Commuters spend a lot of time behind the wheel. goHunterdon’s Commute 3.0 initiative focuses on making Hunterdon commutes safer, smarter, and speedier. Continue reading “Commute 3.0 Initiative”
Bicycle Rack Loan Program Encourages Bicycling
A new “Bicycle Rack Loaner Program” is being offered by goHunterdon to increase bicycle parking within Hunterdon County. The program is part of goHunterdon’s “Bike Hunterdon” initiative to promote bicycling and bicycle tourism. Continue reading “Bicycle Rack Loan Program Encourages Bicycling”
Local Students Learn Pedestrian Safety as part of Hunterdon County Safe Routes to School Program
Students at Hunterdon elementary and intermediate schools continue to receive education and encouragement as part of their daily walk to school. The 2018-2019 school year marks 10 years that goHunterdon has facilitated the Safe Routes to School program in Hunterdon County. The goals of the program are simple ~ “Where it is safe, get kids walking or bicycling; Where it is not safe, make it safe.”
The program features in-school safety education combined with designated, chaperoned walk to school days to offer students in grades K-8 the opportunity to put into practice the safety lesson that they have learned. Lessons include the basics of using crosswalks, looking left, right, and left again before crossing, and the role of the crossing guard. For older students, additional emphasis is placed on the dangers of distracted walking from cell phone use.
Participating schools include: Bloomsbury Elementary School, Califon Public School, Clinton Public School, Delaware Township School, Reading-Fleming Intermediate School (Flemington), Frenchtown Elementary School, Hampton Public School, High Bridge Elementary School, High Bridge Middle School, Lambertville Public School, Lebanon Borough School, Milford Public School, and Barley Sheaf Elementary School (Raritan Township).
For more information: https://www.gohunterdon.org/bike-ped-programs/safe-routes-to-school/program-features
Vanpooling Presented as Commute Option to Relocating ExxonMobil Employees
Since the announcement from ExxonMobil Research & Engineering that the company would be relocating approximately 350 employees from the company’s facility in Paulsboro, NJ to Clinton Township, HART has been providing commute information and assistance to the relocating employees. The commute from the Paulsboro area to Clinton Township is 77 miles and takes approximately one hour and forty five minutes in regular traffic conditions.
In June 2018, HART was joined at the Paulsboro facility by representatives of Enterprise Rideshare, a vanpool leasing company, to make a presentation on vanpooling. More than 50 ExxonMobil employees were in attendance. Vanpooling is a formal arrangement between 7-15 individuals who collectively enter into a monthly lease agreement with a vanpool provider. Maintenance and insurance of the vehicle is included in the lease cost. Vanpoolers decide among themselves who will drive the van, pick up and drop off times, and locations.
“Vanpooling can be a great option for employees who are facing a long commute like the employees from Paulsboro,” says Christina Edzenga, HART Commuter Services Manager. “With a sponsorship provided by NJ TRANSIT and incentives being offered by both HART and Enterprise Rideshare, vanpoolers who participate in a 7 passenger van could pay as little as $7 per day,” she notes.
HART and Enterprise Rideshare will continue to work with employees to assist in the formation of vanpools and carpools.
More information on Vanpooling in Hunterdon County
One on One Employment Transportation Coaching Helps Job Seekers
A lack of reliable transportation can be a significant impediment to those seeking employment. Funded by a grant from the Greater Raritan Workforce Development Board, HART provides education on available transportation options to get to work. “The key is to put transportation at the front of the employment search process,” says Cathy Taglienti, HART Community Mobility Coordinator. “There is no point in an individual applying for a job for which they cannot consistently get to work, on time.”
Continue reading “One on One Employment Transportation Coaching Helps Job Seekers”
Stockton Borough School’s Last Ride
For the past ten years, HART has conducted an annual bicycle rodeo 3rd and 4th graders at Stockton Borough School. The bicycle rodeo teaches students how to properly fit a helmet, how to perform an ABC Quick Check before riding, and tests students on bicycle skills through a series of obstacles and finally discusses tow path etiquette.
BikeHunterdon.org Website Updated
Hunterdon County is a premier destination for bicyclists of all ages and skill levels. From winding country roads, quaint towns, villages and historic sites, to scenic vistas and gorgeous natural resources, there is something for everyone looking for a reason to jump on their bicycle.
Save the Date: HART Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast 2018
Mark your calendar now for HART’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast to be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 8:00 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. at The Farmhouse at the Grand Colonial, Hampton, NJ
RSVP and more on our Annual Meeting event page.
HART Promotes Transportation Options at Hunterdon Medical Center
HART’s Community Mobility staff was recently on hand at Hunterdon Medical Center to provide patients and visitors with information on the available transportation options on getting to the Medical Center and medical appointments. HART responded to inquiries about how to use the Hunterdon County LINK Transportation Service, local taxis, and Lyft. Continue reading “HART Promotes Transportation Options at Hunterdon Medical Center”
Califon Borough Kicks Off Street Smart NJ Pedestrian Safety Campaign
A “Street Smart NJ” pedestrian safety education campaign aimed at reducing pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes in the Borough of Califon kicked off on April 16, 2018. Street Smart NJ is a collaborative effort between public, private and non-profit organizations, funded and managed by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). Continue reading “Califon Borough Kicks Off Street Smart NJ Pedestrian Safety Campaign”