The Green Circuit: A Vision for a More Connected Hoboken
Hoboken's Green Circuit has long been a key element of the city's Master Plan, designed to connect neighborhoods, parks, and the waterfront with a continuous network of bike and pedestrian pathways. This project has the potential to transform how residents and visitors navigate the city, making it easier and safer to get around without relying on cars. The Green Circuit’s current progress reflects years of advocacy, planning, and collaboration between the city, community organizations, and local advocates—including Bike Hoboken.
The Role of Bike Hoboken
Since our founding in 2008, Bike Hoboken has championed a more bike-friendly city, ensuring that cycling infrastructure is a central part of urban planning. Over the years, we have worked closely with city officials, partnered with community groups such as Fund for Better Waterfront, attended public meetings, and engaged with residents to build support for better bike lanes and safer streets.
The Green Circuit is a natural extension of these efforts. It aims to unify existing bike lanes, greenways, and pedestrian-friendly paths into a seamless loop around the city. Think of it as a protected corridor where people of all ages and abilities can travel safely—whether they’re biking to work, walking to a park, or using a scooter to meet up with friends.
Where is the Green Circuit now?
After years of planning and development, the Green Circuit is now approximately halfway complete. Much of the Waterfront Walkway, along with sections in the South and Southwest areas, has been finished. Several other segments, including Maritime Park, 800 Monroe, 930 Monroe, the HHA Redevelopment project, and portions beneath the 14th St Viaduct, have been approved. However, gaps remain throughout the circuit, making public support essential for advancing construction of the approved sections and securing plans to close those gaps.
What’s Next for the Green Circuit?
Although it has been a long road to completion, the Green Circuit is steadily moving forward, and there’s much to be optimistic about. Several segments of the route are already in place, and upcoming projects in the North and Northwest areas of Hoboken will bring additional portions of the path to life in the coming years.
Community support will continue to be essential. If you’re excited about the Green Circuit, there are many ways to get involved—whether it’s attending city meetings, sharing your thoughts with local officials, or simply using the new infrastructure to demonstrate the demand for safe, car-free routes.
At Bike Hoboken, we believe in a future where biking and walking are not just alternatives but preferred ways to navigate the city. The Green Circuit is a significant step toward that future, and we’re proud to be part of the journey.