Montclair Sees ‘Unsafe Behavior’ From Walkers, Bikers, Town Says

MONTCLAIR, NJ — Montclair has seen “numerous” reports lately of unsafe behavior on the streets, municipal officials say.

Montclair township officials issued the following advisory on Friday afternoon:

“Getting outside is a great way for everyone to stay physically and mentally healthy during this stressful time. Whether you’re enjoying a walk, run, bike ride, skateboarding, rollerblading, or other activity in the out-of-doors, it's important to keep safe not only by maintaining social-distancing but also by being very mindful of traffic on our roads.”

Officials continued:

“The township has received numerous reports of unsafe behaviors on our streets by pedestrians, bicyclists, skateboarders and others. The fact that businesses may be closed to the public does not mean vehicular traffic has gone away. We ask that all road users keep safe by minding the rules of the road and watching out for one another.”

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