The redesign of Central Avenue in Ship Bottom was intended to drive traffic flow improvements, but instead has collided head on with homeowners’ frustrations over an influx of motorists using residential streets to cut through gridlock. This has signaled another round of fixes is necessary to address the issues.

“… (T)he (N.J.) Department of Transportation understands the importance of maintaining a balance between efficient traffic flow and the safety of residents, pedestrians, and cyclists,”…