Upcoming JFK Blvd Safety Improvements are Welcomed but Not Enough to Achieve Vision Zero

Hudson County Complete Streets supports the new safety features being implemented by the County on JFK Blvd between Pavonia and Sip. We especially applaud the new curb extensions, which will block cars and trucks from parking illegally at corners to make people more visible and the intersections safer for pedestrian crossings. 

JFK Blvd is ranked as one of the most dangerous roads in Hudson County, with high numbers of fatalities and serious injuries caused by vehicles. Its current design encourages both speeding and reckless driving, which has resulted in far too many deaths over the decades, the most recent one being on July 15th, 2026.  

While this project is a good first step, it’s ultimately insufficient to achieve the Vision Zero goals set by Hudson County. The design continues to perpetuate a car-centric mentality, despite the proximity to the booming density of JSQ and the PATH station being one of NJ’s largest transit hubs, serving 50K daily riders.

We look forward to partnering with the County on adding further near-term safety improvements on JFK Blvd that can better protect all road users along this dangerous corridor while simultaneously serving as the building blocks for the long-term fix: Bus Rapid Transit, which will bring enormous long-term benefits to residents, commuters, and businesses (from Bayonne to North Bergen and everywhere in between).