widen the existing sidewalk along the to LTS 1 from Hamilton Avenue to NJ 27, a new path adjacent to the Princeton northbound side, using right-of-way creating an LTS 1 facility throughout. to Princeton Junction rail line. This along the Westminster Choir College “rail with trail” concept would improve and the Middle School. It would be along regional network connectivity by the northbound side of the street only, providing an off-road connection over and accommodate both bicyclists and U.S. Route 1 and an alternative to princeton bicycle master plan C22 Washington Road and Alexander Street. bike box would accommodate bicyclists Washington Road at D&R It would improve bicycle connectivity turning left from the proposed eastbound Canal Trail | Crosswalk between Princeton and the Princeton separated bicycle lane on NJ Route 27 Enhancements Junction train station, employment onto Vandeventer Avenue. centers, and residential neighborhoods in The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to high West Windsor and Princeton Junction. Washington Road (NJ Route vehicle speeds along Washington Road. Due to the separation the proposed 27 to Goheen Walk) | Shared- There is also a history of bicycle and facility provides, the level of stress is LTS Lane Markings pedestrian crashes at this trail crossing. 1, compared the LTS 4 currently provided This trail crossing should be designed Provides connection to NJ Route 27 via Washington Road or Alexander as a gateway into Princeton, providing corridor. Maintains existing LTS 3. Street. An additional study and feasibility visual cues to motorists that they are transitioning from a high speed roadway assessment is recommended to advance Washington Road (Goheen this concept. (Washington Road) and regional highway Walk to D&R Canal) | Bicycle (U.S. Route 1) into a dense downtown Washington Road Lane environment and university campus with The typical cartway width of high pedestrian and bicyclist activity. Corridor approximately 38 feet accommodates An RRFB should be installed, along with This north/south corridor connects the buffered bicycle lanes (5-foot bicycle high-visibility continental crosswalk central downtown core to Princeton lane with 3-foot striped buffer) and 11- striping, and advanced warning signage to University, the D&R Canal Trail, and to foot travel lanes in each direction. In create a lower stress crossing across and West Windsor. Segments of this corridor conjunction with the proposed bicycle improve visibility at this trail crossing include: lanes, the speed limit should be reduced location. Other gateway elements, such as a pedestrian refuge island and “Welcome Vandeventer Avenue (Wiggins from 40 mph to 25 mph along the corridor. This would be supported by an to Princeton” sign, should also be installed Street to NJ Route 27) | improved crossing and gateway treatment to provide traffic calming elements. Shared-Lane Markings at the D&R Canal Trail crossing. The Connects Wiggins Street corridor to the existing traffic stress is LTS 1 due to a downtown and NJ Route 27 corridor. shared-use path, which is narrow and does Maintains existing LTS 2. not meet current standards. The buffered bicycle lanes would provide a comfortable Washington Road at NJ Route on-road option and separate bicyclists 27 | Bike Box and pedestrians. The combination of a buffered bicycle lane and speed limit Two types of bike boxes would be reduction would provide an LTS 1 facility. installed at this location. A standard bike Without the speed limit reduction, the box at the westbound approach would buffered bicycle lane would be an LTS 4. improve the visibility of bicyclists turning left from the proposed standard bicycle lane onto Washington Road. A two-stage appendix c | bicycle network description C23 Additional Network Links

Improvements to several shorter sections Breckridge Road (Brearly Bunn Drive (Poor Farm Road of the roadway network will enhance Road to Farrand Road) | to North Harrison Street) | overall network connectivity and improve Improved Shared-Use Path Improved Shared-Use Path bicycle access to major destinations or areas of the Municipality not otherwise The existing short path connects the The existing shared-use path is along the served by the primary corridors. two neighborhoods to provide bicycle northbound side, asphalt, approximately 6 Improvements to these roadways are and pedestrian access. The path is feet wide, and typically in good condition. summarized below. For roadways that approximately 5 feet wide, asphalt, in fair The following path improvements should include multiple treatment types, the condition, and has one pedestrian scale made to provide a higher quality facility: improvements are described from north to light fixture along it. The following path ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain south or west to east. improvements should made to provide a an 8 to 10-foot cross section where higher quality facility: possible to facilitate two-way travel Alexander Street ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain and use by both bicyclists and an 8 to 10-foot cross section where pedestrians Provides a connection between the possible to facilitate two-way travel ƒƒ Low-profile lighting or additional College Road corridor and the University and use by both bicyclists and overhead utility pole-mounted fixtures Place/Alexander Street corridor. pedestrians should be installed to improve lighting Alexander Street (University ƒƒ Low-profile lighting or additional and use of the path after sunset pedestrian scale fixtures should be Place to College Road) | installed to improve lighting and use Chambers Street Shared-Lane Markings of the path after sunset Provides a north/south connection Install shared-lane markings. Maintains ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced to through the central core between the existing LTS 2. remove bumps and cracks that result Rosedale Road/Hamilton Avenue and NJ from tree root growth and regular Route 27 corridors. Breckridge Road wear and tear This short segment provides a bicycle and Chambers Street (Paul pedestrian only connection between the Bunn Drive Robeson Place to NJ Route residential neighborhoods along Farrand This north/south roadway connects 27) | Enhanced Shared-Lane Road and Brearly Road, and improves the Karl Light Boulevard residential Markings development, several parks, and several connectivity and access for the Farrand Install enhanced shared-lane markings. employment centers to the Harrison Street Road neighborhood to the Edgerstoune Maintains existing LTS 2. bicycle boulevard and the rest of the corridor. bicycle network.

princeton bicycle master plan C24 Elm Drive maintained by Princeton University. Middle School and High School. Maintains Improvements include: existing LTS 1. This north/south roadway connects Faculty Road to the NJ Route 27 corridor Faculty Road (Alexander Franklin Avenue (Walnut Lane through the Princeton University Campus. Street to Harrison Street) | to Grover Avenue) | Bicycle It provides direct access to the University Improved Shared-Use Path Boulevard and downtown core, and an alternate route to the Princeton Train Station. It The existing path is along the westbound The existing low speed, low volume is owned and maintained by Princeton side. Its surface is asphalt and typically 6 residential street is suitable for bicycle University. feet wide. Adjacent roadway lighting is boulevard designation and supportive insufficient to accommodate path users. improvements. Connects Grover Avenue NJ Route 27 at Palmer The following path improvements should bicycle boulevard to Walnut Lane shared- Square/Elm Drive | Crosswalk made to provide a higher level facility: use path, providing a low stress route Enhancements ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain from residential neighborhoods to the a 8 to 10-foot cross section where Middle School and High School. Maintains Installation of a pedestrian refuge island existing LTS 1. at the east side of Palmer Square would possible to facilitate two-way travel create a shorter and more comfortable and use by both bicyclists and crossing for pedestrians and bicyclists pedestrians Grover Avenue/Leavitt approaching NJ Route 27 and the ƒƒ Lighting should be installed to Lane downtown from the proposed Elm Drive facilitate use of path after sunset This roadway connects the proposed bicycle boulevard. The refuge island Terhune Road bicycle lanes and shared- would be located within an existing Franklin Avenue use paths to the proposed Franklin striped median. This roadway provides connects from Avenue bicycle boulevard and the Elm Drive (NJ Route 27 residential neighborhoods from the west Rosedale Road/Hamilton Avenue corridor. and east to the Middle and High Schools. to Faculty Road) | Bicycle It provides an alternative route to Roadway segments include: Harrison Street and provides direct access Boulevard to the Princeton Shopping Center and The existing low speed, low volume campus Clay Street/Franklin Avenue Grover Park. roadway is suitable for bicycle boulevard (John Street to Walnut Lane) designation and supportive improvements. | Bicycle Boulevard Grover Avenue/Leavitt Lane Maintains existing LTS 1. The existing low speed, low volume (Terhune Road to Hamilton residential street is suitable for bicycle Avenue) | Bicycle Boulevard Faculty Road boulevard designation and supportive Connects Terhune Road bike lanes and This roadway provides an east/west improvements. Connects John Street shared-use paths to Franklin Avenue network link across the southern portion bicycle boulevard to Walnut Lane shared- bicycle boulevard and Hamilton Avenue of the central core and Princeton use path, providing a low stress route corridor. Provides a north/south route University campus. It is owned and from residential neighborhoods to the parallel to North Harrison Street, with appendix c | bicycle network description C25 access to the Princeton Shopping Center Guyot Avenue (Witherspoon Harris Road and Grover Park. Maintains existing LTS Street to Carnahan Place) | 1. This roadway connects northern Bicycle Boulevard neighborhoods towards the downtown The existing low speed, low volume and provides a lower stress alternative Guyot Avenue residential street is suitable for bicycle north/south route to Witherspoon Street. This roadway and path provides an east/ boulevard designation and supportive Roadway and path segments include: west alternative to Valley Road and improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. provides direct access to the Middle and Harris Road at Valley Road | High Schools. Improvements include: Guyot Path (Carnahan Place Crosswalk Enhancements to Moore Street) | Improved Valley Road is a long, straight corridor Guyot Path Extension (John Shared-Use Path that encourages traffic speeds above Street to Witherspoon Street) The existing path is asphalt, of variable the 25 mph speed limit. To improve | New Shared-Use Path width, and uneven. An adjacent stream conditions for shared-lane markings Proposed share-use path would provide constrains improvement opportunities. and support the 25 mph speed limit, the circulation from the proposed John Street The following path improvements should existing curb extension at Harris Road bicycle boulevard to Witherspoon Street made to provide a more comfortable and should be widened to create a more and the existing Guyot Path corridor. It safe facility: pronounced narrowing of the roadway. would also provide direct access from ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain the existing Guyot Path corridor to Harris Road (Valley Road to an 8-foot cross section where possible Franklin Avenue) | Bicycle Community Park and the Community Park to facilitate two-way travel and use by Elementary School. This off-road facility both bicyclists and pedestrians Boulevard is an LTS 1. ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be The existing low speed, low volume residential street is suitable for bicycle Witherspoon Street at Guyot installed to allow use of path after sunset boulevard designation and supportive Avenue | Rectangular Rapid improvements. Connects Valley Road ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced with Flashing Beacon to Guyot shared-use path, Franklin permeable pavement to remove bumps Avenue bicycle boulevard, and Princeton An RRFB should be installed, along with and cracks that result from tree root Cemetery path. Provides lower stress high-visibility continental crosswalk growth and regular wear and tear striping, curb extensions and advanced alternative to Witherspoon Street. warning signage to create a lower stress Guyot Avenue (Moore Street Maintains existing LTS 1. crossing across Witherspoon Street and to Walnut Lane) | Bicycle improve visibility at this trail crossing Boulevard location. This is a critical crossing The existing low speed, low volume location along the Guyot Avenue path/ residential street is suitable for bicycle bicycle boulevard corridor for children boulevard designation and supportive going to school and Community Park. improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1.

princeton bicycle master plan C26 Herrontown Road The following path improvements should Library Place (Hodge Road be made: This roadway connects residential to U.S. Route 206) | Bicycle ƒ neighborhoods in the northeast section of ƒ Path should maintain an 8 to 10- Lane + Shared-Lane Markings foot cross section where possible to the Municipality to NJ 27 and Bunn Drive. With a typical width of 28 feet, a bicycle facilitate two-way travel and use by Improvements include: lane in each direction is not feasible. both bicyclists and pedestrians A bicycle lane is provided in the uphill Herrontown Road (Bunn ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be direction (northbound), and a shared-lane Drive to NJ Route 27) | New installed to allow use of path after in the downhill direction (southbound). Shared-Use Path sunset To accommodate the change, on-street The narrow cartway width makes an on- John Street parking would be prohibited along the road facility infeasible, and the sidepath corridor (currently permitted on the This roadway is one-way northbound, alternative is in keeping with the rural eastbound side). The hybrid facility would providing a connection from the character of the roadway and the existing provide an LTS 1 in the northbound downtown to Community Park as an infrastructure on Bunn Drive. This long- direction, and maintain the existing LTS 2 alternative to Witherspoon Street. term improvement involves right-of-way in the southbound direction. and potential environmental constraints. John Street (Paul Robeson Library Place (U.S. Route 206 Due to the separation the proposed Place to Community Park) | facility provides, the level of stress is to Mercer Street) | Bicycle reduced from LTS 4 to LTS 1. Bicycle Boulevard Lanes The existing low speed, low volume With a typical width of 28 feet, a bicycle Hutchinson Drive residential street is suitable for bicycle lane in each direction is not feasible boulevard designation and supportive within the existing cartway width. This roadway connects the Mercer Road improvements. Maintains existing LTS 1. However, the roadway is a significant corridor to the proposed U.S. Route connector between U.S. Route 206 and 206 shared-use path, which provides Library Place Mercer Street and see higher volumes connections to the Lawrence Hopewell than the section north of U.S. Route Trail. Improvements Include: Connects the Mercer Street, U.S. Route 206. As such, standard bicycle lanes are 206/NJ Route 27, and Rosedale Road/ preferred to provide dedicated space for Hutchinson Drive (U.S. Hamilton Avenue corridors, which bicyclists. To accommodate the change, Route 206 to Mercer Road) | provides an alternate route around the on-street parking would be prohibited Improved Shared-Use Path U.S. 206/NJ Route 27/Mercer Street along the corridor (currently permitted intersection for trips to/from the central The existing shared-use path along the on the eastbound side) and the roadway core from/to the southeast section of southbound side provides a connection widened two feet. The change would Princeton. between The Hun School, U.S. Route 206, reduce the LTS from LTS 2 to LTS 1. and Mercer Road, the Quaker Road Path, and the D&R Canal Trail. The existing path provides a paved and level surface. appendix c | bicycle network description C27 Littlebrook Elementary Mansgrove Road high vehicle speeds along U.S. Route 206. An RRFB should be installed, along with School Path This east/west road provides a connection high-visibility continental crosswalk between the Mount Lucas Road / The existing shared-use path provides striping and advanced warning signage Witherspoon corridor and residential a short connection for bicyclists and across U.S. Route 206 to create a lower neighborhoods along Foulet Drive, pedestrians between the Littlebrook stress crossing between the bicycle Andrews Lane, and the Cherry Hill Road Elementary School and residential boulevard segments of Mansgrove Road. area, improving network connectivity neighborhoods to its east and the in the area and decreasing trip length proposed Rollingmead Road/Littlebrook Mansgrove Road connection for bicyclists. Improvements along this Drive bicycle boulevard. to Mount Lucas Road | roadway include: Improved Shared-Use Path Littlebrook Elementary New Path (Andrews Lane/ An existing 4-foot concrete sidewalk School Path (Littlebrook Foulet Drive to Mansgrove currently connects Mansgrove Road (dead Road to Littlebrook Road) | New Shared-Use Path end) to Mount Lucas Road. The following Elementary School) | path improvements should made to Improved Shared-Use Path Proposed shared-use path would create a provide a higher quality facility: bicycle and pedestrian-only connection ƒ The following path improvements should from Mansgrove Road to an existing path ƒ Path should be widened to maintain made to provide a more comfortable and between Andrews Lane and Foulet Drive, an 8 to 10-foot cross section where safe connection to the school for bicyclists following an existing “paper street.” possible to facilitate two-way travel and pedestrians: and use by both bicyclists and pedestrians ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain a Mansgrove Road (New Path to 10-foot cross section where possible end) | Bicycle Boulevard ƒƒ Lighting options should be considered to improve use of the path after sunset to facilitate two-way travel and use by The existing low speed, low volume both bicyclists and pedestrians residential street is suitable for bicycle ƒƒ Pedestrian-level lighting should be boulevard designation and supportive Mountain Avenue installed to facilitate use of path after improvements. The existing bicycle and This roadway connects the Great Road/ sunset, providing more comfortable pedestrian-only connection to the east Elm Road corridor to Community Park, and secure access for after-school side of U.S. Route 206 should be widened Cherry Hill Road, and the Mount Lucas activities and resurfaced. In conjunction with / Witherspoon Corridor. Improvements ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced to U.S. route 206 crossing improvements, include: remove bumps and cracks that result provides LTS 1 facility. from tree root growth and regular Mountain Avenue (Great Road wear and tear Mansgrove Road at U.S. Route to U.S. Route 206) | Improved ƒƒ Connection between the path and 206 | Rectangular Rapid Shared-Use Path Flashing Beacon the main school entrance should be The existing asphalt path is narrow and improved The existing crossing is LTS 4 due to in poor condition. The following path

princeton bicycle master plan C28 improvements should made to provide a Poor Farm Road approaches the Princeton Friends School more comfortable and safe facility: and the narrow bridge crossing over the This roadway connects the Mount ƒ Stony Brook. ƒ Path should be widened to maintain Lucas Road and Bunn Drive corridors. an 8 to 10-foot cross section where Improvements include: Quaker Road (Mercer Road to possible to facilitate two-way travel Friends School of Princeton) and use by both bicyclists and Poor Farm Road (Mount | New Shared-Use Path pedestrians Lucas Road to Bunn Drive | ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be Improved Shared-Use Path Proposed shared-use path would complete installed to allow use of path after the key connection between existing sunset The following path improvements should paths on Mercer Road and Quaker Road. be implemented to provide a higher ƒƒ Path surface should be resurfaced to The cartway width and high vehicle quality facility: remove bumps and cracks that result speeds along this corridor make an on- from tree root growth and regular ƒƒ Path should maintain an 8 to 10- road facility infeasible, and the sidepath wear and tear foot cross section where possible to is in keeping with the existing facility facilitate two-way travel and use by along this roadway. The shared-use path Municipal Right-of-Way both bicyclists and pedestrians would be along the northbound side and accommodate both bicyclists and Path Quaker Road pedestrians. Due to the separation the This existing municipal right-of-way proposed facility provides, the level of This roadway connects the Mercer Road provides a connection between the stress is reduced from an LTS 4 to LTS 1. corridor to the D&R Canal Trail, provides Terhune Road corridor and the Bunn direct access to the Friends School Drive shared-use path, improving network Quaker Road (Friends School of Princeton, and improves access to connectivity in the northeast portion of of Princeton to D&R Canal commercial centers at Mercer Mall and the municipality. Trail) | Improved Shared-Use the Nassau Park Pavilion in Lawrence and Path Municipal Right-of-Way Path West Windsor Townships. Improvements include: The existing shared-use path along the (Bunn Drive to Terhune Road) northbound side provides a connection | New Shared-Use Path Quaker Road at Mercer Road | between the Friends School of Princeton, Proposed shared-use path would follow an Roundabout Institute Woods, Princeton Battlefield State Park, and the D&R Canal Trail. The existing, cleared municipal right-of-way. The existing configuration of this existing path features a crushed gravel Path construction should use a permeable intersection is confusing for motorists surface that is severely eroded, uneven, pavement and maintain a width of 10 feet. and uncomfortable for bicyclists and and muddy following rain events. The As an off-road facility with no vehicular pedestrians. The installation of a following path improvements should be traffic, the level of stress is an LTS 1. roundabout would provide a more implemented to provide a higher quality understandable and safe intersection for facility: all users. It would also slow vehicular traffic through the intersection as it appendix c | bicycle network description C29 ƒƒ Path should maintain an 8 to 10- River Road – Mercer County Valley Road foot cross section where possible to 605 (NJ Route 27 to Connects U.S. Route 206 to Witherspoon facilitate two-way travel and use by Montgomery Township) | New both bicyclists and pedestrians Street, linking several north/south Shared-Use Path corridors and providing direct access ƒƒ Path should be reconstructed with Path should consist of an 8 to 10 foot to the Princeton Shopping Center. permeable asphalt permeable asphalt surface. Path lighting Improvements include: ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be should also be installed to ensure that installed to allow use of path after path is safe and usable after sunset. Due Valley Road (U.S. Route 206 sunset to the separation the proposed facility to Witherspoon Street) | Shared-Lane Markings Quaker Road at D&R Canal provides, the level of stress is reduced from an LTS 4 to LTS 1. Trail | Rectangular Rapid Install shared-lane markings. Similar to Flashing Beacon the recently completed Hamilton Avenue Riverside Drive resurfacing project, a marked parking The existing crossing lacks crosswalk lane would be provided in the eastbound striping and has very poor visibility Connects NJ Route 27 to Prospect Avenue, direction, and a narrow shoulder in the between drivers and trail users. An providing direct access to the Riverside westbound direction. Maintains existing RRFB should be installed, along with Elementary School. Improvements LTS 2. high-visibility continental crosswalk include: striping and advanced warning signage Valley Road at Witherspoon across Quaker Road to provide drivers Riverside Drive (NJ Route 27 Street | Roundabout advanced warning of crossing trail users. to Prospect Avenue) | Bicycle This location is a gateway from Coordinate proposed improvements Lane + Shared-Use Path U.S. Route 206 into Princeton via with the Delaware and Raritan Canal The approximately 35-foot cartway width Witherspoon Street and Valley Road. Commission and Lawrence Township. could accommodate 11-foot travel lanes Valley Road in particular is flat, straight and 6.5-foot bicycle lanes. However, roadway that encourages higher vehicle River Road due to parking demands and drop-off/ speeds. Conversion of the roadway from pick-up activity at the school, a hybrid a traffic signal to a roundabout will Provides a regional connection between option would allow more flexibility for provide traffic calming for the corridor, the NJ Route 27 corridor, the proposed vehicle circulation. A bicycle lane would smooth vehicular circulation, and minimal Gulick Park Path, and Montgomery be provided in the southbound direction, intersection delay. Township. and the northbound sidewalk would be widened to create a shared-use path to Valley Road (Witherspoon accommodate pedestrians and northbound Street to Harris Road) | bicyclists. On-street parking would be Shared-Lane Markings prohibited along the southbound side of Install shared-lane markings. Similar to this segment. Maintains an LTS 1. the recently completed Hamilton Avenue resurfacing project, a marked parking

princeton bicycle master plan C30 lane would be provided in the eastbound Valley Road (Walnut Lane to The existing asphalt path provides a direction, and a narrow shoulder in the Harrison Street) | Shared- connection between Harrison Street westbound direction. Maintains existing Lane Markings and Spruce Street for bicyclists and LTS 2. pedestrians only. The following path Install shared-lane markings. Similar to improvements should made to provide a Valley Road at Harris Road | the recently resurfaced Hamilton Avenue, more comfortable and safe facility: a marked parking lane would be provided Crosswalk Enhancements ƒƒ Path should be widened to maintain in the eastbound direction, and a narrow Valley Road is a long, straight corridor an 8 to 10-foot cross section where shoulder in the westbound direction. that encourages traffic speeds above possible to facilitate two-way travel Maintains existing LTS 2. the 25 mph speed limit. To improve and use by both bicyclists and conditions for shared-lane markings Valley Road at Harrison pedestrians and support the 25 mph speed limit, the Street | Bike Box ƒƒ Low-profile lighting should be existing curb extension at Harris Road installed to allow use of path after should be widened to create a more Two types of bike boxes would be sunset pronounced narrowing of the roadway. installed at this location. A standard bike box at the southbound, eastbound, Spruce Street/Moore Street/ Valley Road (Harris Road to and westbound approaches would Park Place (Quarry Park Walnut Lane) | Shared-Lane improve the visibility of bicyclists for all to Spring Street) | Bicycle Markings turning movements. The eastbound and Boulevard westbound approaches would be paired Install shared-lane markings. Similar to with a short bike lane as the roadway The existing low speed, low volume the recently completed Hamilton Avenue widens at the intersection, providing residential street is suitable for resurfacing project, a marked parking access to the bike box. A two-stage bike bicycle boulevard designation and lane would be provided in the eastbound box would accommodate bicyclists turning supportive improvements. Wayfinding direction, and a narrow shoulder in the left from the proposed northbound is an important element to help cyclists westbound direction. Maintains existing separated bicycle lane on Harrison Street navigate the circuitous nature of the LTS 2. onto Valley Road. route. Maintains existing LTS 1. Valley Road at Walnut Lane | Spring Street (Vandeventer Crosswalk Enhancements “The Wiggle” Street to Witherspoon Street) Valley Road is a long, straight corridor Provides an alternative route across | Contra-flow Bicycle Lane the downtown parallel to Nassau Street that encourages traffic speeds above The one-way street is approximately 25 and the Hamilton Avenue corridor. the 25 mph speed limit. To improve feet wide, providing sufficient width to Improvements include: conditions for shared-lane markings and accommodate a contra-flow bicycle lane support the 25 mph speed limit on Valley Quarry Park Path (Harrison without impacting on-street parking and Road and the bicycle boulevard on Walnut enhancing access into the downtown. Lane, a raised intersection should be Street to Spruce Street) | Creates LTS 1 facility for westbound installed at this location. Improved Shared Use Path bicyclists. appendix c | bicycle network description C31 Network Enhancements

connectivity between the Middle and High bicycle lanes and create lower stress Optional Links Schools and the library and downtown, bicycle facilities. providing a lower traffic stress alternative Several optional links would further to the Hamilton Avenue and Witherspoon The on-going Princeton Parking: Inventory, enhance network connectivity, but would corridors. The path would utilize the Analysis and Recommendations to Support require coordination and collaboration existing path through the cemetery, and Economic Growth will provide a better with private land owners. create a new entrance on the north side to understanding of parking needs and strategies to manage parking demand. In Lake Drive Connector Path Franklin Avenue. Due to the separation the proposed facility provides, the level conjunction with an integrated approach (Lake Drive to Harrison of stress is reduced from LTS 2 to LTS to addressing parking needs in the Street) | New Shared-Use 1, compared to the existing route via downtown, long term improvements for Path Witherspoon Street. these corridors should seek to repurpose roadway space for dedicated bicycle lanes. Proposed shared use path would connect Bicycle lanes would achieve an LTS 1 the proposed Lake Drive/Princeton facility, reduced from the existing LTS Avenue bicycle boulevard to Harrison Long Term 2 and LTS 3, on Witherspoon Street and Street and the D&R Canal Trail. The Hamilton Avenue, respectively. proposed connection follows an existing Enhancements informal trail and utilizes an existing Long term recommendations for these The current proposed network includes culvert crossing. This short connector roadways are summarized in the table two key gaps in the low stress network improves overall network connectivity to on the opposite page. In many areas, the - Witherspoon Street and the Hamilton create a low stress corridor from Nassau typical roadway width is approximately Avenue corridor. In the interim, the Street (NJ 27) to the Canal. This off-road 30 feet, which is the minimum width proposed enhanced shared-lane markings facility is an LTS 1. necessary to accommodate two travel can help improve the visibility of lanes and two bicycle lanes. While bicycling and emphasize the streets as Princeton Cemetery this meets the minimum threshold, important bicycling routes. However, the Path (Franklin Avenue engineering design may require minor markings alone do not create “all ages and to Witherspoon Street) | widening. all abilities” bicycle connections to the Improved Shared-Use Path local schools, downtown, and library. Proposed shared-use path would connect the proposed Franklin Avenue These two roadways’ limited cartway and Harris Road bicycle boulevards to width, utilities and street trees adjacent to Witherspoon Street near the Wiggins the roadway, and on-street parking would Street intersection. It would also improve require trade-offs to implement dedicated

princeton bicycle master plan C32 Table C1 | Long Term Recommendations for the Witherspoon Street and Hamilton Avenue Corridors

Additional Roadway Start End Width Parking Short-term Long-term Constraints shared-lane/ bike lane bike lanes (widen, Hodge Road Lafayette Rd US 206 29 south side mature trees hybrid (remove remove parking) parking) mature trees, enhanced Paul Robeson US 206 Chambers St 30 none utilities, fence bike lanes (widen) sharrow south side utilities south enhanced bike lanes (remove Paul Robeson Chambers St Witherspoon St 41 both sides side sharrow parking one side)

Vandeventer utilities south enhanced Wiggins Street Witherspoon St 30 none bike lanes (widen) Ave side sharrow utilities south Vandeventer enhanced bike lanes (widen, Hamilton Ave Harrison St 30 south side side, mature Ave sharrow remove parking) trees utilities north enhanced bike lanes (widen, Hamilton Ave Harrison Street Snowden Ln 30 south side side sharrow remove parking) utilities east enhanced bike lanes (remove Witherspoon St Valley Rd Guyot Ave 33 east side side, mature sharrow parking) trees, transit utilities east enhanced bike lanes (remove Witherspoon St Guyot Ave Leigh Ave 33 east side side, mature sharrow parking) trees, transit utilities east enhanced bike lanes (remove Witherspoon St Leigh Ave Wiggins St 30 west side side, mature sharrow parking, widen) trees, transit

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