Neglia Group

Neglia Project Manager and City of Passaic Municipal Engineer, Yasseen Saad, PE, had the privilege of representing the City of Passaic in accepting a Complete Streets Excellence Award at the 2026 NJDOT Complete Streets Summit, held at Rutgers University on April 21. This recognition underscores the City’s continued commitment to creating safer, more accessible, and multimodal transportation networks.

As Municipal Engineer, Yasseen works on site in Passaic, collaborating closely with City leadership and staff to guide projects from planning through ex*****on. He plays a vital role in advancing the City’s Complete Streets initiatives.

Passaic has made significant progress through the adoption of Complete Streets policies; development of Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plans; implementation of wayfinding signage, bike lanes, and bike share programs; and roadway redesigns focused on pedestrian safety. These efforts include high visibility crosswalks, curb extensions, traffic calming measures, ADA compliant upgrades, improved intersection geometry, transit accessibility enhancements, Safe Routes to School improvements, and the integration of green infrastructure.

Special thanks to Mayor Hector Lora, Business Administrator Ricardo Fernandez, the Passaic City Council, and the Passaic Police and Fire Departments for their leadership and collaboration. We also extend our appreciation to NJDOT for hosting the event, Ramond Joseph and the NJDCA team, and Lisa Lee and the EZ Ride team for their continued support.

Our Lyndhurst GIS & Data Services team recently attended the NJ Geospatial Forum at Meadowlands Research & Restoration Institute. We gained insights into flood modeling, marsh resilience, and drone operations from MRRI experts.

It was a valuable opportunity to connect with fellow professionals and learn more about New Jersey’s Geospatial future.