Meet Our New Colleague, Justine
Justine Recio-Patel joined the Greater Mercer TMA team this summer. Here is what she has to say: What is your job at GMTMA? I’m a transportation planning associate, and I wear several hats. I [...]
5 Things to Know Before You Go – Don’t Drink and Drive
Every year around the holidays, there is a sharp spike in drunk driving injuries and fatalities. This year, the National Safety Council (NSC) estimates that more than 500 people will die on U.S. [...]
10 Pedestrian Safety Facts and How to Make Our Streets Safer
October is Pedestrian Safety Month and it serves as a reminder to share the road with the most vulnerable users. First some pedestrian safety facts: According to the NHTSA, on average a [...]
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National Senior Citizen’s Day
National Senior Citizens’ Day August 21st is National Senior Citizen’s Day. The holiday was instituted in 1988 to help raise awareness about issues that affect senior citizens and their quality [...]
Returning to Work in Person Anxiety
In recent months, a few organizations conducted surveys to assess whether employees are ready to return to the office and what that return will look like. Most of the respondents say they would [...]
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5 Reasons to Celebrate ADA and Issues of Equity That Still Need Work
This month the Americans with Disabilities Act celebrated its 31st birthday. There is a lot to celebrate about ADA, including: Created reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities in [...]
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Make Learning About Transportation and the Environment a Fun Family Activity!
How do we talk to children about transportation and the environment? The truth is, kids can learn anything if you adjust it for them. Kids are naturally curious and love to experience new [...]
Electric Bikes Popularity, Regulation Updates, Where to Get Them, and How to Charge Them
Electric Bikes Popularity, Regulation Updates, Where to Get Them, and How to Charge Them E-bikes have become increasingly popular. E-bikes make it possible for people of all [...]
Yoga for Commuters, Telecommuters, Active Commuters, and the Whole Family
June 21st is International Yoga Day! Here are some reasons to give it a try and celebrate it: it improves strength, balance and flexibility, helps with back pain relief, heart health, helps you [...]
We Need More Inclusive Public Spaces
Last week we read a very interesting article from Bloomberg CityLab on the lack of public spaces designed for adolescent girls. In the article, the authors talk about the way public spaces are [...]