Princeton Receives Recognition For Being Bicycle Friendly Community

PRINCETON, NJ – The Municipality recently received recognition for being a bicycle friendly community.

Princeton’s efforts to enhance its roads and infrastructure to better accommodate bicyclists were honored by the League of American Bicyclists. This is the 12th year Princeton has received this recognition.

Princeton joins 460 communities across the country in the movement for safer streets and better bicycling for everyone.

“Princeton remains committed to reimagining its roadways beyond a car-centric model, fostering diverse transportation options that promote healthier, more sustainable lifestyles in the community,” Councilwoman Michelle Pirone Lambros, liaison to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee, said in a statement.

“We are proud to be a Bicycle Friendly Community for the twelfth year in a row.”

Nearly 900 communities applied for recognition by the program, which provides a roadmap to make biking better for communities.

The award process considers elements like bike infrastructure, efforts around adult and youth bike education, encouragement through events like Bike to Work Day, evaluation mechanisms, and enforcement all through the lens of equity.

The application process includes an opportunity for Princeton’s local bicyclists and transportation advocates to provide input on their experiences and perceptions of bicycling in their community.

“In 2024, the Municipality made significant progress toward ensuring Princeton is a bike- and pedestrian-friendly community,” Deputy Administrator Deanna Stockton said.

“We completed the third and final phase of the Witherspoon Street project, incorporating traffic-calming elements, raised crosswalks, and widened sidewalks to create a safer bike route for Community Park Elementary students. Additionally, we added bike lanes to Hodge Road, prohibited parking on Valley Road, and launched planning projects for Hamilton Avenue and the Harrison Street corridor to further improve bike safety.”

This round of awards includes 91 new and renewing awardees, joining a total of 460 current Bicycle Friendly Communities in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

“Bicycling is more than just a mode of transportation—it’s a powerful tool for building healthier communities, fostering sustainability, and connecting people,” said Bill Nesper, Executive Director of the League of American Bicyclists. “The cities and towns recognized in this round of Bicycle Friendly Community awards are leading the way by investing in infrastructure and programs that make biking an easier, safer, and more accessible choice. Their leadership demonstrates that supporting bicycling is an investment in a healthier future for everyone.”

Awarded communities must renew their status every four years to ensure that they not only maintain existing efforts, but also keep up with changing technology, national safety standards, and community-driven best practices.

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