The Borough of Roselle is kicking off its Street Smart NJ campaign with a news conference to raise awareness about pedestrian safety.
Roselle has experienced several pedestrian-vehicle crashes in recent yeras, including a fatal crash at the intersection of Chestnut Street and West 2nd Avenue on December 15, 2023. This campaign will focus on improving safety along West 2nd Avenue, particularly at the intersections of Chestnut and Locust streets.
Event participants include:
- Mayor Donald A. Shaw
- Borough Council President Cindy Thomas
- Councilwoman Isabel Sousa
- Acting Police Chief Helder Freire
- Superintendent Dr. Nathan Fisher
- Union County Commissioner Bette Jane Kowalski, NJTPA Third Vice Chair
- Director Michael Rizol, NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety
- Lisa Lee, Director, EZ Ride TMA