EZ Ride

EZ Ride EZ Ride’s services are a one stop for all your transportation needs that include carpools, vanpool

In the aftermath of the gas crisis, the Meadowlands Transportation Brokerage Corporation was incorporated in 1983 as a not for profit, public-private partnership to improve access, reduce congestion and promote economic growth by working with business and government agencies to address the employee commuting challenges in Northern New Jersey. The charter members were the Port Authority of New York

& New Jersey, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, New Jersey Sports & Exposition Authority, New Jersey Meadowlands Commission, New Jersey Department of Transportation and the Meadowlands Regional Chamber of Commerce. The Meadowlands Transportation Brokerage Corporation did business as “Meadowlink” and was the first Transportation Management Association (TMA) in the state of New Jersey. The Meadowlink name tied the agency’s identity to the geographic area around the Meadowlands. As the agency expanded to an area beyond the Meadowlands, it began using the name EZ Ride, which shifted attention from its geographic base to the service it provided. The EZ Ride name stuck and in 2005, it became the primary brand identification of the Meadowlands Transportation Brokerage Corporation. EZ Ride’s services are convenient and cost effective because they are integrated – a one stop for all your transportation needs that include carpools, vanpools, shuttles, transportation for older adults and people with disabilities, and bike and pedestrian programs. Today, EZ Ride manages New Jersey’s largest carpool, vanpool and shuttle services for businesses, colleges, universities, and municipalities. EZ Ride operates a mixed fleet of minibuses, vans, and sedans that provide more than 700,000 passenger trips each year.

Back to School = Back to Safety!As students across New Jersey return to school, safe streets start with all of us. Wheth...
09/01/2026

Back to School = Back to Safety!

As students across New Jersey return to school, safe streets start with all of us. Whether you’re driving, walking, biking, riding an e-bike, or taking the school bus, a little extra attention can make a big difference.

Here are a few reminders for a safer school year:

Drivers: Slow down in school zones, put your phone away, watch for pedestrians and cyclists, and obey school bus laws.

Pedestrians: Use sidewalks and crosswalks, stay alert, and look left, right, and left again before crossing.

Bicyclists and e-bike riders: Wear a helmet, follow traffic laws, stay visible, and be especially cautious at intersections.

Bus riders: Wait safely away from the road, follow the driver's instructions, and never walk behind a school bus.

Reminder for Monmouth County municipalities: The New Jersey Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Grant Program has a mandatory pre-application milestone deadline of October 9, 2026. Now is the time to identify opportunities to make school routes and community streets safer.

Safe streets don't happen by accident. Slow down. Stay alert. Share the road. Let's work together to make sure every student gets to school and every traveler gets home safely.

Read the full article and safety reminders for families: https://www.tapinto.net/towns/middletown/sections/community/articles/watch-back-to-school-safety-monmouth-county-officials-urge-drivers-to-slow-down-stay-alert-remind-municipalities-about-safe-routes-to-school-grant-application-due-date?utm_source=tapinto_weekend&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=middletown&utm_term=20260830&utm_content=art_text

Students are heading back to school, and safety starts with all of us. New Jersey recorded approximately 16,000 school b...
09/01/2026

Students are heading back to school, and safety starts with all of us. New Jersey recorded approximately 16,000 school bus-related crashes from 2016 to 2024. Let’s watch for children crossing streets to board and disembark from school buses, stop 20 feet behind school buses that are stopped with their stop sign out, follow school bus laws, and slow down in school zones.

Los estudiantes regresan a clases y la seguridad comienza con todos nosotros. Nueva Jersey registró aproximadamente 16.000 accidentes relacionados con autobuses escolares entre 2016 y 2024. Estemos atentos a los niños que cruzan la calle para subir o bajar de los autobuses escolares, detengámonos a 20 pies (unos 6 metros) detrás de los autobuses que estén parados con la señal de alto desplegada, respetemos las normas de tráfico relativas a estos vehículos y reduzcamos la velocidad en las zonas escolares.

The post-meal walk may be the easiest habit you haven't tried yet.Take a few laps around the office with a coworker or b...
08/31/2026

The post-meal walk may be the easiest habit you haven't tried yet.

Take a few laps around the office with a coworker or by yourself before returning to your desk, or take a short walk after dinner to support digestion, reduce post-meal blood sugar levels, and add more movement to your day.
Learn more: https://healthymonday.com/.../the-power-of-a-post-meal-walk

“What is New Jersey’s New E-Bike Law and what does it mean for me and my child?”If you’ve been wondering about NJ’s new ...
08/31/2026

“What is New Jersey’s New E-Bike Law and what does it mean for me and my child?”

If you’ve been wondering about NJ’s new e-bike law and how it affects you or your child, learn more at EZ Ride’s FREE webinar focused on New Jersey’s E-Bike Law and E-Bike Safety Tips for Parents & Guardians on Tuesday, September 1 at 7:00 PM.

During this webinar, we’ll discuss:
- What parents and guardians need to know about New Jersey’s new e-bike law
- How to identify a legal e-bike
- Important e-bike safety tips for children and teens
- What to consider when choosing an e-bike for your teen or yourself

Interested in attending? Register today at: tinyurl.com/E-bikeWebinarNJ or at : https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/4aGOF_XARnWDAT7tbevQEQ

Registered participants will receive a webinar link prior to the event. Have questions? Feel free to contact us at [email protected].

Ride Safe. Ride Smart. Ride Legal.

The Secretary of Transportation has asked Congress to defund all bike lanes — and to remove bike lanes that already exis...
08/28/2026

The Secretary of Transportation has asked Congress to defund all bike lanes — and to remove bike lanes that already exist from busy roads.

Now, the Senate is considering adding language to the transportation reauthorization bill that would restrict what kinds of roads could have bike lanes.

Bike lanes narrow roads, prevent speeding, and reduce bicycle crashes. They provide a safe space for students to ride to school and for adults to ride to work and transit. Bicyclists also have a right to ride on the roads and get home safely. Bikes reduce traffic congestion and provide a way for those who don’t have cars to get around in a sustainable way.

Please contact your elected representatives and ask them to vote NO on any transportation reauthorization bill that would restrict the ability of federal funding to be used on bike safety projects.

The League of American Bicyclists has drafted a letter you can send to your representatives. Please consider sending an email at https://action.bikeleague.org/page/101946/action/1?ea.tracking.id=email-advocacy&ea.url.id=5940207&forwarded=true

.dep

Curbside EV Charging Can Support Apartment Dwellers with EVs Curbside charging is EV charging by the roadside. It can in...
08/28/2026

Curbside EV Charging Can Support Apartment Dwellers with EVs

Curbside charging is EV charging by the roadside. It can include pedestal, streetlight pole, or utility pole mounted chargers. They can be sited to meet public demand for charging. Adding curbside charging to a city’s menu of charging options, especially to make charging more accessible in dense urban areas, can be the key to helping multifamily residents and others without home charging shift to EVs. Learn more at https://rmi.org/resources/driving-electric-making-ev-charging-more-accessible-through-curbside-charging/

Photo credit: NYCDOT, RMI, FLO, Con Edison

.dep
Jersey

High Gas Prices? Fuhgeddaboudit NJ - Get an EV!Want to avoid high gas prices and gas stations forever? Buy an EV and a ...
08/28/2026

High Gas Prices? Fuhgeddaboudit NJ - Get an EV!

Want to avoid high gas prices and gas stations forever? Buy an EV and a home charger and you’ll never have to worry about the price of gas again.

According to the , New Jersey ranks among the top ten states nationwide for total EV adoption and registration volume.

There are great used EV deals available now and many more public EV chargers available in New Jersey.

Discover all the benefits of EVs: no air pollution, no gas lines, no oil changes, low maintenance, and fun driving!

Pexels photo credit: Shane West: https://www.pexels.com/photo/the-bmw-i8-is-parked-in-front-of-a-charging-station-27275226/

.dep
Jersey

08/27/2026

Back-to-school shopping isn’t just about backpacks and new sneakers; it’s also a great time to gear up for safer, more visible walks and bike rides to school!

If your child walks or bikes, consider adding a few visibility essentials to the back-to-school list:
🔴Front and rear bike lights
🟠Reflective stickers or accessories
🟡Bright or reflective hats and jackets
🟢A bright colored backpack with reflective strips
🔵Bright colored bike helmets
🟣A bike bell makes them heard and is required

As the days get shorter, being seen by drivers becomes even more important.

Visibility + safe infrastructure + attentive drivers = safer trips to school.

Let’s make this school year a safe one from the first ride and walk to the last.

08/27/2026

School & Municipal Leaders: Back-to-School Is the Perfect Time to Make Walking & Biking Safer!

As students head back to school, here are a few ways schools and municipalities can encourage more children to walk and bike, and make those trips safer:

Adopt a district Safe Routes to School (SRTS) policy to establish travel guidelines and encourage active transportation.

Adopt a Crossing Guard policy with clear training, placement, and safety standards.

Conduct walk and bike audits of the routes students use to identify missing sidewalks, unsafe crossings, poor lighting, opportunities to add bike lanes, and barriers to safe travel.

Encourage walking and biking through Bike & Walk to School Days, walking school buses, bike buses, contests, and student-led campaigns.

Listen to students and families. Ask them where they feel unsafe and what would make them more comfortable walking or biking to school.

Contact EZ Ride for guidance with any of these. We have policy templates. [email protected] or (201) 939-4242 option 3

Safe Routes to School isn't just about encouraging kids to walk and bike. It's about creating streets where families feel safe choosing to do so. Let's make this school year the beginning of safer, healthier, more connected communities.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is now accepting applications for the 2027 Safe Routes to School (SR...
08/26/2026

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) is now accepting applications for the 2027 Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program through November 13, 2026.

SRTS grants fund infrastructure projects that make it safer and easier for K–12 students to walk and bike to school. Eligible improvements must be located within a two-mile radius of a K–12 school and can help improve safety and air quality while reducing traffic and fuel consumption around schools.

If you are interested in applying, please register for one of NJDOT’s FREE online information sessions to learn more about the grant program and application process at: saferoutesnj.org/safe-routes-to-school-grants/

-September 9th: 10–11:30 a.m.
-September 24th: 10–11:30 a.m.
-October 8th: 1–2:30 p.m.

You must also make a 1:1 appointment with the NJDOT Local Aid office before Oct. 9th at:
https://njdotlocalhub.nj.gov/local-aid-econ-dev/grant-programs/federal-programs/safe-routes-to-school/srts-pre-application/

Address

144 Park Place E
Wood-Ridge, NJ
07075

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12019394242

Website

, ,

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when EZ Ride posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to EZ Ride:

Shortcuts

Share

Category