Hoboken, NJ — In an effort to champion responsible transportation and support smart urban growth, Bijou Properties has partnered with TransitScreen in Hoboken to provide real-time, location-based transportation availability to residents 24 hours a day. Updates from NJ Transit bus & rail, PATH, and NY Waterway ferry are showcased on two large HD TVs in the lobby of Bijou’s Park + Garden, a luxury apartment building designed for LEED Gold certification. Bijou’s TransitScreen displays are the first installations in New Jersey and second in the Metro NY region. “We utilized innovative green building practices and modern technology at Park + Garden to create a sustainable urban apartment building for residents,” said Larry Bijou, managing partner of Bijou Properties. “TransitScreen plays an important role in this by providing real-time, detailed information on NY Waterway, PATH, and NJ Transit to encourage use of mass transportation options, as well as local bike and car share services. This pioneering system will enhance our residents’ daily lives and support our goal of promoting a healthier, cleaner lifestyle for residents at Park + Garden and throughout the City of Hoboken.”
TransitScreen is a Washington-DC & San Francisco-based transportation technology company promoting sustainable urban mobility through access to real time information. TransitScreen displays are time- and cost-savings amenities which invigorate buildings and in public spaces while also offering a sustainable transportation demand management (TDM) tool for transit-oriented developments and large employers. Today, there are live displays in 20 metro areas across North America. Clients span various industries and geographies including commercial real estate, transit agencies, universities, hospitals, tech companies, smart cities, and nonprofits. “We are thrilled to work with Bijou Properties,” said TransitScreen cofounder Ryan Croft. “Given Bijou’s commitment to sustainability, it's a natural fit. We will work together to improve access to sustainable transportation and promote walkable, bike-friendly, and transit-oriented communities.” “After reading Bijou Properties was named 2013 Green Business of the Year by the Hoboken Chamber of Commerce, we felt strongly they were going to continue to be thought leaders in the New York metro area,” said Jay Tedino, TransitScreen City Manager. “Larry and David have an eye for the future of real estate and we look forward to our growing partnership with 900 Monroe St. next.”