NJ TRANSIT Part of the Bike & Walk Solution!
Join Michael Viscardi, Director of Programmatic Planning for NJ TRANSIT and Cheryl Kastrenakes, Executive Director of Greater Mercer TMA, to learn more about the interrelationship between the “First & Last Mile”, Housing, Land Use, Parking, Trails and services provided throughout the state by TMA’s to better understand and navigate transit options. Making these connections may be the key to gaining support and passing proper policy on the municipal level to address common transportation, housing and quality of life issues in our communities.
Panelists
- Michael Viscardi, AICP PP LLA, Director of Programmatic Planning, NJ TRANSIT
- Cheryl Kastrenakes, Executive Director of Greater Mercer, TMA
Moderator
- Paul Mickiewicz, Program Manager, New Jersey Bike Walk Coalition
The next SAFE Network webinar is on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 1pm.
The SAFE Network (Streets Are for Everyone) is a community of bike & walk friendly advocates, members of like-minded partner agencies and community leaders, inspired to create safe streets.
Local advocates are at the center of the movement to make our streets safer for all users. Making our roadways safe and comfortable for active transportation is part of the solution to many of our most pressing challenges. It helps reduce traffic violence, creates more equitable mobility options, creates healthier, more environmentally friendly, sustainable communities and improves our quality of life.
Building on the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advocacy Network, which grew out of our 2021 Summit, this network incorporates new strategies, policies, and opportunities for funding that have been introduced nationally over the past two years.
Our network utilizes the foundational strategies and resources from the US DOT Safe System Approach, Vision Zero, and Complete & Green Streets for All, to build our capacity to work with municipal and county government, advocacy groups and partner agencies to create safer streets, particularly for our most vulnerable road users.
The SAFE Network includes:
- Monthly group meetings with presentations, guest speakers, discussions, and networking.
- Online Support sessions customized to address any of the SAFE Network Advocacy resources or advocacy efforts in your community.
- NJBWC SAFE Network Resource Center on our website.
Advocacy Support
This support will include presentations, web based resources and discussion to educate and advise local advocacy efforts.
Vision Zero & Safe Systems Approach
Infographics, guidelines and more documentation regarding advancing Complete Streets through a Safe Systems Approach.
Complete & Green Streets Policy
These policies prioritize health, equity, and fairness in transportation expenditures and project selection.
Demonstration Projects
Demonstration or pilot street projects are temporary design strategies, tools and tactics that cities and towns can use to explore possible solutions or improve their roadways and public spaces in the near-term.
The Need for Speed Reduction
Resources vital to advancing mobility, access, equity, and safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Funding Opportunities
A comprehensive list of funding resources for Active Transportation in New Jersey.
SAFE Network Webinar Materials
Resources from the New Jersey Bicycle & Pedestrian Advocacy Network.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact Paul Mickiewicz, SAFE Network Program Manager Paul.Mick@njbwc.org
