Mobility Matters

Meet KMM's Newest Staff Members!

In this episode of Mobility Matters Podcast, we talk with KMM's newest team members, Izzy Gonzalez, Safe Routes to School Coordinator and Connor Wallace, Program Coordinator. Many of you have met Izzy and Connor from the dozens of bike rodeos and community outreach events KMM has organized. Izzy and Connor have been working tirelessly to create new and exciting programs for children, families, employers and everyone who lives and works in Middlesex County. Check out this episode of Mobility Matters and show Izzy and Connor some love the next time you see them! 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 [http://instagram.com/keepmiddlesexmoving/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KeepMiddlesexMovingInc], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmm/], X [http://twitter.com/middlesexcmuter], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6epKvlvQ6grGdiBa81Zcw/videos?view_as=subscriber], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kmm.org]. Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc. Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron [https://bertbaron.com/].

NJ TRANSIT AVATAR Pilot with Jack Dean, Sr. Program Director, Research & Community Services at NJ Transit

What do Autonomous Vehicles and NJ TRANSIT have in common? In this latest podcast episode, Arlene Holt and Brian Tobin talk with John (Jack) Dean, Sr. Program Director, Research & Community Services at NJ Transit, about a unique pilot program that was sponsored by NJ TRANSIT in 2023, with help from Rutgers University’s Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) and working with Infratek Solutions, Inc. AVATAR, or Autonomous Vehicle Assessment, Testing And Research, Pilot, allowed transportation professionals to experience autonomous vehicles in a secure environment and better understand how we can utilize this technology to solve first mile/last mile transit gaps. You can learn more about the AVATAR Pilot at this link https://www.njtransit.com/Avatar To view images from KMM's visit to the AVATAR testing site, visit https://bit.ly/42G1zZb. #AVATAR #autonomousvehicles #middlesexcountynj #njtransit #firstmilelastmile 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 [http://instagram.com/keepmiddlesexmoving/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KeepMiddlesexMovingInc], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmm/], X [http://twitter.com/middlesexcmuter], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6epKvlvQ6grGdiBa81Zcw/videos?view_as=subscriber], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kmm.org]. Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc. Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron [https://bertbaron.com/].

Work Zone Safety Month with George Fallat, Supervising Engineer for the Middlesex County, NJ Department of Transportation.

April is not only Distracted Driving Awareness Month but it's also Work Zone Safety Month. In this episode of Mobility Matters, KMM's Executive Director, Brian Tobin talks with George Fallat, Supervising Engineer, for the Office of Engineering at the Middlesex County Department of Transportation, about the importance of safe driving and working in highway work zones. You can learn more about National Work Zone Safety Awareness Week by visiting https://www.nwzaw.org/. For more information on Middlesex County Department of Transportation, visit https://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/government/departments/department-of-transportation-1130 #workzonesafety #distracteddriving #april #middlesexcountynj 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 [http://instagram.com/keepmiddlesexmoving/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KeepMiddlesexMovingInc], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmm/], X [http://twitter.com/middlesexcmuter], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6epKvlvQ6grGdiBa81Zcw/videos?view_as=subscriber], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kmm.org]. Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc. Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron [https://bertbaron.com/].

The NJTPA and The Complete Streets Demonstration Library

We are joined by Jasmine Lawrence, Principal Planner, TMA & Mobility Programs for the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) for a discussion on how the NJTPA supports local and state agencies within their 13-county northern New Jersey region, with funding for transportation investments such as bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure projects. We also explore the benefits of the NJTPA's Complete Streets Demonstration Library, which provides resources for short-term safety improvements that can lead to long-term enhancements in community mobility and safety. Resources mentioned in this episode: NJTPA Complete Streets Demonstration Library [https://www.njtpa.org/demonstrationlibrary.aspx] NJTPA Muncipal Programs [https://www.njtpa.org/municipalities.aspx] More information on Complete Streets: NJ Department of Transportation Complete Streets [https://www.transportation.gov/mission/health/complete-streets] US DOT Federal Highway Administration Complete Streets [https://highways.dot.gov/complete-streets] Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) Serving New Jersey: North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority [https://www.njtpa.org/Home.aspx] - Serving the 13 Northern NJ Counties Delaware Valley Regional Planning Authority [https://www.dvrpc.org/] - Serving Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Mercer Counties South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization [https://www.sjtpo.org/] - Serving Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, and Salem Counties Need assistance implementing a Complete Streets policy in your municipality? Contact your local Transportation Management Association (TMA) [https://www.tmacouncilnj.org/] for more 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 [http://instagram.com/keepmiddlesexmoving/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KeepMiddlesexMovingInc], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmm/], X [http://twitter.com/middlesexcmuter], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6epKvlvQ6grGdiBa81Zcw/videos?view_as=subscriber], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kmm.org]. Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc. Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron [https://bertbaron.com/].

Meet KMM's New Executive Director, Brian N. Tobin

Join us for an engaging conversation as we welcome our new Executive Director, Brian N. Tobin to the podcast! In this episode, we dive into his background, uncover the experiences that have shaped his leadership style, and explore his vision for the future of our organization. Learn about his goals, the strategies he plans to implement, and the passion that drives him to make a difference. Whether you’re a long-time supporter or new to Mobility Matters, this episode offers an inside look at the exciting plans and fresh perspectives that will guide us forward. Don’t miss it! 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 [http://instagram.com/keepmiddlesexmoving/], Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/KeepMiddlesexMovingInc], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/kmm/], X [http://twitter.com/middlesexcmuter], YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS6epKvlvQ6grGdiBa81Zcw/videos?view_as=subscriber], and BlueSky [https://bsky.app/profile/kmm.org]. Mobility Matters Podcast is created and produced by Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc. Editing, sound mixing, and co-produced by Bert Baron [https://bertbaron.com/].