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Kevin Wilkes Says New 655 Bus Represents the Best Example of Public-Private Partnership 

Mayoral candidate and Borough Councilman Kevin Wilkes said Monday that the new NJ TRANSIT 655 bus is an excellent example of how local, state and federal governments can work . . . → Read More: New 655 Bus Represents the Best Example of Public-Private Partnership]]> For immediate release:                                                                                  May 14, 2012

Contact: Kevin Wilkes, 908.966.4591

Kevin Wilkes Says New 655 Bus Represents the Best Example of Public-Private Partnership 

Mayoral candidate and Borough Councilman Kevin Wilkes said Monday that the new NJ TRANSIT 655 bus is an excellent example of how local, state and federal governments can work with private institutions to achieve community-based solutions that benefit the public at large.

The new NJ TRANSIT 655 bus, which debuts today, runs betweenPlainsboroTownshipinMiddlesexCountyto Princeton Borough and Township inMercerCounty, has been in the works for a number of years. It was initially developed as part of the Route 1 Bus Rapid Transit study, and Princeton Healthcare System’s move from Princeton to Plainsboro gave the project added importance.

“But it was the financial support provided byPrincetonUniversityand Princeton HealthCare System that brought the new bus route from concept to reality. This is the first time in the history of NJ Transit that a new transit route has been accomplished with a private/public partnership. I hope to seek out other creative partnerships to deal with other initiatives that have a significantly positive impact on our community,” Wilkes said.

The route is designed to serve the needs of numerous populations, including anyone who currently walks or takes transit to the current (until May 22^nd) hospital location on Witherspoon Street in Princeton; Princeton University faculty, staff, and students; visitors and employees of the University’s proposed Arts & Transit District; users of the Dinky train station; employees and residents of Plainsboro for trips to downtown Princeton, particularly the 1000+ new employees anticipated coming to the expanded NovoNordisk headquarters on Scudders Mill Road in Plainsboro.  

“The hospital’s move out of town presented us with a unique transportation challenge: how can we get Princeton-based patients and hospital employees to the new facility if they currently walk and have no access to a vehicle? Or even if they do have a car, how can we provide people with more environmentally sustainable transportation options to get where they need to go?” Wilkes said. “That this new bus exists is a testament to what happens when our community works hand-in-hand with its neighbors to solve problems. I’m delighted that I was able to be involved in this process in my work on Princeton Borough Council.”

Kevin Wilkes is a candidate in the June 5^th primary for the Democratic nomination for Mayor of the consolidated Princeton. 

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COME HAVE “COFFEE WITH KEVIN” EVERY FRIDAY MORNING 

ON FRIDAY MARCH 23, 7:00 am – 8:15 am, MAYORAL CANDIDATE KEVIN WILKES WILL BE CHATTING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS

AT ZORBA’S BROTHER ON NASSAU STREET

PRINCETON, . . . → Read More: Coffee with Kevin: This Friday March 23 at Zorba’s Brother]]> March 21, 2012                                                             FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Kevin Wilkes

kevin@kevinwilkes.com

COME HAVE “COFFEE WITH KEVIN” EVERY FRIDAY MORNING 

ON FRIDAY MARCH 23, 7:00 am – 8:15 am, MAYORAL CANDIDATE KEVIN WILKES WILL BE CHATTING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS

AT ZORBA’S BROTHER ON NASSAU STREET

PRINCETON, NJ— Princeton mayoral candidate Kevin Wilkes invites community members to “Coffee with Kevin,” a ongoing series of informal meet-and-greet events, every Friday morning at various cafes throughout Princeton.

This Friday March 23 from 7:00-8:15 am, come out for Coffee with Kevin at Zorba’s Brother at 80 Nassau Street Street to discuss topics affecting our community, including strategies to ease residents’ tax burden, planning and zoning, traffic and transit, retail neighborhoods, fostering a healthy climate for merchants and local businesses, partnerships and relationships with local large institutions, parks and public spaces, emergency services, affordable housing, and much more.

“As the first mayor of a unified Princeton, I will work for effective and efficient delivery of government services while promoting a transparent, inclusive new Borough Council. These informal talks will be something I’d continue to do as mayor to listen to people’s concerns and take the lead in finding creative solutions to challenges facing our town,” Wilkes said.

Wilkes, a current member of Princeton Borough Council, former Council President, owner of a small business, and organizer of community forums and arts projects including Quark Park and Writers Block, is looking to foster a community dialogue and listen to people’s concerns in order to take the lead in finding creative solutions to the wide range of issues facing Princeton on the eve of consolidation. 

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On March 16, I invite you to have “Coffee with Kevin,” as part of an ongoing series of informal meet-and-greet events, every Friday morning at 8 a.m. at various . . . → Read More: Come Have “Coffee With Kevin” on Friday Mornings]]> ON FRIDAY MARCH 16, MAYORAL CANDIDATE KEVIN WILKES WILL BE CHATTING WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT SMALL WORLD COFFEE ON WITHERSPOON STREET

On March 16, I invite you to have “Coffee with Kevin,” as part of an ongoing series of informal meet-and-greet events, every Friday morning at 8 a.m. at various cafes throughout Princeton. Please check back here to find out where Kevin will be next.

This Friday, March 16, 2012, come out for Coffee with Kevin at Small World Coffee at 14 Witherspoon Street to discuss topics affecting our community, including strategies to ease residents’ tax burden, planning and zoning, traffic and transit, retail neighborhoods, parks and public spaces, emergency services, affordable housing, and much more.

 “As the first mayor of a unified Princeton, I will work for effective and efficient delivery of government services while promoting a transparent, inclusive new Borough Council. These informal talks will be something I’d continue to do as mayor to listen to people’s concerns and take the lead in finding creative solutions to challenges facing our town,” Wilkes said.

Wilkes, a current member of Princeton Borough Council, former Council President, the owner of a small business, and organizer of community forums and arts projects including Quark Park and Writers Block.