Safe Routes NJ
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Empower and assist communities to encourage walking and biking to and from school as a safe, daily activity
New Jersey
Joined March 2012
Keeping Kids Safe Starts with Supporting Crossing Guards — Discover strategies to recruit, retain, and empower the dedicated individuals who protect children on their way to and from school. Read the full report here: . @NewJerseyDOT #CrossingGuards
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🏘️🚶 Strengthening NJ communities through collaboration! Explore how @SJ_Program & the NJDOT Safe Routes to School Program work together to build healthier, walkable, and bikeable towns. 📖 Read more: . #SafeRoutesNJ #SustainableJersey #WalkBikeNJ
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📖 “How a YouTube Rabbit Hole Led Me to Fight for Safer Streets in My Community”.Read the inspiring article written by Abdullah Elzawawy!
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🚸🛑Great turnout last week at the Crossing Guard Training in North Bergen Township! The program, funded by the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, equips crossing guards with the knowledge and tools they need to help keep pedestrians safe.
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Join us @NewJerseyDOT NJ Safe Routes Academy at the NJ Bike & Walk Summit on March 29, 2025! Learn best practices for safer, more accessible communities. Register now: #SafeRoutes #NJSummit
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The NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide is based on the experience of the best cycling cities in the world. The designs in this document were developed by cities for cities, since unique urban streets require innovative solutions.
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Carteret officials announced that the Borough has won a $2.38 million competitive grant from the state Department of Transportation through the Local Transportation Projects Fund.
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Governor Phil Murphy signed a new law creating the Target Zero Commission with the goal of eliminating traffic deaths & serious injuries by 2040. This commission will bring together experts from key agencies to prioritize vulnerable road users.
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SRTS Coordinators from eight TMAs throughout NJ are ready, willing, and able to offer FREE technical assistance in SRTS programs in communities from all 21 counties. Find your local SRTS Coordinator here. Check out what New Jersey's TMAs have been doing
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Did you miss our January updates? Check them out here , and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter.
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The NJ Student Climate Challenge is open to New Jersey public school students in grades 6 to 12. It is an innovative way for teachers to motivate their students to learn about climate change through a fun place-based project. More information here:
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SJTPO is sponsoring two interactive training sessions covering all aspects of Complete Streets. Professionals and members of the public are invited to register for and attend. Register for Training 1: . Register for Training 2:
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The New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center (NJSRRC), funded by the NJDOT with support from the Federal Highway Administration, achieved numerous successes in 2024. Read our summary of the Resource Center’s key accomplishments in 2024:
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NJ SRTS team explored how to measure and rethink school safety by emphasizing the Safe System Approach—prioritizing reduced vehicle speeds & combining infrastructure upgrades, such as sidewalks & traffic calming measures to create safer school zones:
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This past October, schools & municipalities throughout NJ came together to celebrate Walk and Bike to School Month. Read how communities throughout the State partnered with their TMA to celebrate Walk and Bike to School Month this year. Read more here:
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NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor has announced the adoption of the 2024 Complete Streets Policy update. This revised 2024 policy is designed to provide safe access for all users by integrating Complete Streets into the planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operations.
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NJDOT hosted webinars about the grant app process:.Overview of Federal Aid programs & the TA Set-Aside Program.Detailed review of the TA Set-Aside Application.Grant application process.Grant resources tips & strategies.Q&A with NJDOT Local Aid Staff.
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For over a decade, the NJ Safe Routes Resource Center has researched crossing guard training and developed a statewide program. View the 2024 report, including lessons learned and next steps. Read the full report here:
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NJDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Grant solicitation is coming soon! Get a head start on your application by attending an upcoming webinar on Tuesday 12/3/24 at 9:30 AM. @NJDOTLOCALAID @NewJerseyDOT .👉 Don’t forget to register here:
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NJDOT Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Grant solicitation coming soon! Get a head start on your application by attending an upcoming webinar! . Thursday 11/14/24 at 2 PM or.Tuesday 12/3/24 at 9:30 AM. Register here:
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