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Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara announce the launch of a year-long pedestrian and bike safety education campaign in partnership with Street Smart NJ, which operates under the auspices of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority to raise awareness of pedestrian and motorist laws and to change the behaviors that lead to pedestrian and cyclist crashes and fatalities.

Police departments along the Jersey Shore are reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to keep safety in mind when travelling. The warmer weather and longer days mean more people are out walking and biking. Millions of…

Today the Bergen County Traffic Officers Association honored Street Smart NJ Coordinator Will Yarzab with the St. Mauro Award, the highest honor it bestows on a civilian.

Whether you own a motorcycle or prefer to pedal your way around, May is for you! It’s both National Bike Month and National Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month.

Garwood kicked off a month-long Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety campaign today. The, which aims to change unsafe behavior and reduce pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes, will focus on the intersection of South Avenue and Center Street….

New Jersey launched a new campaign to combat distracted driving, the leading cause of fatal crashes in the state.

Distracted driving is the leading cause of fatal crashes in New Jersey. Driver inattention was a contributing factor in at least 28 percent of all fatal crashes, according to the State Police. Nationwide it claimed…

Losing an hour of sleep may not seem like a big deal, but changes to sleeping patterns can be dangerous. Drowsy driving contributed to an estimated 91,000 crashes and 795 fatalities in 2017. You can help prevent drowsy driving-related crashes by following these safety tips.

March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Motor vehicle crashes are a leading cause of traumatic brain injuries in New Jersey and nationwide. Street Smart NJ partners with the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey and other…

Winter weather poses risks for everyone, whether you’re driving, walking or cycling. Icy streets and sidewalks, blinding snow and fewer daylight hours mean everyone has to be extra cautious — especially drivers.