Safe Routes Scoop

National Walk and Bike to School Day on October 10, 2018 was extra special this year in New Jersey! Lawrence Intermediate School’s Safe Routes to School program was enhanced by the attendance of New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. The annual event which is sponsored by St. Lawrence [...]

If your school or municipality is involved in the NJ Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program, it’s time to nominate them for all their hard work! The first step towards having your SRTS project recognized is to complete the online nomination form and identify a SRTS Champion to build and lead your team. As [...]

Bicycling is a fun and healthy form of transportation and physical activity, bringing many benefits to both the cyclist and to his or her community. It is also the first independent mode of travel for many children, aside from walking. Bicycling requires skill, technique, and an awareness of the rules [...]

Halloween is a great opportunity for parents and their children to take to the streets to explore their community and meet their neighbors. However, as little monsters, ghosts, and goblins come out to play on Halloween, kids and parents should take a few extra precautions to remain safe during the [...]

New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will receive applications until October 8, 2018 for several of NJDOT’s Fiscal Year 2019 State Aid programs, with increased assistance and information sharing as part of the Department’s Commitment to Communities Initiative. The initiative is designed to ensure local governments succeed in delivering transportation projects that [...]

October is Walk and Bike to School Month. Students, parents, school staff, and community partners across the country will celebrate and promote the benefits of walking to school. How will your school participate? The beginning of the school year is a perfect time to start planning and gathering support. Walk [...]