The Voorhees Township Committee continues to work hard to make our community more walkable, drivable and bikeable. There are 16.6 miles of bike paths in our township, more than any other municipality in Camden County. The Voorhees Township Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway Committee promotes our bike paths and bike safety for the benefit of our community.
Below are the bikeway and pedestrian improvements scheduled to be completed this year:
- Old Egg Harbor Road Bike Path: A new asphalt path will be installed between Old Egg Harbor Road and Eastern Regional High School along with The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant features.
- Kirkwood Park Bike Path: A new asphalt path and concrete sidewalk will be installed between Laurel Oak Road and Pine Street along with ADA compliant features.
- Evesham Road (CCR 544) Sidewalk Improvements (Phase III): Improvements between Kresson Road (CR678) and the township Line will include new sidewalk, new retaining walls, traffic signal upgrades, guardrails, and ADA compliant features. (New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Safe Streets to Transit Grant)
- Burnt Mill Road (CR 670) Sidewalk Improvements: Improvements between Somerdale Road (CR 678) and Britton Place will include new sidewalk, new retaining walls, traffic signal upgrades, and ADA compliant features. (NJDOT FY 2023 Safe Streets to Transit Grant)
Below are the grants received for the 2024 Road Program:
- Centennial Boulevard – Phase I portion of the project is funded by FY2024 NJDOT.
- Municipal Aid Grant in the amount of $268,146.
- The Maiaroto Park Bike Path is funded by a FY2024 NJDOT Bikeways Grant in the amount of $318,000.
- White Horse Road – Phase IV Sidewalk Improvements are funded by a FY2024 NJDOT.
- Safe Routes to Transit Grant in the amount of $800,000.
More and more people are biking. Buses now have bike racks on the front and trains allow riders to bring bikes on board. The Voorhees Township Police Department has a bike patrol that tours the municipality when weather permits.
Voorhees is a member of the Cross County Connection, an organization working with the state to foster transportation alternatives. Visit their website at driveless.com to gain access to interactive bicycle maps throughout South Jersey. The website will allow you to put in your starting and ending addresses and give you bike path information for your journey. It also provides information about existing and proposed bike paths in the area.
A map of the township bike paths is available at Town Hall or on our website at voorheesnj.com under the Maps link. Anyone interested in becoming involved with the Voorhees Township Bicycle and Pedestrian Pathway Committee should call the township at (856) 428-5914. Many thanks to this Committee for helping make Voorhees a bicycle-friendly community.
The second show in our 2024 Summer Concert Series will be on Thursday, July 18, featuring Parrot Beach – Jimmy Buffet Tribute. On Thursday, Aug. 15, The Beat Tells will greet the audience with their traditional Tribute to the Beatles. All shows start at 7:30 p.m.
The shows will be even more enjoyable with Dooney’s Pub’s Beer Garden and a variety of food trucks that will open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit voorheesnj.com, the
Voorhees Township Facebook page or call the Show Hot Line 856-882-SHOW.
Staying the Course Inc. with the support of Voorhees Township, is hosting a Small Business Showcase and Expo Festival on Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Town Center. For more information, contact Lashaun Drew at (856) 924-8490 or visit stayingthecourseincorporated.com.
The Animal Welfare Association is hosting Family Fun Night on July 13 from 4-7 p.m.
Free admission for all! Enjoy “Vet for a Day” Pretend Pet Clinic, a Scavenger Hunt, Facepainting and other games as well as food vendors. For more information, visit awanj.org or call Meggin Olivo (856) 424-2288 ext. 113.
AWA continues to offer free half hour “Barking Lot Sips & Brews” classes for kids. The next sessions are on July 26 and Aug. 20 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, visit awanj.org or call Meggin Olivo (856) 424-2288 ext. 113.
Voorhees Township is once again partnering with Morey’s Piers to offer discounted tickets for their amusement piers located on the Boardwalk in Wildwood. Tickets may be obtained in person from the office of the Voorhees Township Clerk (856) 429-7757 and are payable by cash only. Tickets are available to residents and non-residents.
