Greenway Partnership of South Orange, Inc.

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Greenway Partnership of South Orange, Inc. Recording progress of a bike trail and creation of a river bank greenway, started in South Orange, and connecting to other towns in Essex County, NJ.

Phase 1 "Before": The cover photo is a "before" photo of the first phase of the river greenway bike trail in South Orange, NJ between Meadowbrook Place and Mead Street. Note the erosion of the left bank of the east branch of the Rahway River (middle of photo) causing tree roots to be undermined, and to fall into the river. There is no bike trail, or walking path. The streets are lined with cars. There are no traffic calming features to slow down traffic even though a lot of children and seniors walk here. There is no path to the train station or downtown. There are no signs pointing out historical features or wildlife, nor benches, flowers or amenities. Instead of native plantings, invasive knotweed is overtaking the banks (foreground). And there is no iconic red bridge. Still, the lure of the river is hard to resist for a couple of children, while their siblings play ball above. Phase 1 "After":

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