New Jersey Safe Routes News
April 30th, 2013 – May 13th, 2013
New Jersey News
NJ SRTS Recognition Program Award Winners
Saferoutesnj.org
Elsinboro students gear up with bike safety during ‘National Bike to School Day’
Nj.com • May 13th, 2013
Crossing Guard Changes Coming to Glen Rock
Ridgewood.patch.com • May 10th, 2013
State releases new bicycling guide
Nj.com • May 9th, 2013
Lawmakers introduce bills to improve pedestrian safety
phillyBurbs.com • May 6th, 2013
Westfield honors crossing guards at recognition breakfast
Nj.com • April 30th, 2013
National News
Takoma Park runs highlight student safety, health
Gazette.net • May 8th, 2013
Bike To School Day encourages students to find safe routes
The Oakland Press • May 7th, 2013
Transportation disparities put many students walking to school on dangerous path
Ohio.com • May 4th, 2013
April 16th, 2013 – April 29th, 2013
New Jersey News
Nutley receives Safe Route funding
NorthJersey.com • April 25th, 2013
Jefferson School Holds Annual Bike Rodeo
Caldwells Patch.com • April 25th, 2013
Barley Sheaf students participate in Walk to School Week
Nj.com • April 19th, 2013
Walking school-bus marches to Frenchtown school this morning
Nj.com • April 18th, 2013
New bike racks may soon appear around Glen Ridge
NorthJersey.com • April 18th, 2013
Passing the Torch in New Jersey
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • April 18th, 2013
MSU’s Eat. Play. Live…Better Initiative Names Torchio Project Coordinator
Baristanet.com • April 16th, 2013
Hunterdon County walks to school
Nj.com • April 16th, 2013
National News
National Bike to School Day
Juneau Empire • April 28th, 2013
Transportation Heads Share Benefits of Safe Routes Partnerships in Webinar
School Transportation News • April 25th, 2013
Thousands More Students Hoof it to School in Honor of Earth Day
School Transportation News • April 20th, 2013
Opinion
Congress Indulges in Crazy Talk About De-Funding Transit and Taxing Bikes
DC Streets Blog • April 26th, 2013
April 2nd, 2013 – April 16th, 2013
New Jersey News
Rutherford Green Team asking town to implement Complete Streets policy on Orient Way
NorthJersey.com • April 11th, 2013
Bernardsville Police Chief Suggests More School Crossing Guards
Bernardsville-Bedminster Patch • April 9th, 2013
Hop on the bus, Gus: Lambertville children take ‘walking bus’ to school
Nj.com • April 2nd, 2013
National News
Walk This Way
Sioux City Journal • April 12th, 2013
Vienna parent’s bike-to-school message spreads
Fairfax Times • April 11th, 2013
FHP to target pedestrians and cyclists
MySuncoast • April 11th, 2013
March 19th, 2013 – April 3rd, 2013
New Jersey News
Wyckoff cracking down on drivers who ignore crossing guards after rash of complaints
NJ.com • April 3rd, 2013
The New Jersey family-friendly bicycling event calendar for April 2013
NJ.com • April 1st, 2013
Pemberton keeps courtesy busing
Phillyburbs.com • March 31th, 2013
Jersey City school district wants city to resume covering all crossing guard costs
Nj.com • March 28th, 2013
Action packed weekend of NJ Family Fun following Friday’s National Bike to Work Day
BergenNow.com • March 27th, 2013
Crosswalk Sting Operations in North Jersey: Towns Launch Efforts to Curb Pedestrian Fatalities
New Jersey News Room • March 25th, 2013
New Jersey Towns Cracking Down On Drivers At Crosswalks
CBS New York • March 22nd, 2013
Two major new bike initiatives to enhance Jersey City’s bike infrastructure
Nj.com • March 19th, 2013
National News
Crosswalks in New York Are Not Havens, Study Finds
New York Times • April 2nd, 2013
Webinar to Identify Strategies for Cooperation Between Safe Routes to School Programs, School Buses
School Transportation News • March 29th, 2013
What will get more families biking?
Greater Greater Washington • March 28th, 2013
Rodgers Forge students take the ‘Walking School Bus’ on Wednesdays
Baltimore Sun • March 20th, 2013
New Jersey News
Califon students learn about bicycle and pedestrian safety
Hunterdon County Democrat • March 18th, 2013
Mahwah Denied ‘Safe Routes to Schools’ Grant
Mahwah Patch • March 16th, 2013
Woodbine Elementary School Holds Walking School Bus Event
Cape May County Herald • March 16th, 2013
Pedestrian safety remains a priority in Metuchen
The Sentinel • March 13th, 2013
Hamilton to improve road conditions for pedestrians following serious injuries
Nj.com • March 11th, 2013
Walking safely to school
The Daily Journal • March 5th, 2013
National News
Is There a Link Between Walkability and Local School Performance?
The Atlantic Cities • March 15th, 2013
Is It Safe to Cross?
New York Times • March 9th, 2013
Teens Walk and Ride to Win a Bicycle at Bancroft Middle School
Post News Group • March 8th, 2013
“Crossrail for the bike” in Mayor’s $913m cycling plan
BBC News • March 7th, 2013
February 19, 2013 – March 5, 2013
New Jersey News
Walking Safely to School in Vineland
The Daily Journal • March 5th, 2013
Tuscan School Revs Up ‘Walking School Bus’
South Orange Patch • March 4th, 2013
Safe Routes to School Survey For Parents of Elementary and Middle School Students
Kids.baristanet.com • February 26th, 2013
Atlantic County roads prove deadly to pedestrians
Shore News Today • February 26th, 2013
Report Finds 10 Most Dangerous Roads in NYC Area for Pedestrians, “Arterial” Are Worst
Transportation Nation • February 25th, 2013
National News
Santa Monica Students To Track Their “Car-Free” Miles Getting to School
Santa Monica Mirror • March 2nd, 2013
Michelle Obama Announces Unprecedented Collaboration to Bring Physical Activity Back to Schools
Whitehouse.gov • February 28th, 2013
Wake County Child Pedestrian Safety Action Network Moving Forward
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • February 22nd, 2013
Manistique wins $25,000 for health efforts
Daily Press • February 21st, 2013
February 7, 2013 – February 18, 2013
New Jersey News
Two Children Struck While Crossing River Road
Patch.com • February 14th, 2013
Chatham Borough to tackle traffic and pedestrian safety issues
Nj.com • February 12th, 2013
Wallace students make pitch for safer walks to their school
The Daily Journal • February 7th, 2013
National News
Register Now for National Bike/Walk to School Day
Patch.com • February 18th, 2013
Towson police push new crosswalk safety
The Tower Light • February 13th, 2013
Fixing Broken Streams and Broken Dreams
Bacon’s Rebellion • February 14th, 2013
Opinion
Editorial: Make walking to school a priority
Green Bay Press Gazette• February 11th, 2013
February 19, 2013 – March 5, 2013
New Jersey News
Walking Safely to School in Vineland
The Daily Journal • March 5th, 2013
Tuscan School Revs Up ‘Walking School Bus’
South Orange Patch • March 4th, 2013
Safe Routes to School Survey For Parents of Elementary and Middle School Students
Kids.baristanet.com • February 26th, 2013
Atlantic County roads prove deadly to pedestrians
Shore News Today • February 26th, 2013
Report Finds 10 Most Dangerous Roads in NYC Area for Pedestrians, “Arterial” Are Worst
Transportation Nation • February 25th, 2013
National News
Santa Monica Students To Track Their “Car-Free” Miles Getting to School
Santa Monica Mirror • March 2nd, 2013
Michelle Obama Announces Unprecedented Collaboration to Bring Physical Activity Back to Schools
Whitehouse.gov • February 28th, 2013
Wake County Child Pedestrian Safety Action Network Moving Forward
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • February 22nd, 2013
Manistique wins $25,000 for health efforts
Daily Press • February 21st, 2013
February 7, 2013 – February 18, 2013
New Jersey News
Two Children Struck While Crossing River Road
Patch.com • February 14th, 2013
Chatham Borough to tackle traffic and pedestrian safety issues
Nj.com • February 12th, 2013
Wallace students make pitch for safer walks to their school
The Daily Journal • February 7th, 2013
National News
Register Now for National Bike/Walk to School Day
Patch.com • February 18th, 2013
Towson police push new crosswalk safety
The Tower Light • February 13th, 2013
Fixing Broken Streams and Broken Dreams
Bacon’s Rebellion • February 14th, 2013
Opinion
Editorial: Make walking to school a priority
Green Bay Press Gazette• February 11th, 2013
January 25, 2013 – February 6, 2013
New Jersey News
Christie Administration awards anti-idling grants to nine counties
Nj.gov • February 5th, 2013
The Link Between Kids Who Walk or Bike to School and Concentration
Theatlanticcities.com • February 5th, 2013
$300,000 state grant to Jersey City for making kids’ routes to school safer
Nj.com • February 5th, 2013
Camden City Public Schools’ Adopt Comprehensive Wellness Policy
New Jersey Partnership for Healthy Kids • February 4th, 2013
Garfield gets Safe Routes to School grant
Northjersey.com • February 1st, 2013
Acting Governor Kim Guadagno Announces $350 Million in Major Improvement Work on Route 72
State.nj.us • January 30th, 2013
Collision of NJ Transit train, paint truck injures 10, likely to bring summonses
NJ.com • January 30th, 2013
Distracted Drivers a ‘Deadly Problem’ in Borough
Chatham.patch.com • January 29th, 2013
Christie Administration announces 25 Local Aid grants totaling nearly $6.8 million
State of NJ Department of Transportation • January 28th, 2013
Hamilton receives $275K grant for elementary school pedestrian safety
Nj.com • January 28th, 2013
National News
North student rides bicycle 6 miles to school every day
Blueridgenow.com • February 3rd, 2013
Tribune Analysis: About half of the kids hit by cars are near a school, Chicago crash reports show
Chicago Tribune • January 28th, 2013
Tips for determining the best route to school for your child
Coloradoan.com • January 27th, 2013
New Traffic Safety Coalition Video: School Bus Safety
Traffic Safety Coalition • January 23rd, 2013
January 8, 2013 – January 24, 2013
New Jersey News
Chatham gets $100K for Safe Routes to School project
Chatham Courier • January 24th, 2013
Medford will be the first in the state to put ads on school buses
South Jersey Local News • January 11th, 2013
Bike&Walk Montclair is growing
Northjersey.com • January 10th, 2013
New Analysis Calls for Improvements in Tracking Pedestrian Fatalities in New Jersey
Mobilizing the Region • January 10th, 2013
National News
Elementary school parents complete walk-and-bike-to-school survey
The Martha’s Vineyard Times • January 22nd, 2013
Why New York City School Busing is So Expensive
Transportation Nation • January 22nd, 2013
Union: NYC school bus strike starting Wednesday
Northjersey.com • January 14th, 2013
We’re number 3 – in school-zone camera speeding fines
Maple Leaf Life • January 14th, 2013
U.S. Federal Safe Routes to School Program Reduces Child Injuries by More Than 40 Percent in New York City
Science Daily • January 14th, 2013
Happy New Year from Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Saferoutespartnership.org • January 8th, 2013
December 25, 2012 – January 8, 2013
New Jersey News
Ridgewood Teacher Creates Organization to Help Disadvantaged Children
Ridgewood Patch • January 7th, 2013
Dangerous Roads: 53 people died in traffic accidents in Burlington County last year
Phillyburbs.com • January 6th, 2013
Ocean City: Changes coming in student transportation
Shore News Today • January 1st, 2013
National News
Safe Schools Initiative kicks off today at Franklin County Emergency Services
The Record Herald • January 8th, 2013
‘The Bear’s Bicycle’ a route to reaching all ages on safety
Coloradoan • January 6th, 2013
APD to arrest pedestrians caught crossing freeways
My Fox Austin • January 1st, 2013
November 27, 2012 – December 11, 2012
New Jersey News
Clinton Public School students visited by Hunterdon Safe Routes To Schools staffers
Nj.com • December 11th, 2012
Ridge Traffic Task Force to Consider ‘Every Option’
Baskingridge.patch.com • December 11th, 2012
Drivers charged with failing to yield to city plainclothes policemen in crosswalks
Nj.com • December 7th, 2012
Rutgers students to present River Road greenway ideas in Raritan Township on Dec. 12
Nj.com • December 6th, 2012
Hazlet Takes Action Against Contractor For Unfinished Sidewalk Project
Holmdel-hazlet.patch.com • December 6th, 2012
National News
Steps to a Walkable Community
Walksteps.org • December 11th, 2012
A “Movement For Movement” Puts Walking Front and Center
Dc.streetsblog.org • December 6th, 2012
Providing kids safe passage: Lighted school-zone crosswalks net results
Therepublic.com • December 3,2012
‘Walk to School’ event turns into big success
Wtva.com • November 29th, 2012
November 13 – November 27, 2012
New Jersey News
Brigantine awarded grant for bicycle and pedestrian plan
Shore News Today • November 16th, 2012
National News
Walking audit for Safe Routes to School program
Upnorthlive.com • November 26th, 2012
Program studies ‘walkability, bikeability’ of schools
Thegazette.com • November 25th, 2012
Exercise before school makes kids focus more
Globalpost.com • November 23rd, 2012
Walking School Buses Make a Big Difference
Mother Earth News • November 21st, 2012
Our View: Safe Routes grants can help students fight obesity
Jacksonsun.com • November 20th, 2012
Exercise Your Right to…Exercise
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • November 13th, 2012
October 31 – November 13, 2012
New Jersey News
Allendale awards ‘Safe Routes’ bid
Northjersey.com • November 1st, 2012
Look both ways
Northjersey.com • October 31st, 2012
National News
Transit Notes: Safe Routes to School Connect Families
MenloPark-Atherton Patch • November 5th, 2012
Walk to School Month Ends with Record Participation
National Center for Safe Routes to School • November 2nd, 2012
New bike maps highlight safe routes for cyclists
Kvoa.com • November 1st, 2012
Opinion
With fat lanes, traffic engineers kill in the name of safety
Greater Greater Washington • November 7th, 2012
Sandy Aftermath: Where Would You Reserve More Space for Buses and Bikes?
Streetsblog.org • October 31st, 2012
October 16 – October 30, 2012
New Jersey News
U. to tackle transportation on campus with bike lanes
The Daily Targum • October 24th, 2012
Green Brook Earns Sustainable New Jersey Stamp of Approval
Watchung-greenbrook.patch.com • October 22nd, 2012
Montclair Safe Routes to School Workshops at Bullock School
Kids.barista.com • October 21st, 2012
Photo Gallery: Lord Stirling Students Participate in International Walk to School Day
Newbrunswick.patch.com • October 18th, 2012
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Healthy Schools Program in NJ
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • October 17th, 2012
Woodbine’s ‘Walking School Bus’ Event was a Success!
Cape May County Herald • October 16th, 2012
National News
Safe Routes to School = Good Health = Good Economy
Safe Routes to School National Partnership Blog • October 30th, 2012
Hundreds Braved Light Rain to Celebrate Walk/Bike to School Day
Hartford Courant • October 18th, 2012
Walking to school in groups good option, especially for younger kids
Insidehalton.com • October 18th, 2012
Walk to school a journey toward good health
Independent Record • October 16th, 2012
October 2 – October 17, 2012
Our NJ SRTS Video is Making Headlines…Check it Out
“I Would Let My Kids Walk to School, But…”
Project for Public Spaces •October 12, 2012
Things Parents Say – New Jersey Safe Routes to School
Momentum Magazine • October 5, 2012
New Jersey News
Alliance for a Healthier Generation Healthy Schools Program in NJ
Safe Routes to School National Partnership Blog • October 17th, 2012
Check out these New Jersey family biking events for some fall fun
Nj.com • October 16th, 2012
Hoboken Named a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists
Hobokennj.org • October 15th, 2012
‘Walk/Bike to School Day’ celebrated at Washington Elementary School in Summit
Nj.com • October 15th, 2012
Montclair Safe Routes to School Workshops at Bradford and Edgemont
BaristaNet.com • October 11th, 2012
Safe Routes to School: Small Steps for Healthy Kids
New Jersey Future October 11th, 2012
Eight communities in Hunterdon County will receive ‘Stop for Pedestrians’ signs
Nj.com • October 10th, 2012
Fanwood Earns Certification as Sustainable New Jersey Community
ScotchPlains-Fanwood Patch • October 10, 2012
Many benefits for N.J. students participating in Walk to School week
Nj.com • October 5th, 2012
Howell Awarded Sustainable Jersey Grant
Howell Patch • October 2nd, 2012
Westfield Students to Celebrate National Walk-to-School Day Tomorrow
Westfield Patch • October 2nd, 2012
National News
National Center Releases Resource on Estimating Environmental Health Impacts of SRTS Programs
National Center for Safe Routes to School • October 16th, 2012
County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
County Health Rankings • October 16th, 2012
Budget cuts have more kids walking to school
Buffalo News • October 14th, 2012
School rocks its 1st ‘Walk to School Day’ event
Mother Nature Network • October 3rd, 2012
Walk to School Day promotes healthy, safe routes to school
Thenorthwester.com • October 3rd, 2012
Webinar
Join Us for “Celebrating New Jersey’s Walk and Roll Stars: The NJ Safe Routes to School Recognition Program”
Webinar will be held Tuesday, October 23rd, 1pm – 1:45
September 19– October 2, 2012
New Jersey News
Things Parents Say…when you ask why they won’t let their kids walk to school
New Jersey Safe Routes to School Resource Center • October 3, 2012
Jefferson School Participates in International Walk to School Day
South Orange Patch • October 2nd, 2012
Hackettstown Middle School joins police for International Walk to School Day
Nj.com • October 2nd, 2012
Things Parents Say When You Ask Why They Don’t Let Their Kids Walk or Bike to School
Baristanet.com • October 2nd, 2012
‘Walking School Buses’ celebrate Walk to School Week in Hunterdon County
Nj.com • October 1st, 2012
What’s Up: Oct. 1-7, 2012
Myveronanj.com • October 1st, 2012
Learning the safe way to walk to school
Mycentraljersey.com • September 30th, 2012
Fifth-grade girl stands up to Cranford committee over lack of crossing guards
Nj.com • September 26th, 2012
Rev Up for International Walk to School Day
Cape May County Herald • September 26th, 2012
Should you drive the kids to school? Not if there’s a bus
Northjersey.com • September 20th, 2012
National News
Tehama County: Celebrate Walk to School Day
Redbluffdailynews.com • October 2nd, 2012
America Bikes Resources
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • October 1st, 2012
Walk to School Day: Is your school participating?
Examiner.com • October 1st, 2012
Schools look at benefits of getting kids walking
Columbia Tribune • September 27th, 2012
Webinar
Show Me the Money: Finding Local Funding Sources for Safe Routes to School webinar
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • October 1st, 2012
September 5– September 18, 2012
New Jersey News
Montclair Safe Routes to School Workshops
Baristanet.com • September 17th, 2012
Glen Ridge passes Complete Streets policy
Northjersey.com • September 13th, 2012
Rahway Cutting Back On Crossing Guards
Njtoday.net • September 12th, 2012
Two more walking school busses head to Tatem Elementary School
Sun News • September 10th, 2012
Ad hoc group helps make routes to school safer in the Chathams
New Jersey Hills • September 7th, 2012
Clifton crossing guard struck by car on first day of school
Northjersey.com • September 7th, 2012
National News
Residents react to Safe Routes to School project
Register-News • September 18th, 2012
Is Another Stop Light the Best Fix for Livable Streets?
Streetsblog.org • September 18th, 2012
BVSD: Crosswalk Safety Weeks to be educational, fun
Daily Camera • September 15th, 2012
Will more kids bike to school?
WataugaDemocrat.com • September 14th, 2012
The sidewalks of Emma get a brand new “walking” bus
Mountain X • September 9th, 2012
August 21– September 4, 2012
New Jersey News
Oradell crossing guards to remain for school year
Northjersey.com • September 4th, 2012
Several Posts in Berkeley Heights to be Without Crossing Guards in New School Year
TheAlternativePress.com • September 2nd, 2012
Bikes and Feet on Every Street in NJ!
Safe Routes National Partnership • August 31st, 2012
Washington Township Board of Education, Council clash over Bunker Hill sidewalk safety
Nj.com • August 29th, 2012
Gillian: State law requires parking change
Ocean City Gazette • August 27th, 2012
Lakewood school’s number of ‘walkers’ double with redistricting
Asbury Park Press • August 24th, 2012
State wheels out $175,000 in bike path aid
The Current of Galloway Township • August 21st, 2012
National News
Detroit students will benefit from city and state efforts to create safer routes to school
The Associated Press • September 4th, 2012
Walking School Bus program to expand to more Jefferson County communities
The Birmingham News • August 30th, 2012
Talkin ‘bout a Two-Wheel Revolution
Outside Blog • August 28th, 2012
A school bus on two legs
Press-citizen.com • August 27th, 2012
Cash-poor Gary schools have pupils walk to school
Northjersey.com • August 26th, 2012
August 7 – August 20, 2012
New Jersey News
Mayor creates no parking zone near school on Bay Ave.
Ocean City Gazette • August 17th, 2012
Safe Kids Union County in Mountainside donates 60 bike helmets to Plainfield Salvation Army
Cranford Chronicle • August 9th, 2012
National News
Nashville school crossing guards ensure safety with style
The Tennessean • August 17th, 2012
Back to School Safety Tips Your Kids Need to Know
Kirkland Patch • August 15th, 2012
Hillsboro approved for ‘Walking School Bus’
Hillsboro Free Press • August 14th, 2012
Walking to school teaches valuable skills
North Shore News • August 8th, 2012
Webinars
Safe Routes to School National Partnership presents free webinar on MAP-21 and SRTS:
Navigating MAP-21: The SRTS Edition—Monday, August 27, 2pm-3pm EDT
July 24 – August 6, 2012
New Jersey News
Ocean City looking to build a better boardwalk
Nj.com • August 5th, 2012
Work Underway on Third Section of Middle Bike Path
Cape May County Herald • August 4th, 2012
Hunterdon’s HART cites Hillsborough man who rides bike to work in Lebanon
Nj.com • July 27th, 2012
Madison wants state to put ‘Pedestrian Crossing’ sign in front of Junior School on Main Street
Nj.com • July 24th, 2012
National News
$10-million plan to clear school routes of vacant homes kicks off in Detroit
Detroit Free Press • August 3rd, 2012
Top 10 List for How to Survive and Thrive under MAP-21
Safe Routes to School National Partnership Blog • August 2nd, 2012
Webinars
Safe Routes to School National Partnership presents two free webinars on MAP-21 in August:
ABCs of MAP-21—Monday, August 13, 2pm-3:30pm EDT
Navigating MAP-21: The SRTS Edition—Monday, August 27, 2pm-3pm EDT
July 10 – July 23, 2012
New Jersey News
Newark Bike Exchange opens for second season at a new bigger, better location
Nj.com • July 23rd, 2012
West Milford Township follows through with plan to seek federal funds for bikeway
Northjersey.com • July 23rd, 2012
Bernardsville accident highlights pedestrian safety concerns
The Bernardsville News • July 20th, 2012
New New Jersey Resources and Safe Routes Successes
Safe Routes to School National Partnership Blog • July 19th, 2012
New sidewalk improves safety for pedestrians along Route 31 in the Flemington/Raritan area
Nj.com • July 14th, 2012
Newark Gets Its Very First Bike Lane
Transportation Nation • July 11th, 2012
National News
Who Needs Bike Trails? Denmark Has a Bicycle Superhighway
Time • July 23rd, 2012
Big Cuts for Government Program to Get Kids to Walk and Bike to School
Freedom Foundation of Minnesota • July 16th, 2012
Google Maps introduces safe cycle routes, but some disagree
Pocket-lint.com (UK) • July 11th, 2012
June 26 – July 9, 2012
New Transportation Bill
America Bikes and Safe Routes to School National Partnership Statement on New Transportation Bill
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • July 3rd, 2012
What Does the Transportation Bill Mean for Safe Routes to School?
Safe Routes to School National Partnership • June 28th, 2012
New Jersey News
Camp Teaches Biking to Special Needs Kids
Hoboken Patch • July 9th, 2012
2010 law to reduce pedestrian injuries sees mixed results
NJ.com • July 8th, 2012
Maplewood Bike Path Underway
Maplewood Patch • July 6th, 2012
Students learn leadership in Garfield
Community News • June 28th, 2012
National News
Walk to School Day 2012 Registration Now Open
National Center for Safe Routes to School • June 4th, 2012
School bike shelters explode in popularity at Portland Public Schools
The Oregonian • June 29th, 2012
Opinion
How the Transportation Bill failed America
The Atlantic Cities • June 30th, 2012
Webinars
Making Tough Choices Easier: How to Prioritize Pedestrian Infrastructure Needs
America Walks/National Center for Safe Routes to School • July 17th, 2012
June 13 – June 25, 2012
New Jersey News
Grant funds in Fair Lawn to focus on pedestrian safety
Northjersey.com • June 21st, 2012
Rutherford bike path planning takes step forward
South Bergenite • June 20th, 2012
City residents enjoying waterfront, at last
Thedailyjournal.com • June 15th, 2012
Township Residents: We Need More Sidewalks
Chatham Patch • June 15th, 2012
National News
Children are the Future of Cycling: City Cycling Talk with John Pucher
European Cyclists’ Federation • June 20th, 2012
RMH Community Health awarded $73,000 to implement Safe Routes to School Program
Augusta Free Press • June 20th, 2012
Students at local elementary school ready to ride new campus bike track
Tuscon Velo • June 19th, 2012
Scottdale Council adopts resolution for Safe Routes to School
Triblive.com • June 12th, 2012
Pinson Awarded Safe Routes To School Grant
The Trussville Tribune • June 12th, 2012
Work on Marion ‘safe route’ projects to begin in fall
Mysanantonio.com • June 12th, 2012
Opinion
Nutley editorial: That pedestrian may be a cop
Nutley Sun • June 21st, 2012
New Jersey News
Pitman police give bike safety lessons at elementary schools; have more safety programs planned
Gloucester County Times • June 10th, 2012
NJ Transit may allow bikes on most trains
The Record • June 10th, 2012
Hoboken looking for businesses to apply to install one of city’s first three bicycle corrals
The Jersey Journal • June 9th, 2012
June 2012 family-friendly NJ Cycling & Trail Events – part 2 (June 16-30)
Nj.com • June 6th, 2012
Newton Students Take The Bus To School: The ‘Walking School Bus’
The Alternative Press • June 2nd, 2012
National News
‘Safe Routes’ for safe kids
Cincinnati.com • June 10th, 2012
‘Safe Routes’ are on the way
Times Daily • June 9th, 2012
Volunteers, sponsors needed to give a jolt to Boltage alternative school transportation programs
Mercurynews.com • June 9th, 2012
Lakewood taking steps to ensure kids stay safe near rail line
Denver Post • May 30th, 2012
Opinion
Opinion: Trenton continues push toward becoming bicycle friendly with Complete Streets initiative
The Times of Trenton • June 5th, 2012
Nutley letter: Unsafe streets
Nutley Sun • May 31st, 2012
May 16 – May 29, 2012
New Jersey News
New Parkway bridge will have bike and pedestrian lane
Shorenewstoday.com • May 25th, 2012
Washington Township Board of Education hopes to remove and replace Bunker Hill sidewalk
Washington Township Times • May 25th, 2012
New trails blaze in Mine Hill Township
Randolph Reporter News • May 23rd, 2012
Kinnelon working to make bike path safer
Northjersey.com • May 17th, 2012
Biking picking up in Voorhees and countywide
Sun News • May 17th, 2012
South Brunswick High School Students Seek Sidewalk
Tri-State Transportation Campaign • May 16th, 2012
Busing News
Schools get regulations on how to put ads on buses, raise revenue
Press of Atlantic City • May 18th, 2012
N.J. spends millions to bus private school students
Mycentraljersey.com • May 13th, 2012
National News
Tell Congress Kids Need Biking and Walking Routes!
Care2.com • May 24th, 2012
Students Punished for Riding Bikes to School in Michigan
Theatlanticcities.com • May 23rd, 2012
League of American Bicyclists Releases 2012 Bicycle Friendly State Rankings
Bikeleague.org • May 23rd, 2012
Neighborhood affects how much we walk, bike, and take transit, survey finds
The Washington Post • May 16th, 2012
New SRTS Resource: National Center’s Safety-based Prioritization of SRTS Infrastructure Projects
National Center for Safe Routes to School
Opinion
Letter: Thankful for bike collection success
Cranford Chronicle • May 17th, 2012
Events
James L. Oberstar Safe Routes to School Award due June 28, 2012
National Center for Safe Routes to School
SRTS National Partnership Webinar, Federal Funding 201 on Obligation, June 7, 2012
SRTS National Partnership
Pedal to Preserve New Jersey’s natural beauty
Neighbor News (Montville Edition) • May 25th, 2012
May 2 – May 15, 2012
New Jersey News
Woodbine Walking School Bus Event
Cape May County Herald • May 14, 2012
Fort Lee, N.J. texting law: Hefty jaywalking fine for the distracted
newjerseynewsroom.com • May 14th, 2012
Elizabeth’s annual bike race is a lesson in history
nj.com • May 13th, 2012
Planet Montclair: It’s Only Walk & Roll (But I Like It)
The Montclair Times • May 11th, 2012
Wednesday is National Bike To School Day
baristanet.com • May 7th, 2012
Bike rodeo to teach kids safe riding tips
Cherry Hill Courier Post • May 5th, 2012
Community Day program is May 19th—Lower Township
shorenewstoday.com • May 5th, 2012
Glen Ridge drumming up support for rail trail project
Glen Ridge Voice • May 2nd, 2012
Busing News
Districts improve school bus efficiency
courierpostonline.com • May 12th, 2012
“Save our Schools” Opposes Turner’s Position on Buses
baristanet.com • May 8th, 2012
National News
On Biking: Cycle Kids helps kids learn biking skills, nutrition and safety
boston.com • May 11th, 2012
Safety on walking routes to Southington Schools discussed
myrecordjournal.com • May 8th, 2012
Bike to School Day: How a few D.C. schools will participate
The Washington Post • May 8th, 2012
Canada Walks Launches WALK Friendly Ontario
Canada NewsWire • May 2nd, 2012
Opinion
Letter: Pedestrian safety initiative is realistic
The Ridgewood News • May 9th, 2012
April 17 – May 1, 2012
New Jersey News
Making Bicycling to School Count
Safe Routes to School Scoop • May 1, 2012
Bike Month Events for May!
New Jersey Walks and Bikes Blog • April 30, 2012
Candidate Robin Schlager Launches Pedestrian Safety Campaign
Montclair Patch • April 27, 2012
Father, daughter charged in hit-and-run accident
Sentinel • April 26, 2012
Jamesburg asking drivers to slow down
Sentinel • April 26, 2012
LAWRENCE: Bike rodeo and Safe Kids Day May 12
The Lawrence Ledger • April 25, 2012
Students Walk To School ‘On The Bus’
Alternative Press • April 25, 2012
Students learn rules of the road
Daily Record.com • April 23, 2012
Bicycle Safety at Amsterdam Elementary School
Ridewise News
Workshops Aim to Complete NJ’s Streets
Mobilizing the Region: News and Opinion from the Tri-State Transportation Campaign
NJ SRTS Resource Center Webinar—Walking and Biking to School: Inspiring Safer, Healthier, More Active Students
NJ SRTS Resource Center Webinar—All Aboard the Walking Schoolbus: Walking to School in a Safe Fun & Healthy Way
Busing News
Elmwood Park prepares for life without courtesy busing
NorthJersey.com • April 26, 2012
Seat belts on buses not always buckled
Daily Record • April 24, 2012
National News
Bike to School Day: May 9, 2012
International Bike to School Day
Kids Who Get Driven Everywhere Don’t Know Where They’re Going
The Atlantic Cities Place Matters • May 7, 2012
What’s Lost When Kids Don’t Ride Bikes To School
National Public Radio • May 2, 2012
Why Johnny Can’t Ride
Bicycling Magazine
Volusia testing cameras on school buses to catch illegal passers
News-Journal • April 26, 2012
Innovative New “BikeMobile” Fix-it Service Launches as Part of Alameda County’s Safe Routes to Schools Program
SYS-CON Media • April 23, 2012
After NYC boy vanished, era of anxiety was born
New Jersey Herald • April 22, 2012
Ga. woman fights charges in son’s jaywalking death
New Jersey Herald • April 17, 2012
Report to the U.S. Congress on the Outcomes of the Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program SAFETEA‐LU Section 1807
Federal Highway Administration • April 2012
Opinion
New Jersey’s ‘Crosswalk Law’ needs to be enforced
NewJerseyNewsroom.com • April 23, 2012
Make streets fit for nonmotorists
Asbury Park Press • April 16, 2012
