NJ TRANSIT GOES BACK TO SCHOOL WITH INTERACTIVE SAFETY PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS
From Kindergarten to High School, Students Will Learn the Importance of Safety
September 8, 2025
NEWARK, NJ — The school bell is ringing, and NJ TRANSIT is back in the classroom—bringing rail, school bus and pedestrian safety to life through exciting, age-appropriate education programs for students of all abilities. With the launch of its dynamic school-year initiatives starting in the fall and spring—Special SEAT (Safety Education Awareness Training), Protecting Our Pedestrians (POP), Safety Town, and Safety Rules! —NJ TRANSIT is putting safety front and center for students from kindergarten through high school. These exciting programs are now booking for Fall 2025 and Spring 2026.
Special SEAT (Safety Education Awareness Training)
Designed for students with special needs, Special SEAT delivers engaging, multi-sensory safety education using puppets, crafts, visual aids, and real-world role-playing. Students learn about the dangers of trespassing, the importance of obeying signs and signals and to stay behind the yellow line on the platforms.
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Protecting Our Pedestrians (POP)
This energetic, interactive 45-minute presentation teaches students of all ages how to cross streets safely, recognize traffic hazards, and stay alert around transit systems. Featuring NJ TRANSIT’s safety video “Sly Fox and Birdie”, the program is fun, visual, and informative.
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Safety Town – A City Built for Safety
In partnership with University Hospital of Newark and local organizations, NJ TRANSIT brings Safety Town to life—a fully mobile mini-city with traffic lights, sidewalks, crosswalks, tracks, and more! Kids practice real-life safety in a kid-sized world, learning how to make safe decisions whether biking, walking, or commuting.
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Safety Rules! For All Students
Whether it’s by bus, light rail, or train, Safety Rules! delivers core transit safety lessons to students in grades K–12 through hands-on learning, age-appropriate media and group discussions.
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The Safety Education Program team also provides presentations and resources for adults, libraries and community groups. From PTA meetings to senior centers, the team is available to deliver engaging safety sessions to help protect everyone in our communities.
New for 2025-2026: Permanent School Safety Partnerships
We’re proud to introduce permanent safety partnerships with schools located near rail tracks—ensuring consistent, year-round safety reinforcement.
These partnerships include:
Two guaranteed presentations per school year (Fall and Spring), with NJ TRANSIT Safety Education Specialists delivering customized safety programming covering School Bus, Rail, and Light Rail.
“Safety Week” collaborations with schools to amplify awareness through assemblies, activities, and immersive learning.
Together, we’re building safer habits, stronger partnerships, and a statewide culture of transportation safety.
Contact Information:
To schedule one of the presentations please contact the safety education department:
North Jersey: [email protected] | 862-390-4030
South Jersey: [email protected] | 201-407-1972
NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 165 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.
