TRENTON, N.J. — Schools and municipalities across Morris, Hunterdon, Somerset, and Sussex counties have been recognized by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and state partners for their efforts to encourage safe walking and biking routes as part of the 2025 Safe Routes to School Recognition Program.
The initiative, administered by NJDOT in collaboration with the New Jersey Safe Routes Resource Center and the state’s eight Transportation Management Associations, awarded recognition to 357 schools and towns statewide. The program honors communities that implement policies and projects to promote safe, accessible travel to school by foot or bicycle.
In Hunterdon County, recognized schools include Califon Public School, Clinton Public School, Reading-Fleming Intermediate School in Flemington, Frenchtown Elementary School, South Hunterdon Regional Elementary School in Lambertville, Lebanon Borough School, Delaware Township School in Sergeantsville, and Copper Hill Elementary School in Ringoes.
In Morris County, recipients included Milton Avenue School in Chatham, Kings Road School in Madison, Hilldale Elementary School in Pine Brook, and Rockaway Township.
In Somerset County, Alexander Batcho Intermediate School, Weston Elementary School, and Roosevelt School in Manville were honored.
Sussex County honorees included Ogdensburg Elementary School in Ogdensburg and the town of Newton.
The Safe Routes to School program supports events, educational programs, and infrastructure improvements that enhance safety and promote healthy habits. Schools and municipalities apply for recognition at levels ranging from First Step to Gold, with each status valid for three years.
NJDOT Commissioner Fran O’Connor praised the program’s impact on community safety and wellness.
“Anything we can do to provide safe access for children going to and from school, we will do,” O’Connor said. “I am committed to working with local officials to make improvements to ensure our communities have safe roads and sidewalks that encourage walking and biking.”
A full list of 2025 award recipients is available on the NJ Safe Routes Resource Center website.
