North Brunswick Targets Certain Roads For Pedestrian Safety

NORTH BRUNSWICK, NJ — North Brunswick Township identified several key roads and intersections that will be getting increased police enforcement to help prevent pedestrians from being hit by cars. The stepped-up enforcement begins in September, just in time for back to school.

North Brunswick received a $15,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Highway Traffic Safety to conduct pedestrian safety activities in 2017-2018.

"The enforcement portion consists of various crosswalks both marked and unmarked within the Township that have been identified through complaints received from the public," said Lt. Michael McGinn of the Traffic Safety Bureau. "North Brunswick has several state highways that intersect roads for schools. Officers will be observing these areas for not only drivers who fail to stop for pedestrians in crosswalks, but also distracted or unsafe drivers.”

Starting in September, expect to see increased police presence on the following North Brunswick roadways:

Cozzens Lane: There will be enhanced crosswalk enforcement along Cozzens Lane in front of Sabella Park.

New Jersey Rt. 26 (Livingston Avenue)

U.S. Rt. 130

Hermann Road: Although not funded through the grant, Hermann Road in front of the municipal building will receive a new marked crosswalk with flashing beacons to allow pedestrians to cross from the overflow parking lot to the municipal building.

Police will be handing out pedestrian safety literature and issuing citations on those roadways.

Photo: This photo shows Adams, New Jersey in North Brunswick looking westbound Cozzens Lane. Date: May 2, 2015 Source: Own work Author: Mr. Matte/Wikimedia Commons