Safe Routes Scoop

The Safe Routes Scoop provides spotlights, announcements, news briefs and feature articles on Safe Routes to School programs in New Jersey. Check out the Scoop frequently for active travel updates.

Webinar: “How to Keep Walking Throughout the School Year”

March 7, 2013 at 10:50 am

Join us for this new webinar brought to you by HART TMA, NJDOT, and the NJ Safe Routes to School Resource Center “How to Keep Walking Throughout the School Year” Wednesday, March 20, 1:00pm – 1:45pm Many schools’ are excited...

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Old Sneakers Motivate for Walking Success in Mt. Holly

February 12, 2013 at 4:15 pm

If someone were to tell you that an old sneaker spray painted gold would motivate an entire student body to walk, would you believe it?—Seriously? In October of 2012, Sacred Heart Elementary of Mt. Holly decided to partner with Cross...

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NJ Safe Routes to School Grants Announced!

January 30, 2013 at 11:17 am

As part of a package of 35 grants through New Jersey’s Local Aid Program totaling nearly $6.8 million, The Christie Administration announced 25 federally funded Safe Routes to School grants totaling $5.7 million for sidewalk, intersection, crosswalk and other improvements...

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Model School Crossing Guard Municipal Policy Released

January 7, 2013 at 5:17 pm

Every school day school crossing guards are hard at work making sure children get to and from school safely. While we depend on crossing guards to ensure the safety of our children, according to the Municipal Excess Liability Joint Insurance...

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Facing Cuts to School Busing? Strategies for dealing with the issues

December 11, 2012 at 11:56 am

Due to budget cuts, school districts often must reduce or eliminate school busing for students. This is a very difficult decision to make and because it involves the safety of children, emotions can run high when it is discussed. There...

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