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Trenton Adopts Comprehensive School Wellness Policy including Safe Routes to School!
The Trenton Board of Education has recently adopted a new comprehensive school wellness policy that has highlighted the importance of the Safe Routes to School project (SRTS) in a significant way. The new policy was passed on January 20, 2015 to great acclaim from New Jersey’s walk and bike advocates [...]
Congratulations 2015 NJ Safe Routes to School Recognition Program Winners!
We are pleased to announce the 2015 New Jersey Safe Routes to School Recognition Program Winners! This spring, the NJ Safe Routes to School program recognized a total of 129 winners for 2015 – far more winners than last year! There were 4 Gold level winners, 15 Silver, 32 Bronze [...]
New Research Review from Active Living Research Highlights Safe Routes to School!
New research review highlights evidence on walking and biking rates, safety, and economic issues associated with Safe Routes to School. Most school children in the U.S. get to school by bus or car, with only a small percentage walking or biking. In 2005, Congress created the Safe Routes to School [...]
Celebrate New Jersey Walk and Bike to School Month Throughout April!
Governor Christie has declared April Walk and Bike to School Month in New Jersey and communities throughout the State are coming together to celebrate by planning Safe Routes to School events all month. From North to South, communities across the state will be participating in walk to school days, hosting [...]
Today marks the first day of April Walk and Bike to School Month — endorsed by Governor Christie!
Governor Christie declares April Walk and Bike to School Month in New Jersey! Spring is on the way (hopefully), and April is an ideal time to reinvigorate your Safe Routes to School program! Governor Christie has declared April Walk and Bike to School Month in New Jersey, signing [...]
Announcing the 2014 Grant Recipients of SRTS and TAP Funding!
Municipalities applied for over $20 million in grant funding for Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) in 2014, and the recipients of the grants have been announced. In actuality, over $23 million in grant funding was awarded to 52 municipalities – 28 TAP grant recipients [...]