Assemblyman Chiaravalloti invited Jersey City Transit Planner, Barkha Patel, to testify on a resolution encouraging New Jersey municipalities to adopt "complete streets" program.  "Jersey City has been a leader in fulfilling the complete streets urban planning vision and their commitment to safe streets is a model for the rest of New Jersey.  Mayor Fulop and his administration have a done a great job making sustainable urban planning a reality in one of the state's largest cities," said Chiaravalloti

"Complete streets" is conscientious urban planning that seeks to provide  safe access for pedestrians, bicyclists and public transportation users.