Elizabeth Earns Silver Award for Student Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety

The City of Elizabeth will receive a Silver Award from EZ Ride through the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Recognition Program on Thursday, September 24, 2026. The award recognizes the city's efforts to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety for students and to support walking and biking as transportation options.

EZ Ride will present the award at its 2026 Annual Recognition Event, held at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. The annual event brings together transportation, education, government, and community leaders from throughout New Jersey to recognize partnerships focused on mobility, safety, and sustainability.

Elizabeth's school community will also be recognized at the event. A total of 15 Elizabeth schools will receive recognition for their efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce traffic congestion around school buildings.

The schools receiving recognition are:

Gold Awards (11 schools)

Christopher Columbus School No. 15, Donald Stewart School No. 51, Dr. Frank J. Cicarell Academy, Jerome Dunn School No. 9, John E. Dwyer Technology Academy, Joseph Battin School No. 4, Juan Pablo Duarte José Julián Martí School No. 28, Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, Victor Mravlag School No. 21, and William F. Halloran School No. 22.

Bronze Awards (3 schools)

Columbus School No. 15 Annex, Elmora School No. 12, and JVJ STEM Academy.

First Step Award (1 school)

Winfield Scott No. 2.

The Safe Routes to School Recognition Program celebrates municipalities and schools across New Jersey that are working to make it safer and more convenient for students to walk and bike to school.

FAQ

Q: What award is Elizabeth receiving on September 24?

A: The City of Elizabeth will receive a Silver Award from EZ Ride through the New Jersey Safe Routes to School Recognition Program. The award recognizes the city's efforts to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety for students.

Q: When and where is the EZ Ride 2026 Annual Recognition Event?

A: The event is Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth.

Q: Why is Elizabeth receiving this award?

A: Elizabeth is being recognized for its efforts to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety for students and to support walking and biking as transportation options.

Q: How many Elizabeth schools are being recognized?

A: Fifteen Elizabeth schools are receiving recognition at the 2026 Annual Recognition Event.

Q: How many schools received Gold Awards?

A: Eleven Elizabeth schools earned Gold Awards for their efforts to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce traffic congestion around schools.

Q: What are the names of the schools receiving Gold Awards?

A: The Gold Award recipients are Christopher Columbus School No. 15, Donald Stewart School No. 51, Dr. Frank J. Cicarell Academy, Jerome Dunn School No. 9, John E. Dwyer Technology Academy, Joseph Battin School No. 4, Juan Pablo Duarte José Julián Martí School No. 28, Sonia Sotomayor School No. 25, Thomas Jefferson Arts Academy, Victor Mravlag School No. 21, and William F. Halloran School No. 22.

Q: Which schools received Bronze Awards?

A: Three schools received Bronze Awards: Columbus School No. 15 Annex, Elmora School No. 12, and JVJ STEM Academy.

Q: Which school received the First Step Award?

A: Winfield Scott No. 2 received the First Step Award.

Q: What is the Safe Routes to School Recognition Program?

A: The program is a New Jersey initiative that recognizes municipalities and schools working to make it safer and more convenient for students to walk and bike to school.

Q: Who presents the award?

A: EZ Ride, a transportation and community development organization, presents the award as part of its 2026 Annual Recognition Event.

Q: Can the public attend the event?

A: The event brings together transportation, education, government, and community leaders. Contact EZ Ride for information about public attendance or registration.