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Spark Joy by Walking, Rolling and Biking to School this October
As communities prepare for Walk and Roll to School Month, join the fun! The National Walk and Roll to School Day is October 7, 2026, but you can make whichever days fit your schedule your Walk and Roll to School Days this October. This month-long celebration is more than [...]
They Protect, We Respect: Why New Jersey Must Stand Behind School Crossing Guards
As schools across New Jersey begin a new academic year, thousands of children will rely on school crossing guards to help them travel safely to and from school. Every morning and afternoon, crossing guards step into busy streets, stop traffic, and create safe opportunities for students to cross. Yet [...]
Safe Routes Throughout New Jersey: September 2026
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: [...]
NJDOT Recognizes 2026 New Jersey Safe Routes to School Recognition Program Awardees
New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Commissioner Priya Jain, the NJDOT Safe Routes Resource Center, and New Jersey’s eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) are excited to recognize this year’s NJ Safe Routes to School Recognition Program honorees. In 2026, 421 schools and municipalities displayed their commitment to the Safe [...]
Back to School, Back to Safety: Let’s Keep the Roads Safe for Everyone
As flip-flops are traded for sneakers, neighborhoods across New Jersey shift gears for the return to school. It’s not just kids who are adjusting to new routines, it’s drivers too. Drivers must reacquaint themselves with slower speeds, busier crosswalks, and the morning buzz of students moving through their communities. [...]
Safe Routes Throughout New Jersey: July 2026
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: [...]