The NJ Safe Routes to School Recognition Program, Sustainable Jersey, and Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification programs all reward actions that help make communities more walkable and bikeable. It’s a great partnership!
Municipalities and Schools that meet the requirements for the NJ Safe Routes Recognition Program can also earn points toward Sustainable Jersey and Sustainable Jersey for Schools certification. Included below are tutorials that provide guidance on how to implement actions under the Sustainable Jersey program that make communities walkable and bikeable.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools Actions:
| NJ SRTS Recognition Program | Sustainable Jersey for Schools |
|---|---|
| Two SRTS events and one active transportation best practice toward Bronze recognition | 10 points toward Pedestrian & Bicycle Safety and Promotion Initiatives action |
| School Travel Plan toward Gold recognition | 10 points for school toward School Travel Plan for Walking and Biking action |
| Show ongoing support from School Green Team toward Gold recognition | Establishing a School Green Team is required for registering for SJ for Schools |
| Show ongoing support from School Wellness Council from Gold recognition | 10 points for School Wellness Council action |
| NJ SRTS Recognition Program | Sustainable Jersey |
|---|---|
| Silver level NJ SRTS Recognition Program | 10 points for municipality toward Safe Routes to School |
| Adopt Complete and Green Streets for All Policy toward Gold level recognition | 10 points for municipality toward the Adopt Complete and Green Streets for All Policy action |