I-78 Regional
Network Interconnect Study
Union County Background
This study will identify
and evaluate potential
planning solutions to
eliminate illegal and
unsafe U-turns at the
interchange of I-78 and
Diamond Hill Road. This
could include an expanded
network of about seven
miles traversing 16 municipalities
in three counties. The
New Jersey Department
of Transportation (NJDOT)
is reviewing all alternatives
to arrive at the best solution
that will improve both
regional and local traffic
flow. The goal is to
enhance mobility throughout
the region.
Project description
The I-78 Regional Network
Interconnect Study is
intended to develop additional
options for travel between
the I-78 corridor and
destinations in Union
County to the south of
Route 22. NJDOT will
explore opportunities
to improve travel capacity,
develop a multi-modal
transportation network
and integrate land use
patterns within the area.
This NJFIT effort
will recommend regional
solutions that may also
include safety improvements,
expanded park and ride
facilities, more transit
service, a balanced street
design to promote more
network choices and improve
access, pedestrian and
bicycle facilities and
smart growth/land use
management principles,
as outlined in the NJDOT/PennDOT
Smart Transportation
Guidebook (pdf
5.2m), funded
by Delaware Valley Regional
Planning Commission (DVRPC).
Project status
The final study report
is anticipated for completion
in 2011.
NJFITness
goals advanced by the I-78
Regional Network Interconnect
Study are rated on a scale
of one to three stars,
with three stars indicating
the most strongly pursued:
The NJFIT tools that are most
applicable to this project
are starred:
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