Paul R. Adezio

This document constitutes the Historic Preservation element of the Mercer County Master Plan, providing a strategic framework for safeguarding and managing historic resources within the county. Originally adopted in 2002, the plan was comprehensively readopted in its entirety on September 8, 2010, affirming its continuous guidance for historic preservation initiatives.

This Master Plan Framework for Mercer County outlines a regional planning approach to guide growth and conservation over the next twenty years. It adopts a '3-Systems' methodology, integrating Economy, Transportation, and Environment, along with a Regional Action Planning process. The plan focuses on achieving sustainable, balanced growth by promoting appropriate development locations, providing necessary infrastructure and housing choices, directing growth to transit corridors, and preserving natural resources. It emphasizes balancing challenges and opportunities within these systems to enhance the quality of life for residents and ensure continuous improvements in living and working environments.

This Master Plan Element outlines the Mercer County Corridor Enhancement Program (CEP), designed to create a stable funding source for transportation network enhancements. The program focuses on increasing safety, reducing congestion, and encouraging economic development by promoting multi-modal transportation, 'Complete Streets,' and equitable access. It aims to improve physical health, safety, and general welfare for citizens and visitors, while enhancing the economic vitality and accessibility of communities within Mercer County.

This Mobility Element of the Mercer County Master Plan outlines a strategic vision for balancing the transportation system with economic and environmental sustainability. It focuses on five key policies: preserving existing facilities, enhancing safety for all travelers, promoting diverse travel modes, advocating for land uses that reduce automobile dependency, and aligning transportation improvements with economic and environmental objectives. The plan aims to foster local development, improve quality of life, and achieve a 'complete streets' environment in Mercer County.

This document presents a Mobility Plan for highways within Mercer County, NJ. It serves as a roadmap for highway infrastructure development by detailing desirable typical sections for various road types, incorporating comparable standards from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and municipalities, and identifying locations for potential new right of way.