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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: [...]
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 [...]