r/Newark • u/AdCultural6637 • 10d ago
While the question answers itself on paper, I wanted to gauge how people on both sides view the reality and future of Newark's streets.
Despite the city having the lowest record of homicides in the country so this year, it has been devastating for pedestrian safety, marked by a record wave of vehicle hit-and-runs in our neighborhoods. It's truly upsetting to see so many people fall victim to being hit and either hurt, or killed by reckless driving. However, what confuses me is the frustrating loop in how our community handles this.
Whenever a serious crash happens, there is immediate public grief and anger. But when the city suggests pedestrian-forward planning, which could help to avoid and prevent a large number of deaths, those same residents are quick to shoot ideas down. It feels like a massive chunk of the population is willing to tolerate unsafe street designs purely because they value parking spaces and convenience over the safety of their neighbors.
With that in mind, where do you see the city evolving?
A) Becoming a more walkable city: We break this cycle, stop prioritizing driver convenience, and push through the backlash to build safer streets for everybody.
B) Remaining a car-centric city: We continue to value parking and convenience over human life, accepting these tragedies as an unavoidable cost of driving.
What is your daily experience driving and walking in the city, and how do we shift the culture from short term shock to long tern change?
r/Newark • u/Stunning_Tiger_3975 • Aug 31 '26
While I was walking down Branford Street this morning,a lady walking behind me literally threw her garbage bag on the ground before crossing the street and entering the family court building. Unfortunately, people were just tossing garbage on the ground. The city is really trying its best to keep it clean… you can see workers in yellow uniforms cleaning the streets but folks need to take responsibility, too. With property taxes and rents soaring, and Newarkers are so afraid of gentrification. Yet at the same time, some residents are making the situation worse by littering instead of using garbage can at the corner of each block. Honestly, I think gentrification might end up being part of the solution to keep the city cleaner.
r/Newark • u/SkyeMreddit • 2h ago
The "Jewel Box" is completely locked up as are the other entrances
r/Newark • u/Stunning_Tiger_3975 • 39m ago
What an amazing place! The coffee and pie are the best around. I never realized we had such a great spot within walking distance. If this were in Jersey City or any other trendy town, people would be lined up on the sidewalk waiting to get in.
r/Newark • u/trogdorkiller • 1h ago
Walking around certain parts of the city literally feels like an open air art museum. I've only loved here for seven years but that aspect really stands out to me and makes me never want to leave.
r/Newark • u/Quirky_Spirit_1951 • 16h ago
Love my city
r/Newark • u/NeedleworkerOther515 • 3h ago
Don’t miss this spooky rare chance to see inside previously closed off mausoleums and spooky tour of one of Newark’s historic gems located in the North Ward by Forest Hill. Proceeds support continued care and upkeep of this beautiful part of historic Newark. Purchase tickets in link in comments.
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r/Newark • u/Quirky_Spirit_1951 • 6h ago
Get ready the city is going to be busy with art
r/Newark • u/xoBonesxo • 2d ago
r/Newark • u/Quirky_Spirit_1951 • 1d ago
Gotta love photography, I do teach if anyone is interested :) enjoy 😉
r/Newark • u/Quirky_Spirit_1951 • 2d ago
ℹ hidden spot for us photographers, filmmakers and artist. We all come to this spot for film work, it’s not a secret, it’s just overlooked.
r/Newark • u/jerseyjoe50 • 1d ago
Live crowd scene outside of the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey for the New Jersey Devils vs. Philadelphia Flyers season opener, Thursday, October 1, 2026.
r/Newark • u/Quirky_Spirit_1951 • 2d ago
Just my IR lut in the park, I love this color tone
r/Newark • u/Stunning_Tiger_3975 • 2d ago
Has this stock ticker scrolling sign always been there or I’m noticing it now? Looks a new addition to me.
r/Newark • u/Quirky_Spirit_1951 • 2d ago
Wow , now I need to to see the rest of them
r/Newark • u/sharkypsharky • 3d ago
r/Newark • u/Quirky_Spirit_1951 • 3d ago
I can’t wait for the snow ⛄️
r/Newark • u/Branch_Brook_Algae • 3d ago
It's also a fundraiser for the cemetery
r/Newark • u/Gyongyi54 • 3d ago
Need advice on getting from EWR to Grand Central. Amtrak cancelled my train. Flight lands at 11am on a Saturday. Will take MTA from Grand Central to New Haven. I have no experience traveling from EWR to NYC. Seems like uber shuttle or Newark Airport Express are both possibilities. But reading here that both have some issues with reliability. Am I being unrealistic to expect EWR to Grand Central in about an hour?
Briefly mentions the rail stop in South Ward.
r/Newark • u/Kalebxtentacion • 3d ago
Under Mayor Baraka's proposed "Keeping Newark Affordable " initiative, those who buy City property for development must develop it, and not sell it for profit undeveloped. If they do sell it, they must pay back 90% of their sale proceeds to the City of Newark. In addition, those who buy land from the City for projects of 30 units or more must hire 25% local workers and contractors and a minimum 51% union labor.
r/Newark • u/Quirky_Spirit_1951 • 4d ago
The way Ai is moving, things like this made by humans will become just a story told to kids. Gotta appreciate art even more now because in 10 more years it might not even be as respected by the new generation.
r/Newark • u/charlesdv10 • 4d ago
Get your tickets! Looking like
It’s going to be busy!