But for Americans in poverty—those for whom a car-free lifestyle is a matter of economic necessity—the costs of adopting or abandoning different modes of transportation may be a more complicated judgment. A new study in the Journal of Planning Education and Research offers a glimpse into why. It shows that, over the past 50 years, owning a car has […]
New Jersey is growing, but isn’t getting any younger. While the population of the Garden State inches forward, the median age of its residents is inching upwards. The steady growth of the population comprises of mostly immigrants, but not necessarily young people. So what’s making the state grow ‘older?’ Aging Baby Boomers. “Two things are […]
New Jersey’s women and working families just earned a hard-fought victory. Gov. Phil Murphy recently announced an agreement with legislative leaders to raise the minimum wage for most workers to $15 an hour by 2024. This will bring financial relief to low-income families and strengthen the state’s economy over time. It’s also an important step toward […]
As new mobility options like shared bikes and scooters expand in cities, advocates warn that not enough is being done to design roads that can accommodate the full variety of travelers, leaving sidewalks and bike lanes crowded. That’s especially pronounced in low-income and minority neighborhoods, which traditionally see less infrastructure investment. African Americans and American […]
James DeFilippis (BSPPP) joins NPR’s All Things Considered for a conversation about the practice of turning to community land trusts to support affordable housing. NPR All Things Considered, February 4, 2019
New findings out of the Rutgers Center for State Health Policy suggest the overwhelming majority of New Jerseyans — on both sides of the political aisle — are in favor of the government stepping in to support the well-being of families. “For every one of these, at least 60 percent or so of Republicans support […]
The economic outlook for New Jersey in 2019 is positive, but the future of one county in particular looks bright. According to Rutgers University economist James Hughes, Middlesex County, because it is close to New York City, is one of the fastest growing Counties in the entire Garden State. He recently delivered a presentation to […]
The Department of Transportation (DOT) and Rutgers University will host a community focus group concerning bicycling in Queens at Elmhurst Hospital. The university will hold one focus group with community members and another separate one with business owners to hear about perceptions and desires of bicycling in the neighborhoods of Corona, Elmhurst, East Elmhurst and […]
Join NJTV News business correspondent Rhonda Schaffler for Know Jersey: Finances — a show that explores common financial topics facing New Jersey residents. Know Jersey: Finances is a digital series that will take place LIVE on NJTV News’ Facebook and YouTube pages on the following dates and times: Wednesday, Feb. 13 at noon — Understanding […]
Cleanliness, quality of extracurricular activities and student behavior all need improvement, according to the results of a districtwide survey of students, parents and staff in the township’s schools. The Culture and Climate survey was distributed to four groups — school staff, elementary students, middle-high school students and parents — at the end of September with […]
