We're asking Township officials for sidewalks, flashing beacons, and radar speed signs so anyone can reach Airmount Park on foot.
Close the gap between Heritage Ln and East Slope Rd where the sidewalk ends mid-block.
Run a sidewalk from Mahwah Rd through Sunnyside Rd and Judith Ann Ct to Airmount Park.
Press-button RRFB lights at each crossing so drivers must stop for people walking.
Replace static speed limit signs with radar signs that flash when drivers exceed the limit.
On August 25, 2026, Mahwah EMS was dispatched to Airmount Road and East Slope Road for an elderly man struck by a car in the middle of the road.
We're not sharing this to sensationalize what happened. It's an area that needs to be addressed to improve safety.
Between Heritage Ln and East Slope Rd, the existing sidewalk abruptly ends. Children on bikes have been seen riding directly into the road, into oncoming traffic.
Extending the sidewalk 0.5 blocks closes the gap — an estimated 245–305 homes would gain safer access to Airmount Park.
People on Judith Ct and Sunnyside Rd, on the opposite side of Airmount Rd, have no safe walking route to Airmount Park — even if every fix above gets built.
We're requesting a sidewalk on that side, from Mahwah Rd through Sunnyside Rd and Judith Ann Ct to Airmount Park at E Mahwah Rd — an estimated 210–240 homes would gain safer access.
Even a marked crosswalk doesn't reliably slow fast-moving traffic. Every crosswalk on Airmount Rd should include a pedestrian-activated flashing beacon.
Flashing beacons (RRFBs) at every crosswalk — the Township already uses these on East Ramapo Ave near the train station.
Drivers regularly exceed the limit on Airmount Rd, with no real-time feedback telling them to slow down.
Radar speed signs that flash when a car is over the limit — a direct, in-the-moment prompt.
A simplified view of Airmount Road — from Mahwah Rd east to Airmount Park. Solid lines are built or town-committed; dashed lines are what we're asking for next.
Speed sign (4): Illustrative only — not town-approved. We defer to the Township on where to install radar signs along Airmount Rd. Beacons (3): Pink dots at each crossing where people walk.
Funded from the existing municipal budget — no new tax or bond needed. Phased over two years, complete by end of 2028.
Close the gap where the sidewalk ends mid-block between Heritage Ln and East Slope Rd — just 0.5 blocks connects a large part of the Cragmere area.
So people on Judith Ct and Sunnyside Rd have the same safe access to Airmount Park as everyone else on Airmount Rd — an estimated 210–240 homes would benefit.
A press-button flashing light at each crossing down Airmount Road, so drivers get a clear signal to stop — including on Malcolm Rd, which leads to Betsy Ross School.
Swap static speed limit signs for radar signs that flash when a car is over the limit — right where speeding is the problem.
Their answers are in their own words, so you can compare them before you vote.
We emailed the candidates on October 11 and asked for a reply by October 18.
If elected, will you proactively work to secure funding and see that all four remaining proposals are implemented — including bringing them forward yourself, not only supporting them if someone else does?
Megan Jankowski
Yes, if elected, I will proactively advocate for funding and implementation of all four remaining Mahwah CPR proposals, including bringing them forward myself and working with the appropriate township officials to make them a priority. Pedestrian safety on Airmount Road is a serious concern, and our residents deserve safe routes to Airmount Park for families, children, and pedestrians of all ages. With more than 360 community members supporting this initiative, I will work to turn that support into meaningful action and safer streets for Mahwah.
Janet Ariemma
The first two sidewalk initiatives could easily be incorporated into our annual road program at the beginning of the year. I have no problem with adding flashing beacons to the road program project list (usually handled by Mike Kelly, our engineer). I support radar speed signs and would coordinate their acquisition with our Police Department.
Phil Colella
As the former Mahwah K-8 Baseball commissioner and a NJPTC certified law enforcement officer, I have always been concerned about the safety of the youth who rode their bicycles or walked to Sam Braen & Airmount Park fields. I will pursue this to the fullest extent of my Mahwah Council position, propose and support all resolutions to address the issues on Airmount & Miller Road; ensure our Township engineers, administrators and attorneys understand the timely nature of implementing these community safety solutions. Proactively, I already surveyed the area and identified that with minimal cost and impact to neighbors or environment, an additional safer pedestrian entrance to Airmount Park can be established in the area opposite of 106 East Mahwah Road, providing immediate safety remediation.
Anthony Miller
Resident safety, particularly pedestrian safety, is extremely important to me, and I believe all residents should be able to safely walk or ride their bikes through their neighborhoods and access places like Airmount Park. I reviewed the Mahwah CPR proposals myself and visited the area to better understand the concerns along Airmount Road, and I believe all four remaining proposals warrant further consideration. If elected, I will personally bring these proposals forward and work with the Township, Engineering, Administration, and other relevant stakeholders to identify potential funding sources and explore practical ways to move these improvements forward responsibly.
John Morin
Yes, I support providing safe pedestrian access from East Slope and adjacent streets along Airmount Road to Airmount Park. We must evaluate the legal and engineering impacts of the proposed construction, secure engineering approval for compliant walkways and speed deterrents, and ensure existing conditions are protected. I will meet with the appropriate parties on-site to develop a code-compliant scope of work, budget, and timeline, then propose funding during the 2027 budget review.
Rob Ferguson
Yes, and as I have already told your group, all four will be included for discussion in the 2027 budget, with me bringing them forward myself rather than waiting for someone else to raise them, starting with the radar speed signs and the flashing beacons as the fastest and least complicated items to deliver.
I want to be clear that these are all additions to the capital budget, not items already sitting in it, so each one has to be funded on top of what is there or instead of something else.
On the two sidewalk segments I am supportive in general but cannot commit, because they depend on our Township Engineer confirming they can be built safely within the right of way and on the affected homeowners agreeing, since the sidewalks go in front of their homes.
Chris Howard
I support making Airmount Road safe to walk to Airmount Park. I’m in favor of the radar speed signs and the possibility of extending the sidewalk to East Slope Road.
Jennifer Diamond
I’m all for proposals one and two. Three and four are too intrusive. I’d prefer a cop to catch speeding cars.
The Township committed to a crosswalk and Airmount Park entrance for Fall 2026 — see the green banner in The Route above. The four numbered requests still need community support to move forward.
Pedestrian improvements were first proposed to Township officials in February 2025. We'll update this section as we learn more.
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