Crossing guard communications and intersection safety
Summary
Newark accepted a $4 million state grant for the Safe Gateway pedestrianization and traffic calming project — at no cost to the city.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
$4.03 million in state funds with zero city match.
Pedestrians and neighborhoods receiving traffic calming improvements.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Municipal Council — November 5, 2026
A bid contract for the Newark Transit Village Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project is up for a vote — actual street-level safety work for people walking around the Transit Village area.
Municipal Council — July 14, 2026
Jackson has pushed for 15+ years to get crossing guards radios or phones so they can call police directly — she asked whether the new Motorola contract could cover it, and floated asking Motorola for donated devices.
Municipal Council — May 20, 2026
Newark accepted a $4 million state grant for the Safe Gateway pedestrianization and traffic calming project — at no cost to the city.
Municipal Council — January 21, 2026
Newark is due $39.3 million for Clinton Avenue intersection work. A resident asked the city to require talking pedestrian signals, leading pedestrian intervals, and high-visibility crosswalks in coordination with Essex County.
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