Safe Routes to School Project

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The purpose of this project is to support Safe Routes to School (SRTS) safety and access improvements by implementing traffic calming measures on Third Avenue and Fourth Avenue between Prospect Avenue and Comstock Street. The project Design and Construction cost is funded by federal funds administered through NJDOT Local Aid Transportation Alternatives (TA) Program and Design Assistance.

PROPOSED PROJECT LIMITS AND IMPROVEMENTS MAY INCLUDE:

• Installing raised intersections at the intersections of:
  1. Fourth Avenue & Prospect Avenue
  2. Fourth Avenue & Bridge Street
  3. Fourth Avenue & Pine Street
  4. Fourth Avenue & Comstock Street
  5. Third Avenue & Prospect Avenue
  6. Third Avenue & Pine Street
• Installing Driver Feedback (Your Speed Is) signs at the intersections of:
  1. Fourth Avenue & Central Avenue
  2. Fourth Avenue & Jeffrey Street
  3. Third Avenue & Central Avenue
  4. Third Avenue & Bridge Street
• Installation of a four-way stop at the intersections of:
  1. Third Avenue & Comstock Street
  2. Third Avenue & Pine Street
• Removal of the Existing Traffic Signal at Third Avenue & Pine Street
• Shared lane markings / bicycle lanes on Third Avenue (between Ridge Avenue and Memorial Drive)

ANTICIPATED PROJECT SCHEDULE:

Design Phase Completed: 2023

Construction: 2024

PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION - Thursday 5/11/23

Public meeting is to be held on Thursday May 11, 2023 at 6:00 pm in the City Council Chambers located at One Municipal Plaza Asbury Park, NJ 07712. The entrance is located off of Bangs Avenue.

Meeting Flyer for the 5/11/23 Public Meeting

Those who are unable to attend the May 11, 2023 meeting may submit comments here. All meeting materials are available for review at the link below.

May 11, 2023 PIC Meeting Boards

In-Person Open House - Meeting Notes - 5/11/2023

PUBLIC COMMENT REVIEW SUMMARY:

The design consultant team at NV5 has prepared a summary of all public comments received during previous public comment portions:

Public Information Center - Comment Resolution Summary - 12/15/21

In-Person Open House - Meeting Notes - 3/8/22

VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING INFORMATION - WEDNESDAY 12/15/21:

The City of Asbury Park held a Public Information Center (PIC) to provide local residents and businesses with information on the 2018 SRTS Asbury Park - Traffic Calming, Bike and Pedestrian Safety Upgrades, Third Ave & Fourth Ave between Prospect Avenue and Comstock Street project. Please see the links below to the presentation and the plans from the first PIC.

Presentation from the 12/15/21 Public Meeting for the Preliminary Engineering Phase

Plans from the 12/15/21 Public Meeting for the Preliminary Engineering Phase