The
first workshop is scheduled for March 18 in Lincoln Park, with later sessions
to be held in Denville, Morris Township and Roxbury. Residents from throughout
the county are invited to attend any of the sessions.
This
new transportation plan, entitled “Morris County in Motion,” will assess how
people and goods move by car, truck, bus, train, bicycle, and on foot, to and
from and through Morris County. This project is funded by a grant from the
North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority.
As
part of the project, the county is reviewing existing municipal and regional
plans to get a better understanding of communities’ priorities. The project
team also is exploring potential future impacts of changes in demographics,
advances in technology, and other trends in Morris County. The results of the
study will help Morris County prioritize transportation investments, shape
policies, and develop a framework for a safe and efficient transportation
network.
The
public and municipal officials are invited to attend any of the four public
workshops, which are designed to identify transportation issues affecting the
county, and offer advice on goals and strategies. All of the meetings will
present similar information, and participants are can choose to attend any of
the following workshops:
MARCH
18, 6-8 pm
Lincoln
Park Community Center
34
Chapel Hill Road, Lincoln Park
|
APRIL
1, 6-8 pm
Frelinghuysen
Arboretum
Haggerty
Education Center
353
East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township
|
MARCH
25, 6-8 pm
Denville
Community Room
Denville
Town Hall
1
St. Mary’s Place, Denville
|
APRIL
29, 6-8 pm
Roxbury
Municipal Building
1715
Route 46, Ledgewood
|
In
addition to these workshops, there are several other ways to participate. One
easy method will be to use the project’s MindMixer webpage http://MorrisCounty.MindMixer.com to share ideas
and engage in surveys throughout the project.
Comments
or ideas can also be emailed to mcdot@co.morris.nj.us or mailed to
the Department of Planning & Public Works at P.O. Box 900, Morristown, N.J.
07963-0900
The project
webpage www.MorrisCountyInMotion.org can be visited
for announcements and to read all of the plan’s reports. Also, progress on
developing the plan can be followed on the County’s Facebook and Twitter
pages.
The
project is expected to conclude in May 2016 with the adoption of the
Circulation Element by the Morris County Planning Board.
SPECIAL NOTE:
If
someone would like to participate in the meeting but requires special
arrangements, such as language interpreters or audio assistance, please contact
the Outreach Coordinator at (201) 377-2325 at least 5 business days before the
meeting.