Key township officials gathered at Jackson Town Hall on Wednesday morning to address the 2024-2025 school bus routes and ensure the safety of students and residents as the new academic year approaches.
The meeting was attended by Township Administrator Terence Wall, Council President Jennifer L. Kuhn, Councilman Mordy Burnstein, Public Safety Director Manuel Candido, Traffic Safety Sergeant Jeff Henba, Department of Public Works Supervisor Shawn Bolinsky, representatives from T&M Associates, and members of the Jackson School Board and the LSTA.
The main focus of the meeting was the review of bus stops throughout the township, with the Traffic Safety Unit actively assessing and adjusting locations to ensure they are placed in safe areas. The officials emphasized that student safety is the top priority as the team works to fine-tune bus routes ahead of the school year.
In addition to safety measures, it was agreed that in the event of inclement weather causing school closures or delays, adjustments to the busing schedule will be made accordingly. This cooperation between the Board of Education and LSTA aims to minimize disruptions for families and improve coordination during winter storms.
The officials urged Jackson residents to remain patient during the first few weeks of the school year as the new routes are implemented. Traffic patterns may experience some delays initially, but the township assured the community that these will be addressed promptly.
Along with the bus routes discussion, township officials are reminding residents to observe local parking restrictions, particularly near county intersections. The Jackson Police Department will be increasing enforcement of Title 39 Motor Vehicle and Parking Violations and Chapter 103-6.2 Parking Restrictions on Township roadways at county intersections.
To assist residents in complying with these regulations, two graphics outlining the do’s and don’ts of parking restrictions were released and are available for public review. The initiative is part of the township’s “Three E’s” strategy—Education, Enforcement, and Engineering—to improve road safety.
Traffic safety officers will be actively enforcing these regulations starting in September, focusing on developments where traffic violations are common. Residents with questions regarding traffic rules or parking restrictions are encouraged to contact Traffic Safety Bureau Sergeant Jeff Henba at 732-928-1111, ext. 3028.
