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Eldridge Park School Uses Sustainable Jersey Grant to Launch Bike to School Program
The Eldridge Park School in Lawrence Twp used a Sustainable Jersey for Schools grant to create Pedal Power, a bike to school program, to encourage kids to ride their bikes to school instead of being dropped off by a motor vehicle. The school installed new bike racks and ran a [...]
Berkeley Heights Students Salute their Safety Valentines!
Students in the Union County town of Berkeley Heights celebrated their crossing guards on Valentine's Day. As part of their monthly walk to school event, students thanked crossing guards for keeping them safe with Valentine's cards and gifts. Valentine's Day is a great time to thank and honor your school [...]
Join the Safe Routes Academy at the 2018 NJ Bike & Walk Summit!
The NJ SRTS Resource Center will host a track of 4 sessions at the 2018 NJ Bike & Walk Summit that feature the Safe Routes Academy! These sessions will include informative presentations and hands-on activities to help your community become more bikeable and walkable. Topics in the Safe Routes Academy [...]
Clear your Curb Cuts!!
There have already been several snow storms this winter in New Jersey. You may have had to wake up earlier to clean off your car, and your drive to work quite possibly had several delays due to other motorists driving cautiously and slowly, slippery roads, motor vehicle crashes and more. [...]
Walking in a Winter Wonderland
Winter can be tough when children don't get enough time outdoors. However, walking to and from school can get the kids outdoors and spend time with friends! Studies show that along with the health benefits of active travel, walking increases creative thinking by 60 percent. Teachers at schools that have Winter [...]
New Brunswick Dads Walk Your Child to School Day
Dads Walk Your Child to School Day aims to promote fathers and male caregivers having an active role in a child's life, education, health, and well being. The school-organized events take place in September and could include dads walking their children to school, helping with homework, playing sports together, and volunteering. [...]