The City of Lambertville has partnered with goHunterdon to conduct a “Street Smart NJ” campaign, a pedestrian safety education program aimed at reducing pedestrian-motor vehicles crashes.  The campaign will take place throughout the month of July, featuring awareness, education and enforcement of proper safety skills.


Street Smart NJ is a collaborative effort between public, private and non-profit organizations. The City of Lambertville has partnered with goHunterdon, a local non-profit organization dedicated to promoting safe and sustainable transportation, to encourage five key behaviors to improve safety:

1. “Heads Up; Phones Down”
2. “Use Crosswalks”
3. “Wait for the Walk”
4. “Obey Speed Limits”
5. “Stop for Pedestrians”

From July 1- 26, 2019, signs, posters, banners, tip cards, and other safety messaging materials will be posted and distributed throughout the community to reinforce these key messages.  E-blasts and will also be used to raise additional awareness about pedestrian safety. 

From 2015- 2017, there were a total of nine (9) pedestrian crashes recorded in the City of Lambertville. A similar campaign was conducted in the city in 2017. 

Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise across the country.  On average, one pedestrian is killed every two days in New Jersey and 12 are injured daily.  Street Smart NJ is one of many initiatives in New Jersey working to help the state reach its goal of zero pedestrian fatalities. The campaign reminds people that everyone has a role to play in making our streets safer. Drivers need to obey speed limits and stop for people crossing; people walking need to use crosswalks (marked and unmarked) and cross with the signals; and everyone needs to avoid distractions.


ABOUT THE CITY OF LAMBERTVILLE

Just 1.3 square miles along the Delaware River, the City of Lambertville is a town well-known for antique shops, art galleries, history and dining.  Its scenic views make it a popular travel destination. The population of Lambertville is approximately 4,000. Lead my Mayor Julia Fahl and the Governing Body, Lambertville is the only city in Hunterdon County, and one of the smallest cities in the United States.

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ABOUT GoHUNTERDON

GoHunterdon, formerly HART TMA, is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting sustainable transportation in Hunterdon County, NJ. The goal of goHunterdon is to educate the public on transportation choices and provide opportunities to choose sustainable transportation as mode choice. goHunterdon is funded, in part, by the Federal Highway Administration via the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, NJ Department of Transportation, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety, NJ TRANSIT and private funding sources.  goHunterdon is governed by an independent Board of Directors.  Free Programs and Services include:  Carpool Matching Carpooling Incentives and Support Employer Relocation Services/Employee Attraction/Retention Municipal Technical Assistance and Grantwriting Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Programming Employer Relocation Services Environmental Education/Sustainability Community Mobility/Transportation Coaching Park & Ride Information Public Transit Information 

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