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New Report on Systemic and Systematic Safety Now Available
The NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center and Rowan University have recently released a new report: Systemic and Systematic Safety Countermeasures for Vulnerable Road User Safety: A Review. The report examines the increasing safety concerns for vulnerable road users, particularly pedestrians and bicyclists, amid rising numbers of traffic crashes. [...]
NJDOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center: 2025 Year in Review
The New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center (NJDOT BPRC) experienced a dynamic and eventful 2025. Supported by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) with funds from the Federal Highway Administration, NJDOT BPRC engaged in a variety of activities and initiatives over the past year [...]
Railway Crossing Safety: What You Need to Know as a Cyclist or Pedestrian
There are over 3,400 miles of railroad tracks in New Jersey, and almost 44% of schools in the state are located within a half-mile of an active freight or passenger rail. Given that nationally, 34% of railroad incidents over the past ten years have occurred at highway-rail grade crossings, [...]
Temporary Demonstration Project Being Tested in Pennsville, NJ
On November 5th, 2025, two temporary crosswalks with painted curb extensions were installed on Riviera Drive in Pennsville, New Jersey. These new safety measures, installed by Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association staff and Pennsville municipal staff, are being tested as part of South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization’s Complete [...]
Where to Donate Used Bicycles in New Jersey – Holiday 2025 Update
Do you have a bicycle that is no longer being used? Instead of letting it rust away for yet another year, consider donating it! Or are you looking for a low-cost way to start bicycling? Consider a second hand bicycle! Below you will find a list of organizations that [...]
New Jersey Target Zero Working Group Seeks Input on Action Plan
New Jersey has set an ambitious goal to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. To reach that vision, the New Jersey Target Zero Working Group members are developing a first-of-its-kind statewide Target Zero Action Plan, and they need your feedback to get it right. Currently, the working [...]