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It's important to get this one right. The trucks are great - for everything except... drum roll please... a plain slice.
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New regulations for Jersey City food trucks again delayed by City Council
By Terrence T. McDonald/The Jersey Journal on February 27, 2013 at 8:06 PM A measure to revamp Jersey City’s regulations regarding food trucks was postponed again tonight, in yet another setback for a measure that the City Council first introduced 16 months ago. The ordinance, which was set for adoption tonight and has been in the works for two years, was tabled so city officials could review changes suggested by two food-truck owners who spoke to the council tonight and at its Monday caucus. The measure would require that food trucks and other mobile food vendors move at least 150 feet every two hours. The current requirement is that vendors move every 20 minutes, though it is rarely enforced. The ordinance would also prohibit the vendors from selling in parts of Journal Square and Newport. Taco Truck owner Jason Scott on Monday told the council he objected to a portion of the ordinance that would have prohibited vendors from parking on private property even with the permission of the property owner. Another portion, Scott said, is worded in a way that would essentially forbid the vendors from parking anywhere in Jersey City. City officials have been working on the new regulations for two years. The council was set to introduce it in April 2011, but postponed the vote when vendors said the proposal was too restrictive. The council introduced the measure the following October, but adoption was delayed as the body tried to include language favorable to vendors, brick-and-mortar restaurants and city health officials. City Clerk Robert Byrne said tonight the council will review the ordinance at its next caucus to “dissect” it with health officials. http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... y_cit_2.html#incart_river
Posted on: 2/28 1:34
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I feel like most trucks give that little extra somthing instead of just "slingin hash" I miss the heavy metal mexican cart that used to be at Grove st.
Posted on: 2012/9/20 11:26
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I've had nothing but good quality and good value from the food trucks. They expand the palette of what's available, especially at lunch time, and the city should be encouraging them.
Posted on: 2012/9/20 10:18
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From Home by the Range's facebook page:
Quote: I regret to inform everyone that effective immediately I will no longer be serving lunch in Jersey City. Unfortunately, a variety of factors including moving to a new location, low demand (as a result) and expiring permits have led me to this decision. I want to thank everyone in Jersey City who has supported me and the Home By The Range brand since 2011! It seems the city's punitive food truck ordinance continues to have its desired effect. You know it's bad when NYC's permits seem workable as an alternative.
Posted on: 2012/9/20 9:04
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some of them still show up there some days. A couple moved down towards Goldman Sachs.
Posted on: 2012/6/17 10:18
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They were on Hudson St, between 2nd and 1st, just north of the Harborside Place PATH station.
There were several trucks -- pizza, Taco Truck, Korean Tacos, mexican trailer, some organic guy, etc. They were my lunch everyday but now they're gone! I wonder if that new "Jersey City Bistro" which opened up in the office building directly across from them complained. Shame, that place is just "meh" and has screwed up every one of the three orders I've placed with them since the trucks were banished. Quote:
Posted on: 2012/6/15 14:05
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Anyone?
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Posted on: 2012/5/30 11:41
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I'm still confused as to where the food trucks are... Is this about the Food Trucks and Carts found near exchange place ?
Posted on: 2012/5/23 20:08
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What are you so worried about? Are people dying in the streets after eating food from a truck?
Posted on: 2012/5/23 19:57
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Food trucks and bike lanes a Portland Or. we ain't. Although I wish we were. Can the food trucks be trusted though ?
Posted on: 2012/5/23 11:22
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Get on your bikes and ride !
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A parking issue? With some of the best mass transit access in the state and huge, empty parking garages all over the downtown, there is no dearth of parking in Jersey City.
Posted on: 2012/5/23 11:13
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Agreed.
Posted on: 2012/5/23 10:25
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Perhaps it is a parking issue. Sanitary conditions are hard to come by as well. And remember the "extra" 400 food vendor permits that were given out. What is the main reason for the lack of truck vendors, is it permits, licenses, zoning, or location, location, location. What are you looking for ?
Posted on: 2012/5/23 10:23
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Get on your bikes and ride !
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Another real loss by JC. In cities all across the country, including right across the river of course, food trucks are offering amazing creative food options and making the streets a more vibrant place. JC is discouraging this. Shame, shame, shame. And the consumers/residents of JC are the ones who lose.
Posted on: 2012/5/23 10:10
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You trust the politicians. lulz.
Posted on: 2012/5/23 7:33
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I still go with the health standards issue. I guess the city used the off limits approach. Amazing what a little enforcement can do.
Posted on: 2012/5/23 4:13
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If a restaurant with a full kitchen, unlimited gas, unlimited water, and a dining area cannot compete with a food truck, the restaurant is doing it wrong.
Posted on: 2012/5/23 0:39
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Are you talking about the Food Trucks and Carts found near Exchange Place or Newport in the evenings?
Posted on: 2012/5/22 20:30
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Could it be that there was no parity on competition (its far cheaper to run a food van) or maybe it was a health standards issue.
Posted on: 2012/5/22 20:26
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My humor is for the silent blue collar majority.
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I was wondering that as well
Posted on: 2012/5/22 18:44
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The local restaurant mafia, afraid their mediocre food couldn't compete with food cooked in the back of a truck, complained to the city. And by complained, I mean, paid someone off.
Posted on: 2012/5/22 16:56
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They used to line up on the side street to the north of Harborside -- now they're all gone! Any news?
Posted on: 2012/5/22 16:53
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The food trucks near New Jersey City University on Kennedy and Audubon, were removed by the police this afternoon.
There are no brick and mortar food purveyors near these food trucks, and the campus community depends on them. The ordinance covering the food trucks will be heard today (and voted on?)in the City Council meeting starting at 6pm at City hall on Grove Street. If you do not agree with this call your Council Member and the Mayor's Office! http://cityofjerseycity.com/citycouncil.aspx http://cityofjerseycity.com/mayor.aspx?id=36
Posted on: 2011/12/14 13:52
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What is the purpose of making them close at 9pm? I was hoping for more options after 10pm when most restaurants close!
Posted on: 2011/11/23 16:02
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Is this all really for the votes of the brick and mortars? How many of them brick and mortar owners near the food trucks live in Jersey City? Are they registered to vote? Are they U. S. citizens?
The food served from the food trucks are different than the food at the brick and mortars. How do you compare Korean tacos to Subway sandwiches? Besides, I prefer Gypsy Grill's falafel sandwich to Two Pitas in a Pod. I don't know what you gain, Steven. You may lose some votes.
Posted on: 2011/11/23 15:08
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Food truck operators should pay a fee to the city equal to that of property tax on a similar square foot property.
Space is space. They should pay a fair price for it. $200 is far too little. It is also fair to regulate their locations and operating hours. They are a nuisance if outside your home or business. The background checks, however, seem out of place, especially when not required with other food operations without alcohol.
Posted on: 2011/11/23 11:19
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This is just stupid. So a food truck has to move every 2 hours? And cannot operate near
I guess we can no longer expect the food trucks at Groove on Grove next spring/summer? Because that would be within range of several licensed restaurants. In JC there is a lot of time wasted on ridiculous, stupid legislation that does not benefit the residents at all.
Posted on: 2011/11/23 10:23
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I can understand the classes, given some of the disgusting conditions some trucks have had, but criminal background checks? What the hell? I like Fulop a lot but I think he's watched Cheech & Chong's Nice Dreams too many times.
Posted on: 2011/11/23 9:58
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Good job, jc, make small businesses not want to come here. FOOD CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WHO WORK IN A FOOD TRUCK. what bs. Bunch of asinine regulation because some of the crappy eateries are losing money to good inexpensive food. How in the hell are food preparers supposed to pick up and move every two hours safely? Pack up all their food prep which cuts into sales and takes more time and money?
What a load of crap. Guess I'll stop by the food trucks more often before these regs go into effect and they decide it isn't worth the hassle dealing with the incompetence that is JC.
Posted on: 2011/11/22 21:12
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