Hunterdon County invites residents to review countywide Bicycle Plan at September public meetings

HUNTERDON COUNTY, N.J. — Hunterdon County residents will have three opportunities in September to review the county’s completed Bicycle Plan and provide feedback on proposed bicycle routes and connections throughout the county.

Deputy Director Commissioner Jeff Kuhl, liaison to the Department of Planning and Land Use, is encouraging residents, cyclists, community members and other interested parties to attend one of the upcoming public meetings.

“The Bicycle Plan provides an opportunity to look at how we can better connect communities throughout Hunterdon County and make it easier for residents and visitors to reach destinations by bicycle,” said Commissioner Jeff Kuhl. “We want residents to take a look at the plan, see what is being proposed in their communities and share their thoughts with County staff.”

The Hunterdon County Bicycle Plan focuses on developing an interconnected countywide bicycle network that can connect residents and visitors with educational opportunities, jobs, health care and social services, healthy-lifestyle opportunities and the county’s cultural and recreational destinations.

The plan was developed with input gathered through public outreach, stakeholder discussions and an online survey. County Planning and Land Use staff also worked with project consultant Michael Baker to identify potential bicycle routes and connections throughout the county.

The final plan includes proposed bicycle network maps for Hunterdon County, as well as more detailed proposed networks for the High Bridge-Clinton, Flemington-Raritan and Lambertville areas.

The three community meetings are scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. on the following dates:

• Wednesday, Sept. 9: Holland Township Municipal Building Meeting Room, 61 Church Road, Milford.
• Monday, Sept. 14: East Amwell Township Municipal Building Courtroom, 1070 U.S. Route 202, Ringoes.
• Wednesday, Sept. 23: Readington Township Municipal Building Courtroom, 509 County Road 523, White House Station.

The meetings will give residents an opportunity to discuss the next steps of the Bicycle Plan, review its findings and proposed network and provide comments directly to county staff. Hunterdon County’s Bicycle Plan webpage also includes the proposed network maps.

“Public input has been an important part of developing this plan, and it remains important as we review the final recommendations,” Kuhl said. “We encourage residents to attend one of the meetings and let us know what they think.”

For additional information about the Hunterdon County Bicycle Plan, visit the county’s website at https://www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/2870/Hunterdon-Bicycle-Plan.