The Dinky & You

How the upgraded Dinky will benefit all of us
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Resident

For a resident, being able to catch a bus that stops near her house means that she can enjoy a glass of wine with dinner, whether she goes out to dinner in Princeton or in West Windsor. Trips to New York, Philadelphia, or the airport would be much easier as well. The Dinky corridor could be a linear park to stroll along, and it will be great for access to the tow path for a scenic run or bike ride.

Local Business Owner

A significant number of customers come from out of town. Visitors enjoy shopping and dining in Princeton’s historic downtown and at the iconic Princeton Shopping Center. A renewed Dinky corridor is good for business because it would encourage more people to “come, shop, and stay”. The expanded public transit and biking options would help alleviate congestion and the frustration around parking.

Employee

The frequent rail and bus connection will make the commute shorter, less stressful, and less expensive. The on-board Wi-Fi will be great for getting some work done on the way or reading the news, impossible to do in a car. It’s attractive that the rail car and the buses will be electric and better for the environment.

College Student

An upgraded Dinky corridor would make it easier to travel by train when going home for breaks, not to mention taking day trips to NYC, Philadelphia, or even the farmers’ market in Princeton Junction which is practically impossible to reach without a car, and the shops and restaurants in West Windsor. It’s about time that public transit gets WiFi.

Resident Commuter

Being able to board a bus that takes you straight to Princeton Junction would significantly cut the time of the commute. No more worries about missing a train because of traffic congestion, and it’s one less parking fee to worry about.

Mobility Challenged

NJ Transit is proposing bus stops and rail platforms that are level with the floor in the bus or train. This allows people with mobility challenges to board easily without needing assistance, opening up the possibility of independent travel.

Visitor

When visitors see that a shuttle bus can take them from Princeton Junction Station directly to their destination in Princeton or West Windsor, they are more likely to decide to take the train instead of traveling by car, thereby reducing emissions, traffic congestion, and the competition for parking spaces.

What Community Members Say

"It is important to have a safe route for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel between Princeton and Princeton Junction."

– Hunter Labovitz

"It wouldn't be a trip to Princeton without the Dinky"

– Steve Kornacki, NBC News

"I have loved riding in the Arrow IIIs on the Dinky but with their retirement approaching, this is now the opportunity to look at bigger and better things"

– John Levai

"The NJT process has considered community input but could have done a much better job in its outreach and been more inclusive. Hopefully, that will be corrected going forward."

– Maria Juega, Princeton resident

"The Dinky upgrade will help seniors and others in the community stay connected through accessible local transportation. Princeton is an Age-Friendly community, and the Dinky proposal helps to bolster that mission as well"

– Donna Cosgrove, Princeton Senior Resource Center

"I love the Dinky and it could be even better."

– Bryce Springfield

THE DINKY & YOU

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