As Passaic prepared for a new downtown bus terminal, the City needed a clearer understanding of how the surrounding district could support transit riders, local businesses, and future development. Brian led a planning effort examining land use, parking policy, walking connections, and the broader mobility network around the station area. The goal was to help Passaic use the new terminal as a catalyst for a more connected and active downtown.
The team assessed zoning, circulation, and public space conditions and identified ways to improve multimodal access, strengthen pedestrian routes, and make the surrounding streets easier to navigate for people moving between transit and nearby destinations. The work drew from the Transit Hub framework developed by Together North Jersey, which encourages communities to leverage major transit investments to support downtown vitality.
The final plan outlined practical steps for improving downtown mobility, guiding future redevelopment, and aligning parking management with the needs of a growing transit hub. One of the study’s key recommendations — a local shuttle connection to strengthen access between the terminal and nearby destinations — has since been implemented, reinforcing the plan’s value and giving the City a foundation for continued improvements in the district.
Read the full plan here.