Safe Routes to Transit Pennsauken Transit Center, Lindenwold Station, and Princeton Junction Station FEBRUARY 2015 The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission is dedicated to uniting the region’s elected officials, planning professionals, and the public with a common vision of making a great region even greater. Shaping the way we live, work, and play, DVRPC builds consensus on improving transportation, promoting smart growth, protecting the environment, and enhancing the economy. We serve a diverse region of nine counties: Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia in Pennsylvania; and Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer in New Jersey. DVRPC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Greater Philadelphia Region — leading the way to a better future. The symbol in our logo is adapted from the official DVRPC seal and is designed as a stylized image of the Delaware Valley. 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Table of Contents Executive Summary ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 1 CHAPTER 1: Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Study Overview ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Study Area ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 What Does the Term Safe Mean for This Study? ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 Study Process ............................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 County Route Number Reference Guide .................................................................................................................................................................... 6 CHAPTER 2: Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians ........................................................................................................................................... 7 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Pedestrian Amenities ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 Bicycle Amenities ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12 Complete Streets Policies ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 CHAPTER 3: Pennsauken Transit Center ..................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Related Works ............................................................................................................................................................................................................. 15 Existing Conditions .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17 Planned Improvements .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 20 Recommendations ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 CHAPTER 4: Lindenwold Station .................................................................................................................................................................................. 25 i Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Related Works ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 25 Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Planned Improvements .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 31 Recommendations ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 31 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 36 CHAPTER 5: Princeton Junction Station ..................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37 Related Works ............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 37 Existing Conditions ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 Planned Improvements .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 44 Recommendations ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 44 Conclusion .................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 48 CHAPTER 6: Next Steps and Conclusion ...................................................................................................................................................................