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NJ Safe Routes Resource Center: 2022 Year in Review
The NJ Safe Routes Resource Center, supported by the New Jersey Department of Transportation through funds provided by the Federal Highway Administration, enjoyed many successes during the year, including: Technical Assistance Recognizing 270 schools and municipalities through the NJ Safe Routes Recognition Program in coordination with NJDOT and the [...]
Proven Safety Countermeasures in School Zones
The ability of children to safely travel to and from their schools is a high priority for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). Safety has long been an issue in school zones where buses, personal vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists all share the same space. In particular, child pedestrians [...]
New Jersey Ranked #4 in Active Transportation for Children and Communities by National Safe Routes Partnership
The National Safe Routes Partnership recently released the 2022 state report cards that provide an overview of how each state supports walking, biking, rolling, and physically active children and communities. The Making Strides 2022 report cards evaluate each state on 27 indicators spanning four core topic areas. The four [...]
Applying Proven Safety Countermeasures to NJ Safe Routes to School Projects
Pedestrians and bicyclists now account for 34 percent of all severe and fatal traffic injuries in New Jersey (New Jersey State Police, 2020). The New Jersey State Police report a 9-percent increase in serious injuries in 2020 compared to 2019. Providing safer streets does not depend on just one [...]
Back to School Safety
Back to School Safety September means “Back to School” throughout New Jersey. As we say goodbye to summer and settle into our Fall routines, we want to help spread the word that now that school is back in session, you will see students, parents, and families walking and bicycling [...]
Congratulations to the 2022 Winners of the NJ Safe Routes to School Recognition Program!
The New Jersey Department of Transportation, the NJ Safe Routes Resource Center, and New Jersey’s eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) are pleased to announce the 2022 School and Municipal recipients of the NJ Safe Routes to School Recognition Program! These winners are recognized for their commitment and support of [...]