Summer Travel Safety Tips
Memorial Day weekend is here, which means it is the unofficial kickoff to summer! People start to head out on road trips and vacations, meaning more drivers are on the road during the summer [...]
By Jessica
In Bicycling, Bike to work, Climate Change, Design, health, Land Use, On The Move, Public Health, Safe Routes, Safety, Transit, Transportation, Transportation & Land Use
Posted Cycling for a Better World: The Benefits of Bike Lanes for Safety, Environment, and Health
May is here which means it is officially bike month! Cycling is not just a fun activity, it’s also a great way to promote a healthy lifestyle, reduce pollution, and improve public safety. [...]
By Jessica
In health, On The Move, Public Health, Safe Routes to School, Safety, Street Smart NJ, Transportation, Walking
Posted Greater Mercer TMA recognizes local students in Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest
Greater Mercer TMA (GMTMA) announced the winners of its 10th annual Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest. Third through fifth graders in Mercer and Ocean County were asked to create a [...]
By Jessica
In Bicycling, Bike to work, Climate Change, Electric Vehicles, health, On The Move, Safe Routes, Transit, Transportation, Transportation & Land Use, Travel Training, walk and bike to school, Walking
Posted Celebrate Earth Day the GMTMA Way!
Earth Day is a global event celebrated annually on April 22nd to raise awareness about environmental issues and promote sustainability. This day presents an opportunity to reflect [...]
By Jessica
In Bicycling, Design, health, Land Use, On The Move, Policy, Public Health, Safe Routes, Safety, Street Smart NJ, Transportation, Transportation & Land Use, Travel Information, Travel Training, Walking
Posted Brain Injury Awareness
March is Brain Injury Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the impact of brain injuries on individuals and their families. Brain injury awareness, Vision Zero, and [...]
How to Reduce Car Dependency
The extreme shifts in environmental disasters are happening at an alarming rate. It is more apparent now than ever before that the effects of climate change are real and immediate action [...]
Time To Spring Forward. Are You Ready?
Hello March! This year daylight saving time begins on March 12 at 2:00 am. While the extra sunlight is welcomed and allows us to be more active, the adjustment period could take time to [...]
By Jessica
In Bicycling, Bike to work, Climate Change, Design, health, Land Use, On The Move, Public Health, Safety, Street Smart NJ, Transit, Transportation, walk and bike to school, Walking, Winter Biking
Posted Move Your Feet & Feel Your Heart Beat
February is American Heart Health Month. President Lyndon Johnson issued the first proclamation in 1964. Since then, United States presidents have declared it annually to raise awareness about [...]
By Jessica
In Design, health, On The Move, Safe Routes, Safe Routes to School, Safety, Street Smart NJ, walk and bike to school, Walking
Posted 10th Annual Safe Routes to School Bookmark Contest
We are excited to announce that Greater Mercer TMA (GMTMA) is sponsoring the 10th annual Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest for students in grades 3-5. This year’s contest theme: [...]
By Jessica
Posted Things to Know Before Buying an E-Bike in 2023
Here at Greater Mercer TMA, we are encouraging everyone to go green in 2023 by adopting behaviors that can reduce harmful pollution related to transportation greenhouse gas [...]