Back in October, the NJ Safe Routes Scoop published an article about rail safety and the Operation Lifesaver education program. Operation Lifesaver promotes rail safety by giving presentations to students throughout New Jersey on the importance of crossing railroad tracks … Continue reading →
Speeding through residential neighborhoods is one of the most frequent complaints issued to police departments. It can also be one of the greatest barriers to surmount when parents consider whether to allow their children to walk or bike to school. … Continue reading →
On November 21, 2011, the National Center for Safe Routes to School announced the award recipients for the Spring 2012 Safe Routes to School mini-grants program. There were 26 mini-grants available and over 200 applications were received and reviewed. Cross … Continue reading →
While the United States is currently experiencing a bicycle revival, women are not equally represented in the growing number of cyclists. “Almost all the growth in cycling in the USA has been among men between 25-64 years old, while cycling … Continue reading →
A common question when considering Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs and events is whether walking and bicycling to school may increase a school’s liability exposure. According to information from the National Center for Safe Routes to School, SRTS programs … Continue reading →
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has announced the Fiscal Year 2012 NJDOT federal-aid Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. Please view the full announcement here: http://tinyurl.com/5srfm42 Below are some important points about the grant application process: Projects must be … Continue reading →
When: Thursday, December 1, 2011 1-2pm Have you ever wondered why a school might adopt a no bicycling rule? Or what a school’s responsibility is to its students after classes? Or how you could help a school implement a policy … Continue reading →
Check out this article on the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation blog about the connection of HART Transportation Management Association’s Safe Routes to School efforts and Sustainable Jersey. http://blog.grdodge.org/2011/10/20/all-aboard-the-walking-scho...
Not all SRTS activities require grants. Many projects can be implemented at little or no cost. This calendar provides information on 31 activities you can include as part of your SRTS program. Short descriptions of each idea are available below. … Continue reading →
October is International Walk to School month. This year, International Walk to School Day (iWalk), held on October 5, was celebrated at over 3,500 events at participating schools around the US. Walkers from the U.S. joined activities scheduled in 40 … Continue reading →