Piscataway City Zoning Code

Access to the residential, non-residential and mixed-use portions of the development area shall be provided in the form of interconnected roadways, bikeways, and pedestrian paths, linking the development area to the Township's circulation and transportation system. Vehicular access to the Mixed-use village and other components of the development shall be provided from primary access points along Hoes Lane/State Route 18, with alternate access provided via Knightsbridge Road and Skiles Avenue. Primary access shall be provided in the form of a landscaped, median-separated boulevard roadway, leading from:

The above noted primary access roadways shall be provided with dedicated bike lanes (in each direction), and shall connect to the Township's existing bikeway circulation system. Notwithstanding alternative access from other locations, the above noted primary access routes shall provide access to residential and non-residential areas within the development.

Left-turn access (ingress and egress) to the development along Hoes Lane shall only be provided at signalized access points. Unsignalized right-turn access (ingress and egress) may be provided along Homes Lane, subject to the approval of the Township Planning Board. A detailed traffic impact study (TIS) shall be submitted with a preliminary site plan application to the Township to support the access configuration to the development. The TIS shall also examine traffic impacts associated with the development upon the local street system and critical impact intersection locations. All on-site and off-site transportation improvements shall conform to the Manual On Uniform traffic Control Devices and the New Jersey Department of Transportation (or other controlling authority), and shall be subject to the review and approval of the Township traffic consultant.

Vehicular access (primary access and emergency access), pedestrian and bikeway access shall be provided to all portions of the development. Bicycle and pedestrian access shall be provided throughout the development, including pedestrian friendly access to on-site parking areas and to the towne square area and other open space features. Bikeway routes shall include dedicated bike paths or bike lanes, designed in accordance with Township standards. Bikeway routes shall interconnect with existing bikeways surrounding the development, or shall foster the connection to existing and future bikeway routes (by others). Shared bikeway routes (with vehicular traffic) shall not be permitted. Contemporary-designed bike racks shall be strategically located within the residential, non-residential, mixed use, and recreational areas. Emergency access shall be provided from primary and alternate access points.

Pedestrian sidewalks and paths shall be provided, linking all residential and non-residential uses, including the Mixed-use village area, towne square, and open space/recreational areas. Positive pedestrian access shall be provided throughout, including delineated cross-walks, handicap ramps, and pedestrian signage.