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Girls on Bikes
While the United States is currently experiencing a bicycle revival, women are not equally represented in the growing number of cyclists. “Almost all the growth in cycling in the USA has been among men between 25-64 years old, while cycling … Continue reading →
Concerned with Liability? SRTS Can Help
A common question when considering Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs and events is whether walking and bicycling to school may increase a school’s liability exposure. According to information from the National Center for Safe Routes to School, SRTS programs … Continue reading →
Safe Routes to School Grants: Strategies and Tips
The New Jersey Department of Transportation has announced the Fiscal Year 2012 NJDOT federal-aid Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. Please view the full announcement here: http://tinyurl.com/5srfm42 Below are some important points about the grant application process: Projects must be … Continue reading →
School Policies on Walking and Biking Webinar
When: Thursday, December 1, 2011 1-2pm Have you ever wondered why a school might adopt a no bicycling rule? Or what a school’s responsibility is to its students after classes? Or how you could help a school implement a policy … Continue reading →
All Aboard the Walking School Bus
Check out this article on the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation blog about the connection of HART Transportation Management Association’s Safe Routes to School efforts and Sustainable Jersey. http://blog.grdodge.org/2011/10/20/all-aboard-the-walking-scho...
Celebrate Walktober!
Not all SRTS activities require grants. Many projects can be implemented at little or no cost. This calendar provides information on 31 activities you can include as part of your SRTS program. Short descriptions of each idea are available below. … Continue reading →