March 2016 - Greater Mercer TMA

In Safe Routes to School, walk and bike to school, Walking

Posted March 25, 2016

What is a Walking School Bus ?

We recently launched the “Step into Spring. Ready, Set, Win!” competition and we mention that participants have to use the NJ Walking School Bus App to organize walks. Some people may wonder what [...]

By Greater Mercer TMA

In Bicycling, Design, walk and bike to school, Walking

Posted March 18, 2016

West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance celebrates 10 years!

Last night the West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance celebrated its 10th anniversary at its Annual Meeting. Ken Carlson, the group’s founder and first president who moved from the area, [...]

By Greater Mercer TMA

In Bicycling, Public Health, Safe Routes to School, Walking

Posted March 10, 2016

Step into Spring Contest

To encourage walking and help parents plan walks, GMTMA launched a Walking School Bus App last fall. With warmer days approaching we’ve now launched the “Step into Spring. Ready, Set, Win!” [...]

By Greater Mercer TMA

In Transit, Transportation & Land Use, Travel Information

Posted March 4, 2016

NJ Transit Strike Preparations

Yesterday NJ Transit officials announced a contingency plan in case of a rail strike. The plan will accommodate about 40k commuters into NY, leaving over 60K without many other options. Click [...]