Mobility Matters

Bike Bus! You've seen the videos all over TikTok and Instagram of large groups of smiling children riding their bicycles to school. From Portland, Oregon, to Montclair, New Jersey, the bike bus is the fun, new (old) way to get to school. October is Bike and Walk to School month, and in this episode, we talk with Jessica Tillyer, co-founder of the Montclair Bike Bus, as she shares her knowledge to help others organize a bike bus in their communities. Jessica gets candid about the group's work to overcome obstacles and hopes that this movement leads to better bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure so everyone can get around safely without needing automobiles. To learn more about the Montclair Bike Bus, visit www.montclairbikebus.org or their Instagram & TikTok accounts.

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Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

We are back for Season 3 with hosts Arlene Holt and Chris Gonda! Meet the newest member of the KMM team and find out what we have been up to over the summer, including an adventure that took Chris for a tumble. Plus, what's Safety Town? Learn about this fun project we have been working on with the Township of East Brunswick and how it will help improve safety in the community.

October is Walk and Bike to School month, and there's still plenty of time to sign up to host an event in your community. Join more than 30 schools and 6,000 students in Middlesex County as we celebrate our favorite event of the year. Registration is open and can be accessed via this link.

Are you looking to connect with your local Safe Routes to School coordinator? Visit www.SafeRoutesNJ.com for information on the New Jersey Safe Routes to School program.

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

In this episode, KMM hosts Cristina Fowler, Arlene Holt, and Chris Gonda look back on our second season of Mobility Matters podcast and reflect on the amazing guests we have met along the way. We also talk about KMM's You Bike. We Give bike month promotion, announce upcoming events going on during the summer, and say goodbye to a dear coworker. While this season has come to an end, we are happy to announce we will be back for season 3 in September! 

Do you have an idea for a podcast topic or would you like to be a guest? We would love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected].

 Thank you so much for tuning in to Mobility Matters Podcast! Until next time!

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

Established in 2009 as The New Jersey Bicycle Coalition, the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition is the only state-wide advocacy organization for bicyclists and pedestrians. In 2010, they shifted in focus to represent both bicyclists and walkers recognizing that we all share common challenges and opportunities. Both groups face an increasing threat from distracted drivers and many of our streets are inadequately designed for biking and walking. 

To learn more: https://njbwc.org/

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

The  New Brunswick Bike Exchange is a non-profit organization run by the efforts of volunteers who collect, recondition, and sell used quality bikes. The NBBX offers an ever-changing selection of low-cost bikes for riders of all ages, from occasional recreational riders to frequent riders and commuters.  In this episode, we chat with volunteer extraordinaire, Anna Hausmann who shares the incredible work NBBX accomplishes each year and how you can be a part of it too.

To learn more: http://nbbikeexchange.org/

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

In this episode,  our host Christopher Gonda chats with Michael Dannemiller from the Middlesex County Office of Planning covering topics such as Complete Streets, Walking Audits, and the Handlebar Surveys for the Bike Easy. Walk Safely. 

Links discussed in the podcast:
https://www.saferoutesnj.org/
https://discovermiddlesex.com/destination2040/
https://www.raceentry.com/stop-for-nikhil-runwalk/race-information

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

In this episode, our hosts Christopher Gonda and Cristina Fowler talk with Kate O'Connor from the Brain Injury Alliance of NJ.  Kate shares her story of how the passing of her brother, Jimmy who was hit while crossing the street, led her to her work and advocacy in bicycle and pedestrian safety.  Crashes are not accidents. 

We have the tools to prevent them. 

Links discussed in this episode:
https://www.bianj.org/
https://jerseydrives.com/
https://www.familiesforsafestreets.org/
https://www.visionzero4nj.org/
Tom Grady: [email protected]

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

In this episode,  hosts Arlene Holt and Cristina Fowler talk with Avnish Gupta, Esq. COO & General Counsel of EZRide about the EZ Ryde4Life  program.  This membership-based program provides on-demand transportation for seniors in NJ through a variety of car services including Uber and Lyft.  Learn about how you and your senior community can take advantage of this program.

Program Details including registration: https://ezride.org/transportation/senior-transportation/

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

In this episode, we hear from KMM hosts, Arlene Holt, Christopher Gonda, and Cristina Fowler on what KMM is working on this season.  They cover Safe Routes to School Programming,  International Bike to Work Day (2/10), and KMM's Mobility For All Conference scheduled for March 7th.

In this episode...
Would you like to donate a bicycle?  Please email us at [email protected]
Learn More About Girls in Gear
Safe Routes to School Programs
International Bike to Work Day
Mobility For All Conference Registration

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.

In this episode, KMM host Arlene Holt discusses with Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center SeniorResearch Specialist, Sean Meehan how the Safe Routes to School Program in Highland Park, with broad support from elected officials, lead to the creation of the Safe Walking & cycling committee, how they worked to create temporary bike lanes and implement other safety measures, that eventually lead to the creation of a bicycle and pedestrian plan that was incorporated into the township’s masterplan. 

Keep Middlesex Moving is Middlesex County, NJ's non-profit 501(c)(3) transportation management association (TMA). To learn more about us visit www.kmm.org. You can also follow us on our social media platforms:

Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, YouTube, and BlueSky.

Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.

Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron.