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  • How a county has reached 'functional zero' for chronic homelessness

    Matt Pearl

    September 07, 2023 |

    Scripps News |

    Multi-Media |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Bergen, New Jersey

    Efforts from the local Housing, Health and Human Services Center helped make Bergen the first — and one of the few — U.S. cities that have reached functional zero for chronic homelessness. Through providing counseling services and helping those in need access care and other resources like employment, the Center has helped several people secure housing, nearly eliminating long-term homelessness for veterans and those struggling with conditions like addiction and other mental illnesses.

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  • How a city eliminated pedestrian deaths

    Matt Pearl

    September 01, 2022 |

    WXYZ-TV |

    Broadcast TV News |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Hoboken, New Jersey

    A few critical changes have led to an elimination of pedestrian deaths for the past five years. When studies showed that most deaths in Hoboken occurred in intersections and involved either walkers or bikers, the city took action to look for solutions. Bike racks and planters were added to street corners so walkers didn’t have to peer around cars. Red lights for both sides have also been extended so walkers can safely cross.

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