Jersey City made headlines in 2022 when it accomplished zero traffic deaths on city streets. But that was less a matter of luck and more likely evidence that the city’s tactical urbanist approach is working.
This town outside of NYC scored the biggest traffic safety success story of 2022. Street Plans helped the city write its ambitious bike master plan.
Tactical urbanism projects differ from traditional top-down capital programs because of their temporary nature, relying on low-cost or temporary materials. Mike Lydon said the approach allows citizens and community groups to be more empowered and involved in the planning process.
