Complete Streets Demonstration Library

Working in partnership with Cross County Connection TMA (CCCTMA), SJTPO has launched a Complete Streets Demonstration Library to support quick-build projects of this type. The Complete Streets Demonstration Library is available free of charge to support communities in southern New Jersey who want to undertake demonstration projects to explore a range of temporary street designs. Often, these projects are used to demonstrate traffic-calming measures in areas where driver speeds are of concern.

Eligible Applicants

• Open to New Jersey municipalities and counties in southern New Jersey, including Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.
  • Municipalities and counties from outside of this region will also be considered. However, priority consideration will be given to those within the SJTPO region.
• The point of contact must be an official or employee of the government entity with jurisdiction over the project.
  • If a county road is involved, the inclusion of pertinent county staff is required.
  • Projects on the State Highway will not be considered.
• Demonstration projects may be coordinated with and supported by partners such as community organizations (municipal advisory committee, chamber of commerce, nonprofit organization, or religious institution), TMAs, or other government entities.
• Applications should be sent to the SJTPO () with a Cc: to CCCTMA ().

Before Applying

Prior to making a request for materials, your organization must have a planned design layout for any temporary demonstrations you wish to install using these materials. Plans must be reviewed and approved by a licensed engineer.

How to Request Materials

All Complete Streets Demonstration Library Forms can be accessed here >>>

Interested applicants should first read the Program Guide, then complete an Application and submit it by email to (if completing the Google Form Application, the form will be emailed upon clicking ‘submit’). If the request is approved, SJTPO will reach out to the point of contact with more details, at which time the User Agreement must be signed and submitted by email to SJTPO.

Step 1: Read the Program Guide

Step 2: Fill out the Application (Google Forms or Word Document versions available)

Step 3: Sign the User Agreement, upon approval by SJTPO

Required: If the applicant is not the owner of the roadway where the project will be implemented, the Written Approval Request Document MUST be completed and emailed to BEFORE completing the Application (Step 2).

What is a Temporary Demonstration Project?

A Temporary Demonstration Project uses low-cost, flexible materials (such as paint, cones, posts, tape, and more) to test new traffic patterns for a limited timeframe and seek community input before committing to permanent construction.

How long does a Temporary Demonstration Project last?

Projects can be installed across a variety of timeframes depending on your preferences and the materials used. Some projects are as short as one to two weeks, during which materials are removed, and paint is power-washed away, reverting the road to its original state. If longer-lasting materials are used, projects can last for a few months.

What types of infrastructure can be tested?

The following types of infrastructure can be tested with the materials available through this program. Material availability is subject to change. Please contact program staff () for current availability. More detailed information on available materials can be found in the Request Form.

For any questions about material uses, installation, durability, etc., please reach out to CCCTMA at .

Do you have another idea that isn’t listed here? Reach out and ask if we have the materials to make it happen!

What resources are available to provide guidance for designing and implementing a temporary demonstration project?

This program provides materials only. The applicant must assemble a team to design the project, pick up and return the materials, and conduct the installation. Recipients are responsible for preparing a design that complies with relevant design guidelines and standards that meet the approval of the municipality or private property owner with jurisdiction over the project location. SJTPO and CCCTMA staff may be available to provide design advice upon request.

Recommendations in a planning study (pedestrian and bicycle master plan, Safe Routes to School Travel Plan, road safety audit, Complete Streets Technical Assistance program report, etc.) may be used as a starting point. The NJ Strategic Highway Safety Plan Data Viewer can be used to locate serious and fatal crash locations, bicycle and pedestrian crash locations, and previous road safety audit locations throughout New Jersey.

The following publications contain guidance on designing and implementing a temporary project:

• AARP Pop-Up Placemaking Toolkit
• Tactical Urbanist’s Guide to Materials and Design
• The Asphalt Art Guide
• New Jersey Complete Streets Design Guide
• FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks