Moorestown Bicycle Circulation and Safety Plan

Moorestown, NJ

Welcome! This interactive map is provided by the New Jersey Department of Transportation - Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs to gather comments from the public about bicycling in Moorestown. We are looking for information about streets and routes you believe are pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, or un-friendly, and areas where you think improvements are needed.

The comment period is now closed, and all comments received are being addressed in the planning process to establish a comprehensive bicycle circulation plan for the Township of Moorestown.

If you have any questions about using this map or about the project, please send an email to:
Chris Schultz, Township Manager
cschultz@moorestown.nj.us

The following location categories are shown on the Map:

ROUTES
1. A good side-street route, that provides an alternative to a main street. (Path & Marker)
2. A good scenic or recreational route. (Path & Marker)
3. A route that you use regularly. (Path & Marker)
4. The locations where you take your bike-on-the-bus (Metro) (i.e. where you board, and where you get off). (Path & Marker)

UN-FRIENDLY BICYCLIST CONDITIONS:
5. A difficult intersection to navigate (Marker)
6. Where traffic is uncomfortable (i.e. too fast, too much, too many turning movements) (Marker)
7. Where street sweeping is needed (Marker)
8. Where dangerous drainage grates exist (Marker)
9. Where you know a bicycle crash took place (Marker)

SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED:
10. A bicycle and pedestrian path (trail) is needed (potential or proposed) (Path & Marker)
11. A short path connection is needed (a cut-thru) (Marker)
12. Bike parking is needed (Marker)
13. An overpass, underpass or bridge improvement is needed(Marker)
14. Bicycle access to an existing staircase is needed (Marker)
15. A signal needs to be made sensitive to a cyclist(Marker)

ADDITIONAL NOTES:
--Turn marker categories on and off by checking/unchecking the category in the map legend located in the upper right-hand corner of the map. The map legend can be minimized by clicking on the down arrow to the left of the word "Legend."
--Review the content of a marker by clicking the marker icon on the map or clicking the link provided in the locations list at the bottom left corner of the screen.
--Remember that you can use different map views by selecting "Map", "Satellite," or "Hybrid."
--Use the pan and zoom controls in the upper left-hand corner of the page to navigate the map, or pan by clicking on the map and dragging.

Welcome! This interactive map is provided by the New Jersey Department of Transportation - Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs to gather comments from the public about bicycling in Moorestown. We are looking for information about streets and routes you believe are pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, or un-friendly, and areas where you think improvements are needed. The comment period is now <u>closed</u>, and all comments received are being addressed in the planning process to establish a comprehensive bicycle circulation plan for the Township of Moorestown. If you have any questions about using this map or about the project, please send an email to: Chris Schultz, Township Manager cschultz@moorestown.nj.us The following location categories are shown on the Map: ROUTES 1. A good side-street route, that provides an alternative to a main street. (Path & Marker) 2. A good scenic or recreational route. (Path & Marker) 3. A route that you use regularly. (Path & Marker) 4. The locations where you take your bike-on-the-bus (Metro) (i.e. where you board, and where you get off). (Path & Marker) UN-FRIENDLY BICYCLIST CONDITIONS: 5. A difficult intersection to navigate (Marker) 6. Where traffic is uncomfortable (i.e. too fast, too much, too many turning movements) (Marker) 7. Where street sweeping is needed (Marker) 8. Where dangerous drainage grates exist (Marker) 9. Where you know a bicycle crash took place (Marker) SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED: 10. A bicycle and pedestrian path (trail) is needed (potential or proposed) (Path & Marker) 11. A short path connection is needed (a cut-thru) (Marker) 12. Bike parking is needed (Marker) 13. An overpass, underpass or bridge improvement is needed(Marker) 14. Bicycle access to an existing staircase is needed (Marker) 15. A signal needs to be made sensitive to a cyclist(Marker) ADDITIONAL NOTES: --Turn marker categories on and off by checking/unchecking the category in the map legend located in the upper right-hand corner of the map. The map legend can be minimized by clicking on the down arrow to the left of the word "Legend." --Review the content of a marker by clicking the marker icon on the map or clicking the link provided in the locations list at the bottom left corner of the screen. --Remember that you can use different map views by selecting "Map", "Satellite," or "Hybrid." --Use the pan and zoom controls in the upper left-hand corner of the page to navigate the map, or pan by clicking on the map and dragging.

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Moorestown Bicycle Circulation and Safety Plan

Welcome! This interactive map is provided by the New Jersey Department of Transportation - Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs to gather comments from the public about bicycling in Moorestown. We are looking for information about streets and routes you believe are pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, or un-friendly, and areas where you think improvements are needed. The comment period is now closed, and all comments received are being addressed in the planning process to establish a comprehensive bicycle circulation plan for the Township of Moorestown. If you have any questions about using this map or about the project, please send an email to: Chris Schultz, Township Manager cschultz@moorestown.nj.us The following location categories are shown on the Map: ROUTES 1. A good side-street route, that provides an alternative to a main street. (Path & Marker) 2. A good scenic or recreational route. (Path & Marker) 3. A route that you use regularly. (Path & Marker) 4. The locations where you take your bike-on-the-bus (Metro) (i.e. where you board, and where you get off). (Path & Marker) UN-FRIENDLY BICYCLIST CONDITIONS: 5. A difficult intersection to navigate (Marker) 6. Where traffic is uncomfortable (i.e. too fast, too much, too many turning movements) (Marker) 7. Where street sweeping is needed (Marker) 8. Where dangerous drainage grates exist (Marker) 9. Where you know a bicycle crash took place (Marker) SPECIAL IMPROVEMENTS NEEDED: 10. A bicycle and pedestrian path (trail) is needed (potential or proposed) (Path & Marker) 11. A short path connection is needed (a cut-thru) (Marker) 12. Bike parking is needed (Marker) 13. An overpass, underpass or bridge improvement is needed(Marker) 14. Bicycle access to an existing staircase is needed (Marker) 15. A signal needs to be made sensitive to a cyclist(Marker) ADDITIONAL NOTES: --Turn marker categories on and off by checking/unchecking the category in the map legend located in the upper right-hand corner of the map. The map legend can be minimized by clicking on the down arrow to the left of the word "Legend." --Review the content of a marker by clicking the marker icon on the map or clicking the link provided in the locations list at the bottom left corner of the screen. --Remember that you can use different map views by selecting "Map", "Satellite," or "Hybrid." --Use the pan and zoom controls in the upper left-hand corner of the page to navigate the map, or pan by clicking on the map and dragging.

: Moorestown Hunt to town

Moorestown Hunt to town

: Library & Town Hall

Library & Town Hall

: cars rarely stop

Despite signage, cars rarely stop for bikes or pedestrians crossing main street just east of the camden/kings highway junction. Anyone with ideas to improve safety?
cars rarely stop

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Crossing Hartford Rd. on the bike path is dangerous. The path should be 1 continuous route on the same side of the street.

: Intersection + turn lanes

At several intersections like this, the left turning auto traffic is given a turn lane, and the straight-moving auto traffic is guided to the right of the left turn lane. Often, the straight moving traffic lane (governed on the right by a while solid line) will move all the way to the curb. When straight-moving traffic is guided tightly to the curb, the "bike shoulder" is eliminated, and a cyclist is forced to merge with traffic to pass through the intersection. This is not the only intersection like this.
Intersection + turn lanes

: Shoulder eliminated near intersection

At this intersection (and many like them), the shoulder used for cycling is eliminated to accomodate auto traffic turn lanes. A left turn lane takes the place of straight-moving traffic while straight-moving traffic is shifted all the way to the curb. The zone a cyclist would ride in is therefore pinched off as the white solid line approaches the curb. This forces cyclists to merge with 30mph traffic to proceed straight through the intersection. It would be nice if some shoulder (space between white line and curb) was maintained for cyclists.
Shoulder eliminated near intersection

: Tight between moving and parked traffic

Where cars are parallel parked along main street, there is often not enough space for moving auto traffic to safely pass a cyclist. I tend to ride quickly, and move over when there's a long string of open parking spots, but a few drivers still may stack up behind me. I almost always keep out of the "door zone" of parked cars, and auto traffic should pass cyclists by 3 feet.
Tight between moving and parked traffic

: Maple Avenue @ Chester

Along Maple Avenue, West of Chester to Church
Maple Avenue @ Chester

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: Salem/Westfield Rd

Need traffic-light controlled crossing
Salem/Westfield Rd

: Bad Intersection

Overpass/underpass needed on Church Street to cross Route 38.
Bad Intersection

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Connect Memorial Field to Strawbridge Lake Park.

: Route 539 Overpass

There is no good alternative to this route, which could be an issue during bridge construction.
Route 539 Overpass

: EB LT off Main

Turns off of Pleasant Valley complicates this intersection for bicyclist movements
EB LT off Main

: Oak/Chester Ped Crossing

High speed and volumes makes this a difficult pedestrian crossing area.
Oak/Chester Ped Crossing

: Narrow road/No shoulder

The shoulder becomes non-existent at this point up to Main st.
Narrow road/No shoulder

: Riverton and Branch

It is difficult to make the left from Riverton onto Branch
Riverton and Branch

: Parked vehicles block shoulder

There is a wide shoulder but any parked vehicles make it uncomfortable
Parked vehicles block shoulder

: Lenola Downtown

Lenola Downtown

	Route I Use Frequently
	Difficult Intersection
	Short Connection Needed (cut-thru)
	Traffic is Uncomfortable
	Overpass/Underpass Needed

On average, bicyclists along Main St. and Stanwick Rd. tend to ride in the street and, for many of these cyclists, they do NOT tend toward the right. Rather, they stay a bit out into traffic. There are sidewalks (Main St and Stanwick) and room (Stanwick) so that these risk-taking cyclists do not need to be so bold. Changes in markings, sidewalk quality, and rule-enforcement should take this into account.
- Lucas	Sun, May 9, 10

The people of Moorestown Hunt are unable to safely ride their bikes/walk into town because of the speed and volume of traffic on Westfield road, combined with the lack of an effective crosswalk. The only available crosswalk is a significant detour, and is ignored by most motorists. When motorists do stop, they run the risk of causing an accident because other motorists are not expecting them to stop, and often attempt to over-take, thereby endangering the lives of people on the crosswalk
- Maria Blatcher	Tue, Apr 13, 10

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