On the Move
Associated with the Middlesex County Improvement Authority Winter 2014
KMM Services Help Ease the Commute
Board of Directors
Ronald P. Hutchinson
CHAIRMAN
Broadrock Renewable
Jack Molenaar
VICE CHAIRMAN
Rutgers University
Granville Brady
TREASURER
Dr. Granville Y. Brady, AuD
George Ververides
SECRETARY
Middlesex County Department of Planning
Wendy Bruzzese
Mary Kay Murphy
Firmenich, Inc.
NJTPA
Peter Cantu
Township of Plainsboro
Tab Chukunta
St. Peter’s University
Hospital
Edward Cohen
EAC Associates
Todd Edelman
AppliedRapid, Inc.
Steven Fittante
NJ TRANSIT
Alex Hollywood
M.C.R.C.C.
Denise Nickel
MCIA
William R. Rayser
Johnson & Johnson
John Reissner
Magyar Bank
Peter Riga
Weichert Realty
Jay Weiner
Weiner & Weiner
Erik Wong
Borough of Metuchen
Joseph M. Lucas
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or many people, January represents a
fresh start. Lose 20 pounds. Be more
organized. Spend less money. Go Green.
By February, resolutions often falter. KMM can’t
help you keep all of your resolutions, but we
can help you save money and go green. We
work with employers, commuters, elected officials, community groups, and other partners
to implement programs that reduce congestion,
increase safety, and improve air quality.
KMM offers a comprehensive package of services, incentives, information, and recognition
to help employers make it easier for employees
to get to work. All of these are available at no
cost to you or your employees.
Assessments
Vanpool Sponsorship program provided by
NJ Transit or may qualify for an Empty Seat
Subsidy to get the vanpool up and running.
And, KMM’s Green Commuter Rewards program links participants to rebates for online
purchases at hundreds of stores.
Information Notification Network
(INN)
Our most popular service, the INN provides
real time information about road conditions,
mass transit information, community information, emergencies, and weather. Subscribers
select the specific roadways, communities,
and level of information that work for them.
Mass Transit
KMM’s experienced professionals will assess
the transportation needs of your company and
employees, identify appropriate options, and
recommend an implementation plan.
KMM’s Transit Guide to Middlesex County
connects commuters to where they want to go
via mass transit. Our Interactive Transit Map
points commuters to park and rides, historic
sites, and other information.
Commuter Services
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
KMM uses state of the art technology to assist
employees in finding long or short term carpool
and vanpool partners. Employees can create
profiles, identify potential matches, track daily
commuting, and register for special events
and contests.
Incentives
To address unexpected illness or overtime,
KMM offers qualifying rideshare commuters
up to three Emergency Rides Home each
year. Vanpool participants may benefit from the
Earth Day, Bike to Work Week, and Carfree
Week are just a few of the ways KMM supports walking and bicycling. Our Middlesex
County Bicycling Guide is a favorite among
bicyclists. And, we handle rental of bike lockers at NJ Transit sites in Middlesex County.
Recognition
KMM participates in the NJ Smart Workplaces
Awards program. Qualified employers are
recognized annually at one of four levels –
bronze, silver, gold, or platinum.
Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.
100 Bayard St., 2nd Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
P 732-745-4465 F 732-745-7482
[email protected] • www.kmm.org
Information Notification Network
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Car Free in 2013
oing Car Free was a blast this year. Why? Because KMM, along
with over 300 commuters, did so live and on the air with WCTC
1450 and New Brunswick’s Jimmy John’s franchise owner,
Nick Olson. Everyone who participated was entered to win a host of
prizes including a $50 gift card from Magyar Bank, Heldrich Spa Gift
Certificate, State Theater New Brunswick Tickets, Rutgers Football
Ticket Basket, and Fragrance Basket from Firmenich. Special thanks
to Greater Media, Hyatt New Brunswick, and all of our very generous
sponsors!
“Since I commute 55 miles to my place of employment, using
a car is necessary. However, I bring my lunch to work and use
containers that can be washed to avoid additional waste. I also
use my KMM tote bag from last year, along with other reusable
bags when I shop.”
– Linda M., New Millenium Bank
“For KMM’s Car Free Week, I packed lunch every day—normally
I drive all over to get lunch. Making the effort saved me time,
money and most importantly, heartburn! The best thing is, I have
continued to bring lunch to work; it’s a good habit that started
as a result of going car free for the week! Thank you KMM.”
– J.T.
Super Bowl Understand Your Transportation Options
If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to the Super Bowl, be sure to know the transportation
options available to you. Organizers have dubbed the February 2nd game the first “public
transportation” Super Bowl, and they mean it. Only those who have pre-purchased parking
permits will be able to park at the stadium. No drop-offs or pick-ups will be allowed on game
day. However, Fan Express Buses will operate from various remote locations.
Those without game day parking permits may wish to purchase a Super Pass from NJ
TRANSIT. Valid for unlimited travel on all NJ Transit trains, buses and light rail, including
trips to and from Newark Liberty International Airport and New York City, between January
27 and February 3, a Super Pass costs $50.
Parking permits and transit passes available at:
Parking Permits/Fan Express Bus Information: https://superbowl.clickandpark.com/#feb
Super Pass Information and Purchase: http://www.njtransit.com/var/var_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=SuperBowlTo
(Credit: Associated Press)
Additional Vanpool Subsidy During Pulaski Skyway Rehabilitation
There’s great news for those who drive the Pulaski Skyway to work. For the duration of the project, which began on January 1, qualified
vanpools originating in or destined for certain areas of Hoboken and Jersey City will be eligible for an additional subsidy under NJ TRANSIT’s Vanpool Sponsorship Program. Vanpools eligible for the increased benefit must start or end in one of these Hoboken or Jersey City
zip codes: 07030, 07037, 07306, 07310,07302, 07304, or 07305.
For more information, contact KMM at 732-745‑4465 or email us at [email protected].
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Fall Was for Walking and Biking in Middlesex County
eep Middlesex Moving helped to organize 22 Walk to School
Day events in 13 Middlesex County towns in the first two weeks
of October. Events took place in the small towns of Spotswood
and Dunellen, suburbs of Piscataway and East Brunswick, and urban
center of Perth Amboy. Over 5,000 schoolchildren participated and
received stickers, bookmarks, and reflective zipper pulls. Eight lucky
schools also received Clif Kids kits with fruit snacks and MORE stickers and worksheets!
KMM was also proud to play a part in helping to organize New Brunswick’s first Ciclovia! This day-long event, held on Sunday October 6,
closed three miles of city streets to motor vehicles and opened them
to people walking and biking. Activity centers at the New Brunswick
Teen Center on Joyce Kilmer Avenue and George Street and at the
Rutgers College Avenue Gym provided free open-air fitness classes
and information. Many community partners helped to make this event
happen, including the City of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Tomorrow, Johnson and Johnson, Robert Wood Johnson and St. Peter’s
hospitals, Rutgers University, and many more. We look forward to future
events in the years to come! Events like Ciclovia play an important
role in fostering a walking and biking culture in New Brunswick and
Middlesex County for all residents – young and old.
Woodbridge Mayor John McCormac led students and parents on a walk to Oak Ridge Heights
Elementary School. Photo courtesy Woodbridge Police Department.
Piscataway Police Detectives and Chief Richard Ivone joined students and
parents on the walk to Dwight D. Eisenhower School in Piscataway. Photo
courtesy Piscataway Police Dept.
Robert Frost Elementary School in East Brunswick
hosted a fun walk around their school.
Ten lucky New Brunswick youth received new bicycles and helmets as
part of New Brunswick Ciclovia. Photo courtesy Frank Villafane and New
Brunswick Tomorrow.
100 Bayard Street, 2nd Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Movers & Shakers
KMM Staff
The efforts of Keep Middlesex Moving are supported by the following institutions:
Borough of Carteret
K. Hovnanian Companies
Rutgers University
Borough of Highland Park
Middlesex County Improvement
Authority
Sayreville Public Library
Borough of Jamesburg
Borough of Metuchen
Borough of Milltown
Borough of South River
Borough of Spotswood
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Brunswick Square Mall
Buckler Associates
Business & Gov’t Insurance
Agency
City of New Brunswick
CME Associates
Colgate-Palmolive Company
County of Middlesex
Dr. Granville Brady
Greater Media Company
Johnson & Johnson
Middlesex County Regional Chamber of Commerce
South Plainfield & Piscataway Chamber of Commerce
Timothy Haahs & Associates, Inc.
New Brunswick Parking Authority
Township of Cranbury
New Jersey Department of
Transportation
Township of East Brunswick
New Jersey Turnpike Authority
NJ Alliance for Action
NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety
NJ TRANSIT
North Jersey Transportation Planning
Authority
Plan Smart NJ
PSE&G
QualCare Inc.
Robert Wood Johnson University
Hospital
Township of Edison
Township of Monroe
Township of North Brunswick
Township of Piscataway
Township of Plainsboro
Township of South Brunswick
Township of Woodbridge
Bill Neary
Executive Director
Roberta Karpinecz
Director of Operations
Cristina C. Fowler
Marketing Administration Manager
Morteza Ansari
Program Manager
Arlene Perez Holt
Rideshare Coordinator
Peter Bilton
Safe Routes to School Coordinator
Vicki Becker
Business Outreach Coordinator
Lynne Cuevas
Secretary/Bookkeeper
Verizon
Woodbridge Chamber of Commerce
United Way of Central Jersey
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals
Keep Middlesex Moving, Inc.
100 Bayard St., 2nd Floor
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
P 732-745-4465 F 732-745-7482
[email protected] • www.kmm.org