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Daylight saving time ends on November 1, 2020. We may welcome the extra hour of sleep, but not the body disruption the clock change causes.  Losing an hour of afternoon daylight is associated [...]

It is hard to believe Halloween is one week away. As usual, we want to share a few safety tips for trick-or-treaters, drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. This year however, we’re adding a few [...]

For the last few months, we’ve  noted the increase in cycling among people of all ages. Among those who consider cycling a staple in their lives–people over 50– who recently [...]

As the coordinator for Safe Routes to School programs, Greater Mercer TMA works with schools and towns on a variety of Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs.  Our latest effort, an updated and [...]

Although the Covid-19 lockdowns led to huge reductions in traffic and fewer car crashes this spring, the crashes became deadlier in some cities as drivers sped on quieter roads.  In New York City [...]