Our firm was selected by Essex County to design safety and signal improvements along the Bloomfield Avenue (C.R. 506) corridor in downtown Montclair, NJ, funded through the NJTPA’s Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP). The project targeted 12 signalized intersections, aiming to enhance pedestrian safety and traffic operations in this busy, walkable downtown area.

Upgrades included new traffic signal equipment, high-visibility “ergo” crosswalks, audible pedestrian push buttons, countdown indicators, curb extensions, and over 60 new ADA-compliant curb ramps. The entire corridor was also repaved, and the signals were integrated with the County’s central traffic management system. Our team coordinated closely with the County and Township and facilitated community engagement through a Public Information Center.

This project is part of Essex County’s broader signal modernization effort, which has been supported by multiple NJTPA Local Safety Program grants since 2014. Our firm has assisted the County in securing the last three rounds of HSIP funding, totaling $131.5 million to date for safety improvements at over 150 intersections.