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Working To Make Our Streets Safer

Street Smart NJ is a public education campaign coordinated by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority that aims to raise awareness of pedestrian and motorist laws and change the behaviors that lead to pedestrian and cyclist crashes and fatalities.

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How Can You Partner With Us?

I Want To Learn More About Pedestrian safety

Street Smart NJ is a public awareness and behavioral change pedestrian safety campaign. More than 200 communities have participated in Street Smart NJ.

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I'm Working on a Local Campaign

Check out our Resources section and scroll through the different types to find the appropriate available downloadable art and other resource files.

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I want to Start a Campaign

Launching a Street Smart NJ campaign takes planning and collaboration. While campaigns are typically four to six weeks long, the planning often begins months in advance.

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News & Upcoming Events

News

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Teaneck kicks off pedestrian safety campaign

Teaneck Police Department received a grant from the New Jersey Division of Highway Traffic Safety to support the campaign, which will focus on the heavily used crosswalk at 501 Cedar Lane, near many local businesses.
 

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Memorial Day - Click it or Ticket Campaign

Join the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement nationwide for the Click It or Ticket high-visibility seat belt enforcement campaign and help us urge everyone to buckle up when they’re in the car.

Thursday, April 10, 2025

420 Drug-impaired Driving Campaign

On the 20th of April, also known as 420 — a number associated with marijuana use — marijuana users might observe a day of increased marijuana use. If You Feel Different, You Drive Different.

events

Apr 1 - Apr 30

National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Distracted driving is any activity that takes the driver’s attention away from the task of safe driving. Staying focused on the road is key to driving safely. Let's spread the message!

May 1 - May 31

National Bicycle Safety Month

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is spreading awareness about bicycle safety among all road users.

May 1 - May 31

Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month

Share the Road, Save a Life. The U.S. Department of Transportation's NHTSA urges you to be part of a crucial safety initiative. Whether you're behind the wheel of a car or on two wheels, remember: Motorcyclists' Safety Is Everyone's Safety. Let's make every ride a safe one.

Bringing Awareness To Pedestrians & Motorists In NJ

Partnering With Street Smart NJ

If you’re interested in implementing the Street Smart NJ campaign in your area, please contact Will Yarzab at [email protected].