Safe Routes Scoop

Here are a few problems that resulted from her research: #1 Journalists absolve drivers.  In 81% of the cases reviewed, it was the car – not the driver – that inflicted the blow and hit the pedestrian or bicyclists. #2 Focus was on the victim’s action.  The behavior of the [...]

Congratulations to Elise Bremer-Nei, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator for the New Jersey Department of Transportation for being selected as the Sustainability Hero for December 2018 by Sustainable Jersey! Sustainable Jersey recognizes someone who significantly contributes to advancing sustainability initiatives in collaboration with municipal or school Green teams and serving on [...]

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 [...]