Jersey City Ward F Councilman Frank “Educational” Gilmore is rolling out his traffic safety and infrastructure plan, which includes traffic lights, stop signs, park access, and public transit upgrades.
“Every week, I hear from parents, seniors, and everyday residents who feel unsafe crossing the street or waiting for a bus,” Gilmore said in a statement.
“Traffic safety isn’t just about convenience — it’s about equity, opportunity, and quality of life. This plan puts residents’ voices at the heart of every solution.”
The plan lays out targeted improvements across Ward F, including new traffic lights, stop signs, bump-outs, and pedestrian-first signals at high-risk crossings such as Myrtle Avenue and Martin Luther King Drive, as well as Forrest Street and Bergen Avenue.
He is also seeking to add four-way stops, one-way conversions, lower speed limits, and safer crossings near every Ward F school, including recent improvements near Public School No. 41 and Bright Street.
Additionally, Gilmore is seeking redesigns at Arlington Park and other community spaces to ensure children and families can safely enjoy open spaces, advocating for NJ Transit to increase frequent on the 87, 81, and 6 bus lines – as well as upgrading to sheltered bus stops.
Finally, he wants major redesigns for MLK Drive, Communipaw Junction, Bergen, Garfield, Randolph, and Arlington to calm traffic and reduce accidents.
Some of these measures are already underway, such as the recent implementation of traffic calming measures along Monticello Avenue, which followed months of community engagement, pilot testing, and multiple opportunities for residents to provide feedback.
“Monticello showed us what’s possible when government and community work together. We listened, we tested, and we delivered — and now Monticello is safer because of it. This plan takes that same model across Ward F, ensuring every neighborhood benefits from a community-driven approach to street safety,” Gilmore added.
“This work doesn’t stop here. When re-elected, I will continue to fight every day for safer streets, stronger transit, and a Ward F where families can thrive. The progress we’ve made is only the beginning.”
His remarks come about six weeks after Ward F residents panned converting south side streets into a one-way street at a meeting where the hostile discourse drew some subsequent scrutiny.