Hudson County has announced River Road safety lighting upgrades in West New York and North Bergen as part of a collaborative effort with PSE&G.
By John Heinis/Hudson County View
“Safety on our roads is a top priority. Upgrading streetlights is one of the most effective ways to make our streets safer for everyone – drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists alike. These improvements support our Vision Zero goals by helping to prevent crashes and serious injuries while ensuring residents can move safely through our communities,” Hudson County Executive Craig Guy said in a statement.
“I also want to thank Union City Mayor [and State Senator] Brian Stack and West New York Mayor Albio Sires for their partnership and shared commitment to keeping our residents safe. It takes all of us working together to make these projects happen.”
River Road serves thousands of motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists each day, and the lighting upgrades are designed to enhance visibility at night, improve safety, and reduce risks for all road users, Guy added.
Through this collaboration, PSE&G is replacing outdated fixtures with brighter, more reliable LED lights, providing consistent illumination across the roadway. The County is proud to work with PSE&G to bring this critical safety upgrade to residents.
“PSE&G is proud to work with Hudson County in upgrading to modern LED lighting to brighten streets and improve visibility along roadways,” added PSE&G Senior Regional Public Affairs Manager Joe McQueen.
“We also want to thank County Executive Craig Guy, Mayor Stack, and Mayor Sacco for their leadership and partnership in making these important safety improvements possible.”
Back in October 2024, Hudson County committed to spending nearly $3 million to improve North Hudson bike lanes on River Road, as HCV first reported.
Maybe the author of this article should come down to River Road and write a follow up about the new bike lane, and I’m sure there won’t be anything positive to say about it.