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Surgeon General’s Call to Action is to “Step It Up!”
The Surgeon General recognizes the importance of physical activity and walking for people of all ages and abilities through the latest Call to Action – “Step It Up!” And, we certainly agree! Sedentary lifestyles and the lack of walkable communities have officially been called out as health hazards during the [...]
SRTS Success Stories — Sustainable Programs
School is back in session and the New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Regional Coordinators from the eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) throughout New Jersey are ready, willing and able to offer advice and technical assistance in kicking off Safe Routes to School programs in communities from all 21 [...]
SRTS Success Stories – Program Growth and Expansion
New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Regional Coordinators from the eight Transportation Management Associations (TMAs) throughout New Jersey are ready, willing and able to offer advice and technical assistance in kicking off Safe Routes to School programs in communities from all 21 counties. SRTS Regional Coordinators partner with communities [...]
Health improves when teens exercise like young kids
June 22, 2015, Medical News Today By Catharine Paddock Health experts advise that children and teenagers should do at least 60 minutes of physical activity a day. This can accumulate over the day—for example cycling to school, walking or running around during recess, and doing sports and gymnastics. Now, a [...]
Part Two: Walk and Bike to School Month in New Jersey
New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month was celebrated with schools and communities participating in walk and bike to school days, walking school buses, walking contests and competitions as well as bike rodeos. Here are some summaries from the Safe Routes to School Regional Coordinators from our other four [...]
1, 2, 1, 2, 3—Vineland Students Ride Bikes and do so SAFELY!
Recently, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation reported that Cumberland County ranks last in state health outcomes in New Jersey. Vineland is the largest city in Cumberland County and is home to almost 40% of all residents that reside within its borders. About 25% of all children living in Vineland are [...]