Comments on: Victory in Highlands: Rt. 206 Plan Is Pulled http://blog.tstc.org/2008/02/14/victory-in-highlands-rt-206-plan-is-pulled/ News and opinion from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:37:44 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: NY, NJ, CT Stimulus Wish Lists: Reasonable, Disappointing, Secret « Mobilizing the Region http://blog.tstc.org/2008/02/14/victory-in-highlands-rt-206-plan-is-pulled/comment-page-1/#comment-253 NY, NJ, CT Stimulus Wish Lists: Reasonable, Disappointing, Secret « Mobilizing the Region Tue, 27 Jan 2009 22:44:12 +0000 http://mobilizingtheregion.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-253 [...] Unfortunately, the list has some troubling pieces that reinforce TSTC’s concerns that the state’s transportation policy may be backsliding. For example, while NJDOT’s list includes plenty of needed maintenance it also includes money for the Rt. 206 Bypass in Byram Township, a contested road widening project which was thought to be dead. [...] [...] Unfortunately, the list has some troubling pieces that reinforce TSTC’s concerns that the state’s transportation policy may be backsliding. For example, while NJDOT’s list includes plenty of needed maintenance it also includes money for the Rt. 206 Bypass in Byram Township, a contested road widening project which was thought to be dead. [...]

]]> By: NJ’s Transportation Holding Pattern « Mobilizing the Region http://blog.tstc.org/2008/02/14/victory-in-highlands-rt-206-plan-is-pulled/comment-page-1/#comment-254 NJ’s Transportation Holding Pattern « Mobilizing the Region Fri, 28 Mar 2008 20:42:45 +0000 http://mobilizingtheregion.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-254 [...] in Byram, thought to be dormant and unfunded, may be gaining momentum. (MTR earlier covered some behind-the-scene attempts to revive the Rt. 206 widening). This entry was written by Zoe Baldwin and posted on March 28, [...] [...] in Byram, thought to be dormant and unfunded, may be gaining momentum. (MTR earlier covered some behind-the-scene attempts to revive the Rt. 206 widening). This entry was written by Zoe Baldwin and posted on March 28, [...]

]]> By: G P Olsen http://blog.tstc.org/2008/02/14/victory-in-highlands-rt-206-plan-is-pulled/comment-page-1/#comment-252 G P Olsen Thu, 28 Feb 2008 21:13:56 +0000 http://mobilizingtheregion.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-252 The congestion in this section of roadway is horrendous, and ditching the widening will not change that. This section of Route 206 handles a large percentage of through traffic which cannot be ignored, and will not go away because of landscaping and CSD. Route 206 is on the National Highway System, meaning it has been designated as an arterial serving interregional traffic. While local concerns should be addressed, they cannot be the final determinant. Unfortunately, the users of the road are not as well organized as the non-users. It's good to see that the Township Mgr and some in NJDOT have no intention of just dropping the matter. The congestion in this section of roadway is horrendous, and ditching the widening will not change that. This section of Route 206 handles a large percentage of through traffic which cannot be ignored, and will not go away because of landscaping and CSD.

Route 206 is on the National Highway System, meaning it has been designated as an arterial serving interregional traffic. While local concerns should be addressed, they cannot be the final determinant. Unfortunately, the users of the road are not as well organized as the non-users.

It’s good to see that the Township Mgr and some in NJDOT have no intention of just dropping the matter.

]]> By: Scott Olson http://blog.tstc.org/2008/02/14/victory-in-highlands-rt-206-plan-is-pulled/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Scott Olson Sat, 16 Feb 2008 07:42:34 +0000 http://mobilizingtheregion.wordpress.com/?p=187#comment-251 Kudos to TSTC for their advocacy and assistance throughout the entire battle on this project! Damien, Jon, Kate, Zoe, and the rest of the staff provided immeasurable support. Keep up the great work, guys and gals! NJ needs more success stories like this - and proof that the little guy can take on DOT and make a difference! Kudos to TSTC for their advocacy and assistance throughout the entire battle on this project! Damien, Jon, Kate, Zoe, and the rest of the staff provided immeasurable support. Keep up the great work, guys and gals! NJ needs more success stories like this – and proof that the little guy can take on DOT and make a difference!

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