Here's another article about it:
https://www.nj.com/middlesex/2021/04...is-raging.html
Here is a link to the City of Perth Amboy Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan published in January 2016:
https://cues.rutgers.edu/perth-amboy...AL-1-18-16.pdf
Page 50 features a recommendation to end the requirement to license bicycles:
"Bicycle Licensing (§ 158-1 through 8) This section sets forth licensing requirements for bicycle travel in the city. However, these requirements are unnecessary, difficult to enforce, set unfair burdens on bike usage, and may discourage regional bicycle trips to destinations within the city – especially for bicyclists from nearby municipalities that do not have similar requirements. The City should remove this requirement."
Page 51-53 adds more bike-friendly suggestions including adding bicycle parking accommodations to the building code, bicycle/pedestrian education, and...
"Bicycle Maps and Brochures The City should consider developing maps and brochures that identify existing bicycle and pedestrian routes and connections, including pedestrian bridges and tunnels. By highlighting preferred routes for walking and biking, these maps can be useful to both residents and visitors. Maps can also contain information about the benefits of non-motorized transportation, walking and biking safety tips, relevant traffic laws, bicycle parking locations, and information about local biking or walking groups."
Doesn't sound like Perth Amboy acted on this plan. I bet they wish they had over the next few weeks.