Pedestrian Safety

Driver Charged With DWI After Striking 2 Pedestrians at Jefferson & Maplewood July 20

A 27-year-old Maplewood resident was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated after striking two pedestrians at Maplewood Avenue and Jefferson Avenue in Maplewood late…

Maplewood Police Traffic Bureau Joins State Crackdown on Distracted Driving

Ahead of a statewide crackdown on distracted driving that began Monday, April 1, the Maplewood Police Department began stepping up traffic enforcement around town, deploying…

Maplewood Leaders Aim to Improve Pedestrian Safety at Baker St Underpass With Fence, Signage & Enforcement

A new fence along Baker Street in Maplewood, new signs asking pedestrians to use crosswalks, and increased police enforcement are all part of a plan…

South Orange Trustees to Vote on Lenox/Ridgewood 4-Way Stop Sign August 27

On August 27, the South Orange Village Board of Trustees will vote on whether or not to install a 4-way stop sign for Ridgewood Road…

Engineers Unveil Plan for One-Way Traffic on Maplewood Ave Between Lenox & Baker

A plan to make Maplewood Avenue one-way (southbound only) between Baker and Lenox in Maplewood Village received generally positive feedback from residents and neighbors at…

Town to Discuss Making Part of Maplewood Ave One Way at May 31 Meeting

From Maplewood Township: A public meeting will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at The Woodland, 60 Woodland Road, in…

As Pedestrian Deaths in NJ Rise, South Orange PD Pledges Aggressive Enforcement & Education

From the South Orange Police Department: Across New Jersey pedestrian fatalities were up in 2017 reaching their highest point in more than 24 years according…

Maplewood to Consider Ticketing Pedestrians for Distracted Walking

Below is a summary of a discussion from the January 16 Maplewood Township Committee meeting about the possible creation of an ordinance to be discussed…

4th & Valley 5-Year Tax Abatement Approved, Site Plan Hearing Continues Before SO Planning Board

A staggered five-year tax abatement for the 106-unit Meridia development at 4th & Valley was approved by the South Orange Village Board of Trustees at…

With Fire, Gratitude — and Some Greek — Dafis Takes Office on Maplewood Township Committee

As Dean Dafis became the newest member of the five-person Maplewood Township Committee yesterday, many of his colleagues — including Mayor Vic DeLuca — commented…