EZ Ride

05/12/2026

New data from Europe is challenging the narrative around e-bikes and scooters.

As micromobility use continues to surge, injury rates are actually declining in Europe.

Between 2024–2025:
• Shared e-bike trips increased by 72%
• Total e-bike & e-scooter kilometers travelled grew by 49% and 14% respectively
• Injury risk for e-bikes fell by 18%
• Shared e-scooter injury risk per million kilometers travelled fell by 1%

The findings suggest that safer technology, better infrastructure, rider education, speed caps, and geofencing can make micromobility safer at scale.

This is an important reminder that investing in sustainable transportation and safer streets go hand in hand. Cities don’t have to choose between innovation and safety, they can build both.

See the data at: https://micromobilityforeurope.eu/shared-e-scooter-and-e-bike-injury-risk-continues-downward-trend-across-europe-in-2025/

Read the Streetsblog article:
https://usa.streetsblog.org/2026/05/08/e-bikes-and-scooters-are-getting-even-safer-in-europe-data

05/12/2026

About 18% of bike and pedestrian crashes in New Jersey involve kids and teens, a big reason why Youth Traffic Safety Month matters. This May, help teach young drivers, walkers, and riders to stay visible, follow traffic rules, and share the road safely!

Alrededor del 18% de los choques de bicicletas y peatones en Nueva Jersey involucran a niños y adolescentes, una gran razón por la cual el Mes de la Seguridad del Tráfico Juvenil es importante. ¡Este mayo, ayuda a enseñar a los jóvenes conductores, peatones y ciclistas a mantenerse visibles, seguir las normas de tránsito y compartir la carretera de manera segura!

05/11/2026

People all over the country are celebrating bike month by riding to work or school instead of driving and today marks the first day of Bike to Work Week!

Celebrate this week by riding your bike to work and post a picture with !

Photo credit: Mircea Iancu from Pixabay

05/11/2026

Your journey towards a Healthy Monday walking routine starts with a single step. Before you know it, you're walking towards an easy, effective way to fit exercise into your day. Here are some ideas for you can fit a walk into your day today: https://ow.ly/W2KU50SFwjy

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

05/07/2026

May is officially Bike Month and New Jersey Walk & Bike to School Month! Governor Mikie Sherrill has proclaimed May 2026 as a time to celebrate safer, healthier, and more active communities across the state.

From Bike to Work Week (May 11–17) to Bike to Work Day on May 15, schools and towns throughout New Jersey will host rides, walk-to-school events, bike rodeos, and safety programs all month long.

Walking and biking to school help students stay active, focused, and ready to learn, while also reducing traffic congestion, improving air quality, and making our streets safer for everyone.

Interested in organizing an event in your community? Reach out to your local Transportation Management Association (TMA) and Safe Routes to School coordinator to get involved!

Contact EZ Ride at: (201) 939-4242 option 3 or [email protected]

05/07/2026

Yesterday was National Bike to School Day and May is National Bike Month! You will see more cyclists on the road with the warmer weather. Please remember to share the road with all users and always slow down and pass at a safe distance

05/06/2026

Have you ever seen a Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB)? RRFBs consist of two, rectangular-shaped yellow indications, each with a light-emitting diode (LED)-array-based light source. RRFBs flash with an alternating high frequency when activated to improve the visibility of pedestrians with drivers.

RRFBs can reduce crashes by 47% and increase motorist yielding rates up to 98%.

For more information, visit; https://highways.dot.gov/safety/proven-safety-countermeasures/rectangular-rapid-flashing-beacons-rrfb

05/06/2026

Keep Kids Alive Awareness Day was Friday, May 1, 2026. A great reminder to slow down to 25 mph in areas where children walk, bike, or play such as school zones, parks, and fields.

Be aware. Slow Down Everyday!

To learn more about the initiative, visit: www.keepkidsalivedrive25.org.

05/05/2026

Wearing a bike helmet is one of the easiest ways to protect yourself on every ride.

Across New Jersey, some municipal police are rewarding riders who do the right thing, “observing” helmet use by kids and handing out vouchers for a free slice of pizza or ice cream!

It’s a fun idea with a serious message: Safety Matters.

Let’s set a good example for our young community members. Helmet on, every ride… and make sure it fits properly.