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Paramus NJ, a tragic accident occurred Wednesday evening on Farview Avenue in Paramus, where a pedestrian was struck and killed.
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Fair Lawn NJ, a school crossing guard was seriously injured in a vehicle accident at the intersection of Arnold Street and Hopper Avenue in Fair Lawn, New Jersey, on the morning of Wednesday, January 22.
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On average, 106 people die each day as a result of car accidents in the United States. Many of these people are pedestrians. Because of the risk posed by dangerous drivers, pedestrians have to take precautions. Pedestrian safety and awareness are not things most people are ever really taught about, beyond looking both ways before crossing the road. This post will delve into this topic and will offer a list of pedestrian safety tips that you can use to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when you are all out and about.
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photos courtesy of the Village Manager of Ridgewood Keith Kazmark
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Ridgewood NJ, according to the Village Manager Keith Kazmark, East Glen sidewalks are nearly complete and should be done before the beginning of the new school year.
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Ridgewood NJ, during a recent Ridgewood Village Council meeting, a concerned resident voiced his opinion about the village’s new street signs, sparking a broader discussion among attendees. The resident highlighted what he perceives as an increased use of street signs that only identify one street at the marked intersection, leaving the other unmarked.
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Ho-Ho-Kus NJ, the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department recently took part in the Pedestrian Crosswalk Detail, an important safety initiative sponsored by AAA. During this event, officers focused on enforcing pedestrian safety laws and raising public awareness about the importance of yielding to pedestrians in marked crosswalks.
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Glen Rock NJ, on the afternoon of June 20th, following the last day of school, Glen Rock’s Crossing Guards were honored at a luncheon courtesy of Victor and Evan Quinn at the Glen Rock Inn.
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Continue reading Hudson Street Parking Garage in Ridgewood – Pedestrians beware!
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Edgewater NJ, in a heartbreaking turn of events, authorities have confirmed the identity of the pedestrian tragically struck and killed by a vehicle in Edgewater over the weekend.
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Ridgewood NJ, on Tuesday , Congressman Josh Gottheimer came to Travel School in Ridgewood to announce $176,000 in infrastructure funding for the planning and engineering of new sidewalks through the NJ Safe Routes to School Program.
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Ridgewood NJ, the recent pedestrian tragedy on Maple Avenue in front of the Ridgewood Public Library reminds everyone that promoting pedestrian safety in a walkable community like Ridgewood is essential, and it’s great to hear that safety is a top priority. Installing crosswalk signals and encouraging individuals to use the push button signals at key intersections, such as the one at Linwood Avenue. and Fairfield Avenue, is an important step in ensuring the safety of pedestrians.
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Ridgewood NJ, pedestrian safety activist Frank Geraghty for pointing out that on a daily basis vehicles on East Ridgewood avenue east of Maple avenue make illegal left turns over double lines to get into Jersey Mike’s restaurant parking lot on the north side of avenue. Jersey Mike’s has erected an illegal DO NOT BLOCK sign warning motorists not to block their parking lot entrance which then allows east bound cars to illegally cross double lines while blocking traffic behind them as they enter their parking lot. Saturday is the most dangerous day here.
In our increasingly urbanized and interconnected world, pedestrian safety has become a paramount concern. The bustling streets that once epitomized progress and modernity now serve as a backdrop for an unfortunate reality: pedestrian accidents. The interplay of various factors contributes to this alarming phenomenon, and a deeper examination of these causes unveils a tapestry of challenges that must be addressed comprehensively to ensure the safety of those on foot.
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by Frank Geraghty
Paramus NJ, The DOT has a big problem on Front Road & Midland Avenue in Paramus that is why a rare warning sign has been placed on From Road at Midland Avenue before traffic signals, “Right Turn Must Yield To Pedestrians”. I see big problems there too but I have a different solution. Motorists making a right on red especially during rush hour are forced to move fast to avoid getting hit by fast moving horn blowing vehicles coming from under the Garden State Parkway overpass. See enclosed photos taken on a quiet Sunday of a white car forced to abruptly stop on crosswalk as a speeding black car passes. Scared drivers who would prefer not to make a right on red are forced to make a right turn by horn blowing motorists from behind.
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