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The Newark Police Department are cracking down on drivers who fail to stop for people crossing and people who cross unsafely as part of a month-long pedestrian safety campaign.

The City of Newark kicked off a month-long pedestrian safety campaign Wednesday. The Newark Public Safety Department’s Police Division and Essex County Sheriff’s Office are partnering with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) on…

Bordentown Township is the latest community along Route 130 to launch a safety campaign. The township’s Police Department along with neighboring Bordentown City Police Department and Cross County Connection launched their campaign Monday. Law enforcement…

The City of Garfield launched a month-long Street Smart campaign to improve pedestrian safety in the community. While the campaign had been planned for some time, it kicked off days after a 42-year-old man was…

The analysis found a 28 percent reduction in pedestrians crossing outside of crosswalks or against the signal. There was also a 40 percent drop in drivers failing to stop for pedestrians or cyclists in a crosswalk.

Asbury Park kicked off a pedestrian safety campaign Wednesday, reminding residents and visitors that everyone has a role to play in making streets safer.

Communities along Long Beach Island are again reminding visitors to stay safe when travelling this summer. Police Departments on the island annually participate in Street Smart NJ to emphasize pedestrian safety during the busy tourism…

Raritan Police and RideWise have partnered to improve pedestrian safety in the borough.