January 2026,

The Township of Rochelle Park has officially adopted an updated Complete & Green Streets (C&GS) policy, becoming the fifth municipality in Bergen County and one of only 28 statewide to do so. The adoption builds on Rochelle Park’s recent achievement of the 2025 Silver Safe Routes to School Recognition Award and moves the Township closer to Gold-level status.

Following a policy work session with support from EZ Ride staff, the Township Council voted to adopt the policy. EZ Ride provided guidance on demonstration projects and speed studies to support implementation. A recording of the meeting is available online.

To advance the policy, Rochelle Park has formed a seven-member C&GS Advisory Subcommittee that will work with the Township Engineer to develop checklists for all new roadway projects. The checklists will be made publicly available online to ensure transparency and accountability. These tools will help address local challenges such as flooding and traffic congestion, particularly as nearly one-third of the Township lies within FEMA-mapped floodplains.

“Ultimately, this is about our future. Complete & Green Streets ensures all new road projects must consider both flood mitigation issues and cost-effective road safety improvements as needed. More importantly, it unlocks grant opportunities that were previously unavailable to us, such as our recent application for the NJTPA’s Complete Streets Technical Assistance program. We are excited for what comes next, and look forward to collaborating with EZ Ride for future Gold SRTS Recognition and Sustainable Jersey assistance”. Tommy Miller, Deputy Mayor

For more information on Complete & Green Streets policies or demonstration projects, contact EZ Ride at [email protected] or 201-939-4242, option 3.