Circulation Plan
CIRCULATION PLAN Contents A. Introduction B. Vehicular Circulation C. Plainsboro Road Traffic Calming and Improvements D. Roadway Access and Curb Cuts E. Goods Movement F. Bus Service G. Travel Demand Management H. Pedestrian and Bicycle Management I. Rail Transportation J. Air Transportation K. Implementation of Improvements L. Action Plan IV. CIRCULATION PLAN ELEMENT A. Introduction The Township's geographic location is one which has permitted controlled growth and development. Located in southern Middlesex County, in the center of the state, the Township's populace continues to have easy and direct access to New York, Newark, Philadelphia and the surrounding cities of Trenton, Princeton and New Brunswick. Existing transportation systems are being taxed and demand on the transportation system has become overloaded as more people are drawn to this desirable local area. Transportation is much more than a matter of convenience; it is an integral part of our growing community and as such it should be accessible, reliable, and available to all residents, workers, and visitors in the Township. As with most suburban locales, Plainsboro's primary means of transportation is the private automobile via the area's roadway network. This plan element recognizes the local population's preference for auto transportation, while promoting alternate modes such as bicycle, pedestrian, public and private bus service, rail transportation by way of the New Jersey Transit’s Princeton Junction Train Station and the potential for bus rapid transit. The majority of residents in Plainsboro utilize the northeast corridor's major roadway system, including Route 1, Route 130 and the New Jersey Turnpike. These are major links to surrounding communities, and they provide access to residential, industrial, and commercial areas.
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