2026 Summer Newsletter

goHunterdon Welcomes New Program Staff

Jul 31, 2026

goHunterdon is pleased to welcome two new team members who will help expand the organization’s Safety, Mobility, and Sustainability programs throughout Hunterdon County.

Mayce Fleming has joined goHunterdon as a Program Associate, where she supports the delivery of the organization’s Safety, Mobility, and Sustainability initiatives under the guidance of Program Managers and Coordinators. Her responsibilities include assisting with fieldwork, educational events, presentations, public outreach, and the distribution of publc transit information.

A resident of West Amwell, Mayce earned a bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a specialization in Nonprofit and Community Development from The College of New Jersey. Before joining goHunterdon, she completed internships with Meals on Wheels of Mercer County and the Women & Families Ascending Association, where she gained valuable experience supporting community-based programs and services.

Adriana Pasquale has joined goHunterdon as the Safe Routes to School Coordinator. In this role, she will lead the Hunterdon County Safe Routes to School Program, which encourages and supports safe walking and bicycling to school through education and community engagement. Adriana will coordinate educational presentations, hands-on activities, and special events at participating elementary, middle, and high schools, helping students of all abilities build safe and healthy travel habits.

Before joining goHunterdon, Adriana worked as a paraprofessional with the Bernards Township Board of Education, providing individualized educational support to students with special needs. She also served as a Community Engagement Coordinator with AmeriCorps, where she led outreach initiatives and helped expand community participation in local programs. A resident of Raritan Township, Adriana holds a Bachelor of Science in Family Science and Human Development from Montclair State University.

Please join us in welcoming Mayce and Adriana to the goHunterdon team. Their passion for community service, education, and public engagement will help strengthen programs that make Hunterdon County safer, healthier, and more connected.

“Summer Safety Squad” Initiative Promotes Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Jul 31, 2026

This summer, goHunterdon is once again partnering with local police departments to encourage safe bicycling and walking habits among young residents through its Summer Safety Squad initiative.

The positive-reinforcement program centers on a series of five collectible trading cards that give police officers a fun, kid-friendly way to recognize children who are making safe choices such as wearing a helmet, crossing streets safely, and staying visible while walking or riding. When officers spot a child demonstrating good safety habits, they reward them with one of the collectible cards.

“The card set is designed with an e-sports/trading card aesthetic to appeal to 11- and 12-year-olds,” said Ryan Fisher, goHunterdon Safety Programs Manager. “This is the age when we typically see a decline in helmet use and other safe bicycling and walking behaviors.”
By encouraging children to collect all five cards, the program reinforces positive behaviors throughout the summer while fostering meaningful interactions between law enforcement and the community.

Each card also features a tear-off coupon that can be redeemed at a participating local business, offering rewards such as a free ice cream cone or a slice of pizza. These partnerships, coordinated by the participating police departments, provide an extra incentive for children to practice safe habits every time they head outside.

Participating police departments include Flemington Borough, Frenchtown Borough, High Bridge Borough, the City of Lambertville, Readington Township, the Town of Clinton, Califon Borough (through the Washington Township Police Department), and Tewksbury Township. Through Summer Safety Squad, goHunterdon and its law enforcement partners are helping young residents build lifelong safety habits while strengthening positive connections within the community.

Horizon Foundation for New Jersey Continues Support of goHunterdon’s Healthcare Access Transportation Program

Jul 31, 2026

goHunterdon is grateful to the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey for its continued investment in improving access to healthcare for Hunterdon County residents. The Foundation recently awarded the organization a $25,000 grant to support goHunterdon’s Healthcare Access Transportation Program, helping ensure that older adults can get to the medical care they need.

Reliable transportation remains one of the most significant barriers to healthcare access, both nationally and here in Hunterdon County. Research consistently shows that transportation challenges prevent millions of Americans from receiving timely medical care. A 2023 Robert Wood Johnson Foundation brief found that approximately 5% of adults went without needed medical care in the previous year because of transportation issues, while the National Academy of Sciences estimates that 3.6 million Americans miss or delay non-emergency medical appointments annually for the same reason.

Locally, transportation barriers have been identified as a priority in the 2025 Hunterdon County Community Health Needs Assessment, the 2026 Community Health Improvement Plan, and the 2025 Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan. For older adults, missed appointments can lead to worsening health conditions, unmanaged chronic illnesses, and greater reliance on emergency departments and hospitalizations.

Established in 2020, goHunterdon’s Healthcare Access Transportation Program helps address these challenges by coordinating Uber and Lyft rides for transportation-dependent older adults traveling to non-emergency medical appointments. The program serves individuals who lack reliable transportation or are unable to use existing services because of scheduling limitations, travel time, or medical needs. By removing transportation barriers, the program helps participants receive preventive care, follow-up appointments, and ongoing treatment—leading to better health outcomes, greater independence, and an improved quality of life.

The program reached an important milestone recently, providing more than 5,000 rides to residents seeking essential healthcare services.

The continued support of the Horizon Foundation for New Jersey helps ensure that transportation is not a barrier to receiving timely medical care and demonstrates the power of community partnerships to improve the health and well-being of Hunterdon County residents. To learn more about goHunterdon’s Healthcare Access Transportation Program and other mobility initiatives, visit https://gohunterdon.org/mobility/healthcare-access-transportation-program.

goHunterdon’s Traffic Alert Service Remains a Trusted Resource for Travelers

Jul 31, 2026

For area commuters, goHunterdon’s free Traffic Alert Service is an essential part of the daily drive.

The service provides weekday email alerts about traffic congestion, crashes, construction closures and detours, weather-related travel conditions, and other roadway incidents affecting travel to and through Hunterdon County. Alerts cover local, county, state, and interstate roadways during peak commuting hours—6:00 to 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.—helping travelers make informed decisions before they hit the road.

The goals of the program are to improve safety, reduce traffic congestion, and support cleaner air by helping motorists avoid delays and plan alternate routes when needed.

A recent annual survey of more than 3,800 subscribers highlights just how valuable the service has become. Nearly one-third (30%) of respondents identified goHunterdon’s Traffic Alert Service as their primary source for information on traffic incidents, construction activity, and weather-related road conditions. Subscriber loyalty is equally impressive, with 66% reporting they have relied on the service for five years or more.

The survey also provides a snapshot of the people who depend on the alerts each day:

Where subscribers live: 68% live in Hunterdon County, followed by 14% in Warren County and 8% in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
Where subscribers work: 41% work in Hunterdon County, followed by 24% in Somerset County and 7% in Union County.
Why they subscribe: 67% use the alerts primarily for commuting or other work-related travel.

One subscriber summed up the value of the program, “I appreciate these traffic alerts so much. It’s quick and easy to read the alert because it provides just enough information to help me decide how I’ll commute to and from work that day.”

The Traffic Alert Service is made possible through funding from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. To subscribe to the free Traffic Alert Service, read the full 2026 subscriber survey, or learn more about the program, visit http://gohunterdon.org/safety/traffic-alerts.