Greater Mercer Transportation Management Association

How can we reconnect Trenton to its riverfront? Let’s talk about Route 29 and how a boulevard can enhance neighborhood safety and recreation. Join us at our first community meeting on Thursday, August 29 @ 6:30 p.m. at Trenton.

🗓️Register today! https://forms.gle/USQ5muoWAjWFdpUWA

A friend of Trenton Cycling Revolution volunteers at the Trenton Library. She sent us this photo of Trenton cyclists from 1890 she discovered while in the archives.

Don't forget to buckle up for safety! Seatbelts are your best friend when getting behind the wheel.

📆 Join our partners on September 17th at 12 PM for a free webinar!

📝 Learn how to create and adopt your own custom municipal Complete & Green Streets Policy.

💚 If you already have a policy, learn how to upgrade it with NJDOT's Complete & Green Streets for All: Model Policy & Guide. This free, one-hour webinar for municipal officials, staff, or consultant representatives is sponsored by the Bureau of Safety, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Programs and the and organized by .

🔗 Use the QR code or click the link in our bio to register!

Check out this great article on Parents about today’s release of a new kids’ book — Clifford Takes A Ride — that makes learning fun by offering families essential safety tips for staying safe in and around cars. Published by Scholastic the new book is the centerpiece of a national safety campaign we’re launching with our partners at Mercedes-Benz. Over the next month, we’ll distribute 30,000 free copies of the book to families across the country via Mercedes dealerships and Safe Kids Worldwide coalitions.

The launch event today at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, part of a four-stop book and safety tour, included a reading by former Atlanta Falcons quarterback and MBUSA brand ambassador Matt Ryan for more than 500 enthusiastic campers from the YMCA of Metro Atlanta. In addition, there was a special appearance by Clifford the Big Red Dog, and interactive safety education stations covering passenger, pedestrian, and bike safety, as well as bike rodeo, helmet fittings, games, prizes, and more.

Read more: https://www.parents.com/new-clifford-book-teaches-kids-about-car-safety-8679107

ATTENTION: Road Closure Notice. Route 33, Franklin Street will be CLOSED from Stockton Ave to Woodside Ave starting Monday, August 5th. The work is expected to continue for approximately 2 weeks.

⛈️ rain rain go away...

How Far Should Cities Go to Keep Walkers Cool? — Streetsblog USA As cities get hotter, is it time to revisit the controversial concept of the air-conditioned "pedway" — even if it means leaving the streets to drivers and costs as much as adding a lane?

Discover how prioritizing the needs of nondrivers can shape our communities into more accessible, healthier, vibrant and connected places for everyone.

Learn from advocate and author Anna Letitia Zivarts as she shares her insights on creating a better transportation system for all. Join us Wednesday, September 4th at 2 PM E.T. for an inspiring conversation with her and other disability leaders! Register at https://buff.ly/3LfQgi7 or 🔗 in bio💫

🚶‍♂️🌳 Join us for this Trenton walk! Led by Zeke Weston, N.J. Future policy coordinator, and Tim Brill, Central Jersey project manager for the N.J. Conservation Foundation and MCAT Trenton Trails subcommittee leader.

📍 Start: N.J. Justice Complex
📍 Route: Morrisville via Trenton Makes and Calhoun St Bridges via State House and back
📏 Distance: 2.7 miles roundtrip (Trenton Green Team Walk 5)

See first-hand the benefits of the wonderful trails and green spaces Trenton has to offer and help us support efforts to build more, as Trenton emerges as a hub for trails in the region. 🌿

🔗 For more info: GMTMA.org/trails-happenings

🌟 Exciting News from GMTMA! 🌟

GMTMA is excited to share our new Utility Trail Storymap. This storymap covers the advantages and challenges of using utility rights-of-ways (ROWs), how they can create an off-road, long-distance trail network in Mercer County, and some examples of successful utility trails from around the Country. The storymap concludes by outlining a plan to build these trails by identifying priority segments.



🔗 https://gmtma.org/greater-mercer-trails-plan/

Speaking up pays off: A safer Sherbrooke/571 crossing « WWBPA A second set of those pedestrian-activated flashing lights (known as rectangular rapid-flashing beacons, or RRFBs) has been added to the intersection of Princeton Hightstown Road/County Road 571 and Sherbrooke Drive.

We've been told the first installation of the Safe Passing Law signs will be along these routes. Has anyone seen them?

1. Roselle Park Borough, Union County
Route 28 (Westfield Avenue) EB, just east of Grove Street
Route 28 WB, just east of Bender Avenue/Colonial Road

2. Princeton, Mercer County
Route 27 (Nassau Street) SB, just north of Maple Street
Route 206 (Stockton Street) NB, just south of the merge of Route 206 and Route 27

3. Edison Township, Middles*x County
Route 27 (Lincoln Highway) NB, just north of Sturgis Road
Route 27 SB, just north of Vineyard Road

Here are a few design elements that encourage slower speeds:
- Narrower lanes.
- Bollards.
- Curb extensions.
- Raised crosswalks.

Trenton Walks! is the name of a new program that features walks throughout Trenton between June and October 2024. Sponsored by the Trenton Green Team, with the support of the Mercer County Action Team and GMTMA, the community engagement program features walks in and around New Jersey's capital city on different days at different times of day.

This particular walk will feature the D&R canal State Park and will be led ETC's own Community Organizer Shereyl Snider and Becky Taylor, Trenton Trails subcommittee leader and former co-president of the Lawrence Hopewell Trail.

🔗 gmtma.org/trail-happenings

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 GMTMA has just released updated mobility guides for Mercer and Ocean counties! 🚗🚌🚲

These guides are your key to navigating all the transportation options available, making it easier than ever to get around and stay connected. Whether you're a resident or a visitor, you'll find everything you need to foster greater independence and connectivity within our community.

Download your guide today and start exploring! 📍🗺️

🔗 : GMTMA.org/mobility-guide

🇺🇲🎆 As we head into this festive holiday weekend, let's ensure it's a safe one for everyone! With more people walking, biking, and driving, it's everyone's responsibility to focus on sharing the road. This ensures that everyone can enjoy the outdoors and the freedom of the summer season. Whether you're walking, biking, or driving, remember these important safety tips.

Stay safe and enjoy the holiday weekend! 🌞🚴‍♂️🛤️

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A win for bicycle infrastructure 🎉🫶🌎

Has Your City Passed the 'Bikeability Tipping Point'? — Streetsblog USA More U.S. cities have built enough bike-friendly streets that their residents just want more of them. Is yours one of them?

Webinar: Laws for pedestrians, bikes, e-bikes! Join and learn!!

[Streets Are For Everyone Network - New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition (njbwc.org)](https://njbwc.org/safe/)

🔗https://njbwc.org/safe/

🌍🚴‍♀️🚍 Happy National Dump the Pump Day! 🌱

Let's minimize our carbon footprint by using active transportation and public transit. Together, we can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease traffic congestion, and promote a healthier environment.

Join us in making a positive difference for our planet! 🌿

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🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️ Get your FREE reflective armbands!
Summer is here which means there is an increase in bicycle and pedestrian activity. The is promoting their Reflective Arm Band Program to help increase visibility for the folks who are active after dark. 🌙✨

Available in various colors and sizes, including ones for children. Pick yours up at the police station or get one from the officers at community events this summer.

Safety first! 💛

Happy Father's Day from all of us at GMTMA 🫶🚲

League of American Bicyclists - League Cycling Advocate Workshop Join your fellow bike advocates for a League-led bike advocacy workshop to help build a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone!

🚴‍♂️🚶‍♀️ A big thank you to the 2nd graders at Ocean Road Elementary School for letting us teach you about bike & pedestrian safety! 🎉 Special shoutout to Officer Johnson from for joining the fun!

Greater Mercer TMA is springing into summer with our Safe Routes to School programs and events! 🌞 These are available at no cost to schools, youth groups, summer camps, library events, and more.

Interested in hosting a bike rodeo or walk/bike safety presentation? Send us an email at [email protected] 📧

Join Mercer County and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) for a virtual Public Information Center (PIC) to learn about the Johnson Trolley Trail Corridor Study. This project aims to create a safe, multimodal bicycle and pedestrian corridor connecting Trenton and Princeton, passing through Lawrence and Ewing Townships.

Wednesday, June 12 from 6 to 8 pm
https://zoom.us/j/99300558649

Dial in for audio-only participation:
+1 (646) 931-3860
Access Code - 993 0055 8649

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Únase al condado de Mercer y a la Comisión de Planificación Regional del Valle de Delaware (DVRPC) en un Centro de Información Pública (PIC) virtual para conocer el estudio del corredor del sendero de Johnson Trolley. Este proyecto tiene como objetivo crear un corredor peatonal y para bicicletas multimodal seguro que conecte Trenton y Princeton, pasando por los municipios de Lawrence y Ewing.

Miércoles 12 de junio de 18:00 a 20:00 h.
https://zoom.us/j/99300558649

Marque para participar solo en audio:
+1 (646) 931-3860
Código de acceso - 993 0055 8649