jimmybot
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writing about housing, safe streets, transportation, local & state happenings from Jersey City, NJ
One simple way to compare potential transit projects would be dollars invested per net new rider. IBX looks like it'd be an extraordinarily efficient investment. In NJ, the Northern Branch extension of HBLR to Bergen County is too and in the same ballpark.
(Caveat: Table is deep research generated)
(Caveat: Table is deep research generated)
December 15, 2025 at 6:37 PM
One simple way to compare potential transit projects would be dollars invested per net new rider. IBX looks like it'd be an extraordinarily efficient investment. In NJ, the Northern Branch extension of HBLR to Bergen County is too and in the same ballpark.
(Caveat: Table is deep research generated)
(Caveat: Table is deep research generated)
One of the stranger aspects of anti-ebike discourse in NJ is railing against the lack of insurance. But car insurance in NJ is no fault, meaning even if someone else is to blame, your own insurance pays.
The logic means your car insurance is the responsible party when you are hit outside a car! /
The logic means your car insurance is the responsible party when you are hit outside a car! /
Speed Kills: Restricting low-speed e-bikes will lead to more dangerous streets
The New Jersey Legislature is currently considering the most restrictive low-speed e-bike laws in the…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/12/14/speed-kills-restricting-low-speed-e-bikes-will-lead-to-more-dangerous-streets/
The New Jersey Legislature is currently considering the most restrictive low-speed e-bike laws in the…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/12/14/speed-kills-restricting-low-speed-e-bikes-will-lead-to-more-dangerous-streets/
December 15, 2025 at 2:18 AM
One of the stranger aspects of anti-ebike discourse in NJ is railing against the lack of insurance. But car insurance in NJ is no fault, meaning even if someone else is to blame, your own insurance pays.
The logic means your car insurance is the responsible party when you are hit outside a car! /
The logic means your car insurance is the responsible party when you are hit outside a car! /
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Speed Kills: Restricting low-speed e-bikes will lead to more dangerous streets
The New Jersey Legislature is currently considering the most restrictive low-speed e-bike laws in the…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/12/14/speed-kills-restricting-low-speed-e-bikes-will-lead-to-more-dangerous-streets/
The New Jersey Legislature is currently considering the most restrictive low-speed e-bike laws in the…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/12/14/speed-kills-restricting-low-speed-e-bikes-will-lead-to-more-dangerous-streets/
December 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Speed Kills: Restricting low-speed e-bikes will lead to more dangerous streets
The New Jersey Legislature is currently considering the most restrictive low-speed e-bike laws in the…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/12/14/speed-kills-restricting-low-speed-e-bikes-will-lead-to-more-dangerous-streets/
The New Jersey Legislature is currently considering the most restrictive low-speed e-bike laws in the…
https://betterblocksnj.org/2025/12/14/speed-kills-restricting-low-speed-e-bikes-will-lead-to-more-dangerous-streets/
Nice! Sidewalk snow clearing at scale. Haven't seen these power brush sweepers before.
I think this one was hired by the local downtown SID and not by Jersey City itself. It would be a reasonable solution vs relying on every building owner to do the right thing, which never happens.
#jerseycity
I think this one was hired by the local downtown SID and not by Jersey City itself. It would be a reasonable solution vs relying on every building owner to do the right thing, which never happens.
#jerseycity
December 14, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Nice! Sidewalk snow clearing at scale. Haven't seen these power brush sweepers before.
I think this one was hired by the local downtown SID and not by Jersey City itself. It would be a reasonable solution vs relying on every building owner to do the right thing, which never happens.
#jerseycity
I think this one was hired by the local downtown SID and not by Jersey City itself. It would be a reasonable solution vs relying on every building owner to do the right thing, which never happens.
#jerseycity
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December 13, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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I did some napkin math here. Last night, the permit section on the right was 100% full. The daily section was 50% full. There are 388 permit spaces here, of 1270 total. That means slightly more than ~800 cars, depending on how representative yesterday was.
December 12, 2025 at 6:17 PM
I did some napkin math here. Last night, the permit section on the right was 100% full. The daily section was 50% full. There are 388 permit spaces here, of 1270 total. That means slightly more than ~800 cars, depending on how representative yesterday was.
Truth really is sometimes stranger than fiction. The ACLU has completely jumped the shark when it comes to cars and is weaponizing the language of equity to protect reckless drivers. Against breathalyzer locks in California, against automated speed cameras in Connecticut.
December 12, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Truth really is sometimes stranger than fiction. The ACLU has completely jumped the shark when it comes to cars and is weaponizing the language of equity to protect reckless drivers. Against breathalyzer locks in California, against automated speed cameras in Connecticut.
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On my 1 year anniversary in the Senate, I reflect on what it means to be both a caregiver and a United States Senator.
As I begin my own personal caregiving journey, I promise to fight for the care this country deserves, as I would for my own loved ones.
As I begin my own personal caregiving journey, I promise to fight for the care this country deserves, as I would for my own loved ones.
Building a Care Movement to Deliver Relief for American Families | Senator Kim’s Maiden Speech
YouTube video by Senator Andy Kim
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December 9, 2025 at 5:35 PM
On my 1 year anniversary in the Senate, I reflect on what it means to be both a caregiver and a United States Senator.
As I begin my own personal caregiving journey, I promise to fight for the care this country deserves, as I would for my own loved ones.
As I begin my own personal caregiving journey, I promise to fight for the care this country deserves, as I would for my own loved ones.
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from @mattfriedmannj.bsky.social on twitter: Democratic State Chairman LeRoy Jones says the gutting of NJ Comptroller is "overreach" and that he thinks it should be shelved." And I heard from one advocate who lobbies at the statehouse that she heard the bill is dead.
December 9, 2025 at 6:42 PM
from @mattfriedmannj.bsky.social on twitter: Democratic State Chairman LeRoy Jones says the gutting of NJ Comptroller is "overreach" and that he thinks it should be shelved." And I heard from one advocate who lobbies at the statehouse that she heard the bill is dead.
Driver of a tractor trailer truck drives in the shoulder of the NJ Turnpike crashing into a family's parked SUV. Based on the description, it seems probable that two parents and a sibling were killed, leaving behind an orphaned child: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
#visionzeronj
#visionzeronj
Crash on N.J. Turnpike in East Windsor Township leaves 3 dead; Philadelphia man injured, state police say
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
www.cbsnews.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Driver of a tractor trailer truck drives in the shoulder of the NJ Turnpike crashing into a family's parked SUV. Based on the description, it seems probable that two parents and a sibling were killed, leaving behind an orphaned child: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
#visionzeronj
#visionzeronj
NYCDOT shows frequent violators have 40X KSI crash risk.
We have socialism for dangerous drivers. It is state policy to preserve the ability for people to keep driving at all costs. There is no way to insure these people except to force normal drivers to subsidize them.
#visionzeronj
We have socialism for dangerous drivers. It is state policy to preserve the ability for people to keep driving at all costs. There is no way to insure these people except to force normal drivers to subsidize them.
#visionzeronj
December 5, 2025 at 6:14 PM
NYCDOT shows frequent violators have 40X KSI crash risk.
We have socialism for dangerous drivers. It is state policy to preserve the ability for people to keep driving at all costs. There is no way to insure these people except to force normal drivers to subsidize them.
#visionzeronj
We have socialism for dangerous drivers. It is state policy to preserve the ability for people to keep driving at all costs. There is no way to insure these people except to force normal drivers to subsidize them.
#visionzeronj
Jersey City Public Schools anecdote: They are denying kids participation in a class food activity today unless *their specific parent* is in attendance. No simple class chaperones (also it's *in school*). Just bonkers safetyism. It's not a money issue. It's poor governance. JCPS gonna JCPS.
December 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Jersey City Public Schools anecdote: They are denying kids participation in a class food activity today unless *their specific parent* is in attendance. No simple class chaperones (also it's *in school*). Just bonkers safetyism. It's not a money issue. It's poor governance. JCPS gonna JCPS.
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I visualized a nightmare where it's 2036 - Bushwick has turned into a south Brooklyn-style brownstone enclave, and the young transplants who move to Bushwick today have completely taken over and displaced Greenville.
December 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
I visualized a nightmare where it's 2036 - Bushwick has turned into a south Brooklyn-style brownstone enclave, and the young transplants who move to Bushwick today have completely taken over and displaced Greenville.
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My very first week working for Jersey City in June 2023, this project was thrown to me by my boss as a bit of a baptism by fire. Exciting to see it ready to break ground.
360 homes (including 90 affordable)
a pedestrian gateway to the PATH
0 parking spots
jerseydigs.com/homestead-ga...
360 homes (including 90 affordable)
a pedestrian gateway to the PATH
0 parking spots
jerseydigs.com/homestead-ga...
$200 Million Financing Secured for 34-Story Homestead Gateway Tower in Jersey City’s Journal Square | Jersey Digs
A $200 million structured capitalization commitment has been secured for the Jersey City tower, which will include 360 residences, 90 affordable units, and ground floor retail along an expanded pedest...
jerseydigs.com
December 4, 2025 at 6:00 PM
My very first week working for Jersey City in June 2023, this project was thrown to me by my boss as a bit of a baptism by fire. Exciting to see it ready to break ground.
360 homes (including 90 affordable)
a pedestrian gateway to the PATH
0 parking spots
jerseydigs.com/homestead-ga...
360 homes (including 90 affordable)
a pedestrian gateway to the PATH
0 parking spots
jerseydigs.com/homestead-ga...
Zuppa didn't just defeat Journal Square's blocker-to-all progress Boggiano. He had the highest vote percentage of all runoff ward races
Worked with Brennan on doing affordable units in JSQ with upzoning as the compensation. Hope for some housing abundance policies with Zuppa, Little, Brennan combo?
Worked with Brennan on doing affordable units in JSQ with upzoning as the compensation. Hope for some housing abundance policies with Zuppa, Little, Brennan combo?
December 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Zuppa didn't just defeat Journal Square's blocker-to-all progress Boggiano. He had the highest vote percentage of all runoff ward races
Worked with Brennan on doing affordable units in JSQ with upzoning as the compensation. Hope for some housing abundance policies with Zuppa, Little, Brennan combo?
Worked with Brennan on doing affordable units in JSQ with upzoning as the compensation. Hope for some housing abundance policies with Zuppa, Little, Brennan combo?
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Corruption is costing you.
We have to take down corrupt systems that are making it harder for you to live your life. I'll stand up to anyone and fight for you to make that happen.
Check out my op-ed from today on what's truly at stake in this fight.
We have to take down corrupt systems that are making it harder for you to live your life. I'll stand up to anyone and fight for you to make that happen.
Check out my op-ed from today on what's truly at stake in this fight.
Scutari's effort to destroy the comptroller's office hurts NJ | Opinion
Trenton leaders — including Senate President Nick Scutari — are too focused on settling political scores. New Jersey can't afford that attitude.
www.northjersey.com
December 3, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Corruption is costing you.
We have to take down corrupt systems that are making it harder for you to live your life. I'll stand up to anyone and fight for you to make that happen.
Check out my op-ed from today on what's truly at stake in this fight.
We have to take down corrupt systems that are making it harder for you to live your life. I'll stand up to anyone and fight for you to make that happen.
Check out my op-ed from today on what's truly at stake in this fight.
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Councilman James Solomon defeats ex-Gov Jim McGreevey in Jersey City mayor’s race newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/jerse...
Councilman James Solomon defeats ex-Gov Jim McGreevey in Jersey City mayor's race • New Jersey Monitor
Councilman James Solomon will become Jersey City's new mayor in January, succeeding three-term incumbent Steve Fulop.
newjerseymonitor.com
December 3, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Councilman James Solomon defeats ex-Gov Jim McGreevey in Jersey City mayor’s race newjerseymonitor.com/briefs/jerse...
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Commentary: Sen. Andy Kim gets disgraceful welcome in Trenton newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/02/a...
Sen. Andy Kim gets disgraceful welcome in Trenton • New Jersey Monitor
State Sen. James Beach showed no graciousness to fellow Democrat U.S. Sen. Andy Kim at the Statehouse on Monday.
newjerseymonitor.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Commentary: Sen. Andy Kim gets disgraceful welcome in Trenton newjerseymonitor.com/2025/12/02/a...
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For Giving Tuesday, the HudCoStreets board is doing a 1 : 1 donation match between now and 12/20!
Make your donation go further and help us continue doing projects that make a difference in Hudson County.
Link to donate - www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-t...
Make your donation go further and help us continue doing projects that make a difference in Hudson County.
Link to donate - www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-t...
December 2, 2025 at 5:54 PM
For Giving Tuesday, the HudCoStreets board is doing a 1 : 1 donation match between now and 12/20!
Make your donation go further and help us continue doing projects that make a difference in Hudson County.
Link to donate - www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-t...
Make your donation go further and help us continue doing projects that make a difference in Hudson County.
Link to donate - www.zeffy.com/en-US/peer-t...
NJ's statewide plan for Vision Zero is really not bad.
One surprising thing – being car-lite – I had no idea safety inspections were removed from NJ motor vehicle checks in 2010. What reason could they possibly have had for doing this? Will be great when this is reversed.
#visionzeronj
One surprising thing – being car-lite – I had no idea safety inspections were removed from NJ motor vehicle checks in 2010. What reason could they possibly have had for doing this? Will be great when this is reversed.
#visionzeronj
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
NJ's statewide plan for Vision Zero is really not bad.
One surprising thing – being car-lite – I had no idea safety inspections were removed from NJ motor vehicle checks in 2010. What reason could they possibly have had for doing this? Will be great when this is reversed.
#visionzeronj
One surprising thing – being car-lite – I had no idea safety inspections were removed from NJ motor vehicle checks in 2010. What reason could they possibly have had for doing this? Will be great when this is reversed.
#visionzeronj
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Dear Jersey City registered voters,
Engage with democracy, go vote!
Engage with democracy, go vote!
December 2, 2025 at 1:24 PM
Dear Jersey City registered voters,
Engage with democracy, go vote!
Engage with democracy, go vote!
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Get out and vote, #JerseyCity! Polls are open till 8pm but go sooner if you can! #TeamSolomon @njwfp.bsky.social @hudson.dsanj.org
December 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Get out and vote, #JerseyCity! Polls are open till 8pm but go sooner if you can! #TeamSolomon @njwfp.bsky.social @hudson.dsanj.org
"The state's regional Democratic warlords will take on many New Jerseyans, but they do not want to pick another fight with @andykimnj.bsky.social"
December 2, 2025 at 3:24 AM
"The state's regional Democratic warlords will take on many New Jerseyans, but they do not want to pick another fight with @andykimnj.bsky.social"
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I just finished testifying in front of a NJ State Senate hearing against a bill that would weaken our fight against corruption. I stood alongside AG Platkin and Comptroller Walsh to call on state senators and members of the assembly to vote against this wrong move.
December 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I just finished testifying in front of a NJ State Senate hearing against a bill that would weaken our fight against corruption. I stood alongside AG Platkin and Comptroller Walsh to call on state senators and members of the assembly to vote against this wrong move.
Galaxy brain traffic engineering in Monmouth County. One of the rare places in NJ with a traffic circle – great! – but then they defeat it with two dangerous slip lanes to speed traffic around it. And a huge detour for the sidewalk.
Brookdale Community College / High Tech HS / CBA HS
#visionzeronj
Brookdale Community College / High Tech HS / CBA HS
#visionzeronj
December 1, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Galaxy brain traffic engineering in Monmouth County. One of the rare places in NJ with a traffic circle – great! – but then they defeat it with two dangerous slip lanes to speed traffic around it. And a huge detour for the sidewalk.
Brookdale Community College / High Tech HS / CBA HS
#visionzeronj
Brookdale Community College / High Tech HS / CBA HS
#visionzeronj