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  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, [...]

It is that time of the year again! Schools in our area are starting classes on September 5. That means it’s time for back to school preparations and going over some back to school safety tips. [...]

It is hard to believe August is almost over and there are only a few days left until school starts. That means it’s time for back to school preparations and going over some back to school safety [...]

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!” [...]

It’s Walk to School Month! Walk to School Month is a great reason to plan fun and exciting walk to school events in your community. Communities and schools can use Walk to School Month as a step [...]

The US Surgeon General issued a Call to Action this week, asking Americans to #StepitUp and  start walking more. This Call to Action is needed and is well timed to coincide with Childhood Obesity [...]

Just in time for back to school planning and National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we have launched the New Jersey Walking School Bus App! Throughout the year, we work with schools and with [...]

Greater Mercer TMA (GMTMA) sponsored a Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest with the theme “My favorite place to walk/bike is…”. The contest was open to all 3rd through 5th graders in [...]

We are excited to announce that Greater Mercer TMA (GMTMA) is sponsoring the 2nd annual Safe Routes to School Bookmark Design Contest for students in grades 3-5.  This year’s contest theme: [...]