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NJDOT Safety Countermeasures Training and Education Videos
Visit the NJDOT Technology Transfer webpage to view videos describing six of FHWA’s Proven Safety Countermeasures that improve pedestrian safety. NJDOT developed these videos to train and educate viewers on the design features and safety benefits of these initiatives. FHWA began promoting Proven Safety Countermeasures in 2008 to encourage implementation [...]
Be Safe; Be Seen and Have a Happy Halloween!
Halloween is a great opportunity for parents and their children 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. While trick-or-treating is a lot of fun [...]
Back to School Safety
It’s that time of year again, schools throughout New Jersey will be opening this week and we all have a role in helping keep kids safe as they travel to and from school each day. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind as you travel during the back-to-school [...]
Greater Mercer TMA increases the reach of Walk to School programming
Many hands not only make light work, but increase the reach of Walk to School programming. This May, Greater Mercer TMA forged partnerships with community champions which led to a productive month. GMTMA opened the John Witherspoon Middle School Princeton bike safety presentations with the education element. Students Against Destructive [...]
Encouraging Safe Walking and Bicycling to and From School Throughout New Jersey: 2016 and 2017 Summary
Encouraging Safe Walking and Bicycling to and From School Throughout New Jersey: 2016 and 2017 Summary of Technical Assistance supported by the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Program 2017 marked the sixth year of the enhanced non-infrastructure program managed through the NJSRTS RC, and the program continues to develop [...]
EZ Ride’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Team conducts safety education and walk/bike to school events during Walk and Bike to School month in NJ
EZ Ride’s Bike & Pedestrian Team completed 24 events in 4 counties and reached a total of 2,778 students with bicycle/pedestrian safety education during May Walk & Bike to School Month. EZ Ride worked with towns and schools in Bergen, Essex, Monmouth and Union counties to promote biking, walking, [...]