Agenda
11:30 Networking & Lunch
12:00 Opening remarks
- Dan Callas, President, Avenues in Motion
- Paul Muir, Director of External Affairs, Morris Museum
12:30 Comments from Boxcar
- Kevin O’Donovan, Vice President of Transportation, Boxcar
12:40 Keynote Address
- Ashley Lynn Qua, Board of Directors, Electric Vehicle Association; Senior Manager, Smart Electric Power Alliance
1:00 Awards Presentation
- Safe Routes to School Recognition Program
This year’s recognition winners, in addition to 2024 and 2025 winners, can be found here.
- Avenues in Motion Bookmark Contest
3rd Grade Winner: Ananya P.
5th Grade Winner: Krithi V.
- President’s Awards
Full President’s Awardee descriptions are available below.
1:25 Closing Remarks
Sponsors
- Boxcar
- Dewberry
- TeamLogic IT
- Suburban Consulting Engineers
- Boswell
- Visions Federal Credit Union
- Lform Design
- iHeartMedia Tri-State
- Pitsco Education
Awardees
- Picatinny Arsenal
Every day, Picatinny Arsenal employees travel from across the region to get to work. From Ocean County to New York City and beyond, employees are making that journey together. With 21 vanpools and 7 carpools, Picatinny employees are sharing rides and splitting commuting costs. With support from NJ TRANSIT and federal commuter benefits, Picatinny helps make shared commuting a practical option for its workforce. Their vanpool program has taken an estimated 41 million miles off the road. Today, we’re proud to recognize Picatinny Arsenal for its commitment to smarter commuting. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!
- Berkeley Heights Township and Complete & Green Streets Task Force
In 2024, Berkeley Heights Township created its Complete & Green Streets Task Force in response to residents who wanted safer streets and more ways to walk and bike around town. Since then, the task force has listened to residents, reviewed crash data, and developed recommendations to make local streets safer for everyone.
Today, we’re proud to recognize their hard work and commitment to building a safer, more walkable community.
Congratulations to Berkeley Heights Township and its Complete & Green Streets Task Force!
- Ron Fontana
Ron has been an indispensable part of Avenues in Motion since 2018. When Ron says he can volunteer at an event, the staff breathe sigh of relief. Ron is a knowledgeable and generous cyclist. Every year Ron bikes hundreds of miles, many with family and friends. He is always happy to help fix a bike, supply a tool, or suggest a route. We are honored and grateful that he has volunteered over 200 lifetime hours with Avenues in Motion. Thank you, Ron, for all of your contributions to delivering programs that promote active transportation across Northwest New Jersey.
Keynote Speaker
Ashley–Lynn Qua has built a proven track record of advancing sustainable transportation and renewable energy solutions, currently serving on the Board of Directors for the national Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) and acting as Chair of the Fundraising Committee. A former Policy Lead for the NJ Electric Vehicle Association and recipient of the 2024 Young Professional of the Year Award, she brings deep expertise in advancing zero-emission mobility through policy analysis, cross-sector alignment, and community engagement. Beyond her executive roles, she actively mentors rising leaders through #OpenDoorClimate and co-leads New Jersey Climate Coffee.