EZ Ride Honors City of Linden at 2026 Annual Recognition Event

The City of Linden received a Silver Award at EZ Ride's 2026 Annual Recognition Event, held September 24, 2026, at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth. The award recognizes Linden's outstanding achievements in the New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Recognition Program and the city's long-standing commitment to creating safer, more accessible routes for students and fostering a community that supports active transportation.

CITYWIDE AND SCHOOL RECOGNITION

Three Linden schools were also recognized at the event for their efforts to improve student safety, encourage healthy lifestyles, and reduce traffic congestion around schools. Linden Public School No. 1 received a Gold Award, while Linden Public School No. 4 and Linden Public School No. 10 received First Step Awards.

Mayor Derek Armstead commented on the recognition: "Keeping our children safe as they travel to and from school every day is a top priority for our administration. This Silver Award reflects the strong partnership between the City, our local schools, and organizations like EZ Ride. I am extremely proud of School No. 1, School No. 4, and School No. 10 for taking the lead in promoting healthier, safer, and more accessible transportation options for Linden's youth."

ABOUT THE EZ RIDE RECOGNITION PROGRAM

The 2026 Annual Recognition Event brought together transportation, education, government, and community leaders from across New Jersey to celebrate partnerships advancing mobility, safety, and sustainability. The event recognized achievements in two categories: Safe Routes to School (SRTS) awards honoring 220 schools and 75 municipalities for advancing safer, more walkable and bikeable communities, and Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) awards recognizing 11 businesses for leadership in EV adoption.

ABOUT EZ RIDE

EZ Ride is a nonprofit public-private partnership that helps businesses and governments implement transportation solutions that reduce costs, improve efficiency, and make travel easier and safer for the people they serve. The organization's Safe Routes to School Recognition Program evaluates municipal and school efforts to support student transportation safety and sustainability.

Union County Life covers municipal initiatives and civic achievements across all 21 Union County municipalities. Linden's recognition reflects the city's commitment to student safety and community-wide transportation planning.

7FAQ

What award did the City of Linden receive?
The City of Linden received a Silver Award from EZ Ride for outstanding achievements in the New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Recognition Program at the EZ Ride 2026 Annual Recognition Event on September 24, 2026.

What does the Silver Award recognize?
The award recognizes Linden's long-standing commitment to creating safer, more accessible routes for students and fostering a community that supports active transportation.

Which Linden schools were recognized?
Three schools were recognized: Linden Public School No. 1 received a Gold Award, while Linden Public School No. 4 and Linden Public School No. 10 received First Step Awards.

What is the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program?
SRTS is a New Jersey recognition program that honors schools and municipalities for advancing safer, more walkable and bikeable communities and supporting student transportation safety.

What did Mayor Armstead say about the award?
Mayor Armstead stated that keeping children safe is a top priority for the city administration, and the award reflects strong partnership between the City, schools, and EZ Ride.

Who is EZ Ride?
EZ Ride is a nonprofit public-private partnership that helps businesses and governments implement transportation solutions to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and make travel easier and safer.

How many schools and municipalities were recognized in the 2026 program?
The 2026 Recognition Event honored 220 schools and 75 municipalities in the Safe Routes to School program, plus 11 businesses for Electric Vehicle Adoption Leadership (EVAL) awards.

Why is school transportation safety important?
Safe routes to school encourage students to walk or bike, improve fitness and health, reduce traffic congestion, and support community sustainability efforts.

Where was the recognition event held?
The EZ Ride 2026 Annual Recognition Event was held at the Galloping Hill Golf Course in Kenilworth, New Jersey, on September 24, 2026.