Exchange Place Alliance, a not‑for‑profit organization focused on preserving, advancing, and revitalizing Jersey City’s Exchange Place neighborhood and waterfront, has purchased a $250,000 CityMaster 1650 sweeper to provide weekly cleaning of all bike lanes in the Exchange Place district.
The Alliance’s crews will run the sweeper every week, making bike lane maintenance a regular part of how Exchange Place is cared for. This is the first regular bike-lane service in Jersey City.
“We want our district’s residents, workers and visitors to feel comfortable biking in Jersey City, so we must take care of the bike lanes we have in our improvement district. That means clearing the glass, litter and debris that cyclists encounter on an ordinary ride. This investment puts a dedicated piece of equipment and a weekly crew behind that commitment in Exchange Place,” said Deidre Reynolds, Exchange Place Alliance executive director…