Mayoral Office Advisory Traffic Study in Southern part of City May 20-27

This advisory was sent earlier in the week regarding a traffic study in the south section of town. I like Director Ian Sacs' approach to traffic problems as compared to the last HPU director. Instead of allegedly counting 25 tons of quarters in Tom's River like Roberts appointed John Correa, he is actually taking measurments and applying sound scientific engineering by gathering data to help solve some of our traffic issues.

ADVISORY: TRAFFIC COUNT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 20-27 IN SOUTHWEST HOBOKEN

Traffic counts in the Southwest region of Hoboken are scheduled to take place between May 20th and May 27th. The consulting firm Eng-Wong Taub will be conducting the study in various locations along Paterson Plank Road, Jersey Avenue, Newark Street, Observer Highway, and Marin Blvd.

Pole-mounted video cameras located on the sidewalk will record, count, and classify vehicles circulating through the intersections. Automatic Traffic Recorders will also be installed at several locations.

The count is taking place to resolve long standing congestion problems in Southwest Hoboken due to overlapping local and through traffic and to reevaluate this area for incoming development in terms of pedestrian and bicycle access. Both Hoboken and Jersey City have redevelopment plans for their sides of this municipal boundary. ◦

Mayoral Office Advisory Traffic Study in Southern part of City May 20-27