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The 2026 New Jersey Bike & Walk Summit, hosted by the NJ Bike & Walk Coalition, was a resounding success, bringing together attendees from across the state who are committed to advancing bicycle and pedestrian safety. This diverse group of elected officials, urban planners, community advocates, and researchers came [...]

What if you could make your community safer with just the snap of a finger? The NJDOT Safe Routes Resource Center has released a series of quick, under-a-minute “Snap to Safety” videos to help viewers visualize what various traffic calming and safety measures would look like in practice. With [...]

Crossing guards are integral to the safety of children who walk and bike to school. The presence of crossing guards is often a deciding factor in whether parents let their children walk or bike to school, as they protect students against speeding and distracted driving and help them navigate [...]

Safe Routes Regional Coordinators from eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) throughout New Jersey are ready, willing, and able to offer FREE technical assistance in Safe Routes programs in communities from all 21 counties. Find your local Safe Routes Coordinator here. Check out what our TMA's have been doing recently: [...]

Every school day, as students make their way to and from school, crossing guards step into busy intersections wearing high-visibility vests and carrying stop paddles. Their presence turns busy streets into safer spaces for children, families, and communities. Often unnoticed, crossing guards play a crucial role in ensuring students [...]

Safe Routes Regional Coordinators from eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) throughout New Jersey are ready, willing, and able to offer FREE technical assistance in Safe Routes programs in communities from all 21 counties. Find your local Safe Routes Coordinator here. Check out what our TMA's have been doing recently: [...]