Safe Routes Scoop

Grant funding is available for the construction and engineering of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) offers Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program funding to projects that 1) enable and encourage children, including those with disabilities, to walk and bicycle to school, 2) make [...]

Winter weather can be cold and snowy, but there are many ideas that can make walking to school both safe and fun -- even in the middle of winter!  Escape cabin fever and enjoy being outdoors by walking to school!Dressing appropriately for the outdoors is essential. “It is important for [...]

“Stop idling for earth.”  This simple message took the top spot in KMM’s first anti-idling bookmark contest.  KMM invited Middlesex County fifth graders to submit designs for a bookmark containing an anti-idling message. Jessica Vasquez of South Plainfield was selected as the winner after judges reviewed 369 submissions from schools [...]

Crossing guards play a vital role in the lives of children who walk or bike to school each day. At the same time, the position of crossing guard is one of the most dangerous municipal jobs.[1]  They often face poor crosswalk and sidewalk infrastructure, distracted drivers and hazardous conditions such [...]

The NJ Safe Routes to School Resource Center released a report on how school districts can address busing cuts which includes recommendations on how schools and municipalities can assess walking and bicycling conditions for students. If you know a school district facing busing cuts, share this graphic and report with [...]

Wednesday October 9th is International Walk to School Day– a great day for kicking off Walk and Bike to School Month by joining students, parents, and community leaders from New Jersey and around the world for a healthy and fun walk to school.  According to the International Walk to School [...]