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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 [...]
2022 Safe Routes to School Program Grant Recipients Announced
The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) announced $19.6 million in funding for 31 grants under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, the largest amount ever awarded for the program! The SRTS grant program is funded through the Federal Highway Administration’s Federal Aid Program and is administered by the [...]
More Funds for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Safety under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL)
Article by: Monika Pal On November 15, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL). BIL/IIJA includes significant funding for new transportation programs that could dramatically increase access, mobility and safety for all vulnerable road users, especially bicyclists [...]
Get to know Hudson TMA
If you live or work in Hudson County, Hudson TMA is your Transportation Management Association (TMA). The Hudson TMA offers resources and tools to encourage families to walk and bike more often, and to do so safely. These efforts help to lower carbon emissions, reduce traffic and improve our health and the environment. Staff [...]