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Safe Routes Throughout New Jersey: June 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: [...]
Summer Safety Refresher
As the summer season rolls in once again and schools come out of session, it is important to recognize the increased need for all road users to focus on safety. Bicycling and walking, whether for transportation or leisure, tend to be more common during summer months. In light of [...]
New Report: “How can we ensure Traffic Safety Funds Improve Safety? A Conversation with Transportation Engineering Professionals”
Traffic-related crashes are a leading cause of death among children in the United States. Federal funding for pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure has increased, yet fatal traffic injuries are on the rise. How can we ensure that funded projects achieve safety goals? A report, “How can we ensure Traffic Safety [...]
Safe Routes Throughout New Jersey: May 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: [...]
Close, but No Concrete: Why High School Safe Routes To School Needs More Than Just Education – Part 2
This article has been written by guest writer, Abdullah Elzawawy, Senior at River Dell High School in Oradell, NJ. Many of you may recognize his name from his previous article “How a YouTube Rabbit Hole Led Me to Fight for Safer Streets in My Community,” where he wrote about [...]
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill Proclaims May 2026 as Bike Month and New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month
Governor Mikie Sherrill has officially proclaimed May as Bike Month, as well as New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month. During this time, schools, municipalities, and community organizations statewide will organize activities that encourage walking and biking. Bike to Work Week in 2026 is scheduled for May 11–17, [...]