Safe Routes Scoop

The New Jersey Department of Transportation has just announced the Fiscal Year 2012 NJDOT federal-aid Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program. The objective of the SRTS Program is to enable all children to walk and bicycle to school and to … Continue reading →

The benefits of walking to school seem abundantly clear. Walking improves health and fitness. Students who walk or bike to school exhibit better behavior and focus in class. With more kids walking or biking, there will be fewer cars, less traffic congestion and better air quality near the school. So [...]

Back to school time is upon us and for children that means it’s time to saddle up and head to the local bike rodeo. An event like this can remind young cyclists that safety and fun should go hand in hand when they ride around their neighborhood. A bicycle rodeo [...]

In years past, bicycling to school was a rite of passage — many children learned the rules of the road that later would help them become better drivers by riding a bike to and from school. Today, some schools discourage or ban bicycling by students altogether. However, in other communities [...]

Did you know walking and biking can be a fun and easy way to get to school? Using your feet or a bicycle can make you stronger and healthier, and give you more independence. It can have a positive effect on your life, your community, and the world. Here are [...]