🚦 Monmouth County Officials Launch “Safe Streets For All” Initiative Ahead of New School Year

MONMOUTH COUNTY, NJ — With the new school year just weeks away, Monmouth County officials are reminding drivers, pedestrians and cyclists to stay alert as local roads prepare to become increasingly busy.

Prosecutor Raymond Santiago joined the Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners, Little Silver Mayor Robert Neff Jr., Monmouth County Sheriff Shaun Golden and members of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and Little Silver Police Department Thursday for a press conference announcing the “Safe Streets For All in Monmouth County” initiative. (The Monmouth Journal⁠)

Officials emphasized that the return of students will bring increased activity to area roadways, including school buses, motorists, pedestrians, cyclists and e-bike riders.

Prosecutor Santiago stressed that roadway safety is a shared responsibility and urged everyone to remain focused while traveling.

📵 Officials are reminding everyone to:

* Put down the phones. * Avoid distractions while driving, walking or riding. * Watch carefully for pedestrians and cyclists. * Follow traffic laws. * Remain alert around school buses and students.

🎧 Santiago specifically urged motorists and other road users to remove headphones and avoid distractions while navigating roadways.

Monmouth County officials also highlighted the importance of municipalities identifying dangerous intersections and pursuing safety improvements. County leaders said grant funding is available for projects such as improved crosswalks, signage and traffic signals. (News 12 - Default⁠)

The message from officials was simple: everyone has a role in keeping Monmouth County’s roads safe.

🚸 With students returning to school soon, drivers are encouraged to slow down, stay alert and share the road.

📸 PHOTOS: Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office

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