Walking

  Trails offer a multitude of benefits that go beyond just being a place to walk, hike, or bike. They provide a connection to nature, promote physical and mental well-being, and offer a [...]

International Day of Clean Air: Promoting Biking and Walking as Eco-Friendly Solutions    The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is observed annually on September 7th to raise [...]

    August 21st is National Senior Citizen’s Day. It was instituted in 1988 to raise awareness about issues affecting seniors. Let’s celebrate with tips on spending time [...]

  Did you know that August is National Back to School Month? As we prepare to head back to school, our primary focus tends to be acquiring the necessary supplies, like backpacks, clothes, [...]

The United States has witnessed a troubling trend: an increasing number of incidents involving pedestrians and bicyclists fatally struck by motor vehicles. The seeming lack of accountability for [...]

The New Jersey Safe Passing Law came into effect on March 1, 2022, and aims to protect “vulnerable road users” (road users not protected inside vehicles), including cyclists, pedestrians, [...]

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 [...]

    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 [...]

  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 [...]

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 [...]