Large Foundation Grant Award Supports Hunterdon Healthcare Access Transportation Program

goHunterdon has been awarded a $15,000 grant from The Large Foundation in support of the Hunterdon Healthcare Access Transportation Program.  The program provides Uber and Lyft rides for Hunterdon County senior citizens to get to non-emergency medical appointments. Launched in 2020, the program has provided more than 2,500 rides for patients of Hunterdon Health resulting in more than 1,300 appointments kept. Continue reading “Large Foundation Grant Award Supports Hunterdon Healthcare Access Transportation Program”

Workshop for Law Enforcement Addresses Electric Bicycle and Scooter Use

Electric bicycles and scooters have grown in popularity and can offer an affordable transportation option. With speeds varying between 20-28 mph, these devices can often travel as fast as other vehicles on the road. So, how can municipalities and local law enforcement balance mobility and safety? This was the focus of an “E-Mobility Insights for Law Enforcement” workshop hosted on February 6, 2024 by goHunterdon.  Continue reading “Workshop for Law Enforcement Addresses Electric Bicycle and Scooter Use”

Pedestrian Crossings Expected to Remain Open During New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Project

Pedestrian Crossings Expected to Continue Remain Open During New
Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Project

The Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission announced an updated construction schedule and a project-phasing plan for the New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Project that would enable uninterrupted pedestrian travel across the bridge for the project’s duration. Project construction activities began January 30. Continue reading “Pedestrian Crossings Expected to Remain Open During New Hope-Lambertville Bridge Rehabilitation Project”

Sustainable Hunterdon Hub Focuses on Collaboration

Municipal and school Green Team representatives from across Hunterdon County convened recently as members of the Sustainable Hunterdon Hub to continue to explore opportunities to collaborate in their efforts to achieve certification under the statewide Sustainable Jersey program.

Attendees included representatives from Town of Clinton, Clinton Township, Franklin Township, High Bridge Borough, Kingwood Township, Raritan Township, Readington Township, and Tewksbury Township. Continue reading “Sustainable Hunterdon Hub Focuses on Collaboration”

Hunterdon Schools Compete for “Winter Walk” Polar Bear Trophy

Students at eight (8) Hunterdon County elementary schools will participate in the annual Hunterdon County Safe Routes to School “Winter Walk” competition this month.  At stake is the “Polar Bear Trophy” presented to the homeroom with the highest percentage of students walking to school.

Barley Sheaf Elementary School (Raritan Township), Delaware Township School, Frenchtown Elementary School, Hampton Public School, High Bridge Elementary, Lambertville Public School, Lebanon Borough School, and Milford Public School have all signed on to participate in Winter Walk 2024. Continue reading “Hunterdon Schools Compete for “Winter Walk” Polar Bear Trophy”