2022 Fall Newsletter – goHunterdon

Posted on October 26, 2022

goHunterdon Celebrates Sustainable Transportation

goHunterdon welcomed more than 130 attendees to its Annual Meeting & Awards Breakfast on Friday, September 23, 2022. Attendees included representatives from local municipalities, schools, the business community, non-profit organizations, and appointed and elected officials.

The event provided an opportunity for goHunterdon to publicly recognize individuals, organizations, and community efforts that support or promote safe and sustainable transportation within Hunterdon County, NJ. Awardees included local teachers, schools, municipalities, police departments, and volunteers. Awardees were featured in videos highlighting their achievements. Links to videos are provided below. The awards and videos may be viewed: https://www.gohunterdon.org/about-us/annual-meeting

Mark Gabel, Vice President, Gabel Associates, a Tewksbury Township resident, provided the keynote address, “The Future of Electric Vehicles in Hunterdon County”.

Mark Gabel, Vice President, Gabel Associates, a Tewksbury Township resident, provided the keynote address

Seven electric vehicles from local owners and dealers including Tesla, Kia, BMW, and Volkswagen were on display in the parking lot. Representatives from Plug in America and the NJDEP “Drive it Green” initiative also joined us.

Seven electric vehicles from local owners and dealers

goHunterdon appreciates the financial support of Annual Meeting Signature Sponsor, Hunterdon Health Foundation, and Contributing Sponsors, Benefits Partners, BKC CPAs, Energy Kinetics, HUB International, and Taranto & Associates.

Posted on October 26, 2022

goHunterdon Welcomes New Board Members

goHunterdon recently welcomed the following new board members to begin a three year term:

David W. Behrend, Acting Executive Director, North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA)
Jessica Johannesen, Business Services Representatives, NJ Department of Labor
Andrew V. Sinclair, Northeast Public & Government Affairs, Exxon Mobil Corporation
Mark Warner, Vice President, Gabel Associates/ChargEVC

Members of the goHunterdon Board of Directors represent the Hunterdon business community, elected and appointed municipal officials, non-profit organizations and interested residents. The goHunterdon Board also includes Ex Officio Directors representing the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, NJ TRANSIT, Hunterdon County Department of Planning and Land Use and Hunterdon County Department of Human Services.

goHunterdon also welcomed the following as members of the goHunterdon Advisory Board for a one year term:

Jodi Bettermann, Research & Project Specialist, Sustainable Jersey
Jim Minadeo, President, Zero Surge

Members of the Advisory Board serve as subject matter advisors on a wide range of issues that are relevant to the organization, program development and program delivery.

A full list of the goHunterdon Board and Advisory Board may be found here: https://www.gohunterdon.org/about-us/hart-board

Posted on October 26, 2022

goHunterdon Recognized for Bike Hunterdon Initiative

The Hunterdon County Department of Economic Development and Tourism recently recognized goHunterdon’s Bike Hunterdon initiative and recent collaboration with Hunterdon County in promoting the county as a bicycle tourism destination.

The Hunterdon County Department of Economic Development and Tourism recently recognized goHunterdon

goHunterdon updated the www.bikehunterdon.org website to include several new bicycle routes that feature destinations along the Hunterdon 579 Trail, Hunterdon County Beer Trail, and Hunterdon Main Streets. “Bicyclists are always looking for interesting destinations when planning their rides,” says Caryl Harris, goHunterdon Bicycle Specialist. “It made perfect sense to align bike routes on the site with the County’s tourism initiatives.”

“The Bike Hunterdon website provides a visually attractive, easy to navigate, informative resource for cyclists,” says Marc Saluk, Hunterdon County Economic Development and Tourism Director. “goHunterdon is a wonderful partner in the County’s efforts to promote Hunterdon County’s natural beauty and outdoor recreational opportunities,” he notes.

Posted on October 26, 2022

Hunterdon Schools Celebrate International Walk to School Month

Approximately 1,000 students at Barley Sheaf Elementary School, Califon Public School, Clinton Public School, Delaware Township School, Frenchtown Elementary School, Hampton Public School, High Bridge Elementary School, Lambertville Public School, Lebanon Borough School, and Reading Fleming Intermediate School have been celebrating International Walk to School (I-WALK) month with walk to school events.

I-WALK is part of a global movement that involves communities from across the country and around the world to encourage students to walk school during the month of October. In the United States, the event began in 1997. Today, thousands of schools across America in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico participate as part of a nationwide Safe Routes to School Program. In New Jersey, the program is funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

“I-WALK is a fun way to kick off the new school year and the fall walking season,” says Ryan Fisher, goHunterdon Safety Programs Manager. “Students, parents, teachers, and faculty, participate in the designated I-WALK event and are then motivated to walk to school on a regular basis,” he notes.

goHunterdon coordinates the Safe Routes to School Program in Hunterdon County

goHunterdon coordinates the Safe Routes to School Program in Hunterdon County, following the programs simple goals~ “Where it is safe, get more kids walking or bicycling; where it is not safe, make it safe.”

In addition to coordinating walk and bike to school events, go Hunterdon offers a variety of free pedestrian and safety presentations to schools throughout the year. For more information, contact Ryan Fisher, goHunterdon Safety Programs Manager, rfisher@gohunterdon.org

Posted on October 26, 2022

Environmental Education Programs Focus on Air Quality and Electric Vehicles

goHunterdon’s Environmental Education Program explores the connection between transportation choice and impact on the environment by providing lessons on Air Quality and Electric Vehicles to engage students in grades 4-8.

For the 2022-2023 school year, lessons are provided using a “Lesson in a Box” format, with all supplies and curriculum provided for teachers free of charge. Lessons have also been organized this year to align with Sustainable Jersey for Schools criteria to allow schools to earn points under the “Healthy School Environments” and “Student and Community Outreach” Action Items.

The program offerings include a “How Clean is the Air? air quality experiment, an “Anti-Idling” activity, and the popular “Electric Vehicle Challenge” program.

goHunterdon is currently providing educational support to nine Hunterdon County schools.

For more information on goHunterdon’s Environmental Education Program:
https://www.gohunterdon.org/Portals/0/PDF/goHunterdonEnvEd_Offerings_EVC_Merge_2022-2023FINAL.pdf

Posted on October 26, 2022

Join goHunterdon as a Community Mobility Associate

Join goHunterdon as a Community Mobility Associate!

goHunterdon is seeking a Community Mobility Associate to support goHunterdon’s expanding Community Mobility Program.

The ideal candidate will have interest in assisting individuals with transportation needs, have the ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with older adults, persons with a disability, and low income individuals.

To view the full job description and to apply online: https://www.gohunterdon.org/about-us/job-postings

goHunterdon: Promoting Sustainable Transportation

Serving Hunterdon County, NJ | Phone: (908) 788-5553 | About Us

Promoting Sustainable Transportation

Serving Hunterdon County, NJ
Phone: (908) 788-5553 | About Us