New Jersey

Bike Riddim

Bike Riddim: Musicians On A Mission

Three years ago Frome Physical Therapy patient Ken Sorensen was bicycling in Neptune City, NJ with and his wife Katie Saldutti and their baby. They realized that it just wasn’t safe to bicycle in their neighborhood with a child on the streets of Neptune City. They also observed that it was almost impossible to cross Memorial Drive on foot as a pedestrian without risking their lives.

The call to action was clear. They formed a grass roots organization called Friends of Fourth Avenue in Neptune City. Joined by their neighbors, they began to lobby public officials to affect change to make it safe for bicyclists to ride, and for pedestrians to cross the street. Katie and Ken are also part of the Asbury Park Complete Streets Coalition.

Sarah Galloway Bike RiddimRecently, Ken teamed up with filmmaker Sarah Galloway of Wanamassa, NJ to make the documentary “Bike Riddim.” Bike Riddim features the band String Bean and The Boardwalk Social Club as they commuted to their gigs on bicycle last summer. From Memorial to Labor Day, 6 days a week, Ken and his band mates loaded their guitars, snare drum and small equipment onto their bikes and cycled to gigs. Amplifiers and other large equipment were stashed in club basements and closets. Bike Riddim takes you along for the ride. You viscerally experience what it’s like to bicycle in the Asbury Park area, while listening to interviews with band members about the challenges of riding a bike in Monmouth County, NJ. The music of String Bean and The Boardwalk Social Club is delightful and helps to make this documentary fun to watch.

Sarah Galloway bicycled to the locations and filmed the movie on foot and on her bike using a GoPro camera. Sarah produced, directed, filmed and edited the movie. She has worked as the senior media producer at The American Museum of Natural History in NYC and coedited the film, “Hoop Dreams.”
Bike Riddim will make it’s debut on April 28, 2018 at the Asbury Park Film Festival and is the winner of the Asbury Park Press Award.

Bike Riddim New JerseyRecently, Friends of Fourth Avenue met with Neptune City police officials and Monmouth County Road engineers to explore changes needed to make Memorial Drive to make it safe for everyone.

 

What would it take to make Memorial Drive safe for pedestrians and bicyclists? For starters, the addition of a bike lane, the reduction of automobile speed limits and strict enforcement of the speed limit could make a huge impact on pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Additionally, the New Jersey law already states that automobiles must come to a full stop for pedestrians in crosswalks and yield to pedestrians who cross at the corner without crosswalks. It’s time for a change. It’s time to enforce these important laws!

Watch the trailer of Bike Riddim here. 

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Montclair Office 2

Directions to Our Montclair (New Jersey) Office

We have moved into a new Montclair office. We are now located at 516 Bloomfield Ave (near Park Street) above the CVS pharmacy in Montclair. Once you enter the building, walk up the stairs. We are in Suite #5. It’s the fifth door on the left and says “Russell Ditchfield.”

Montclair Office 3For your comfort, there are chairs in the hallway by the door, as the office itself has no waiting area. Please enter the office at the time of your scheduled appointment.

Please be on time as we will run on schedule.

We suggest leaving a minimum of 15 minutes for parking.
Parking can be easily found at:
The Crescent Deck
13 The Crescent
Montclair, NJ 07042

Our hours are on Tues. and Friday afternoon/early evenings. We look forward to seeing you there.
 

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Treatment Room - Wholetrition Wellness Center, Matawan, NJ

We have a new office at Monmouth County, New Jersey

Treatment Room - Wholetrition Wellness Center, Matawan, NJ

Treatment Room

We are adding a new office location to our practice! Frome Physical Therapy is now offering Rolfing and Five Element Acupuncture in Loch Arbour, NJ between Asbury Park and Allenhurst.  Situated on Deal Lake, we are half a mile from the beach and the famous Asbury Park boardwalk.  We are delighted to continue to offer our services to central New Jersey.

Rebekah and David Frome are the first Rolfers in the area. David is the first Five Element Acupuncturist. They provide individualized one on one care for their patients. Both are highly seasoned and have over 30 years of experience. Call 973.509.8464 or email us to make an appointment.

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Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center

Pedestrian Safety in Montclair, New Jersey

Walking has many great benefits. Waking increases fitness while reducing auto traffic and fuel consumption. However, pedestrian accidents Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center with cars are a real problem.

In the United States more than 4,743 pedestrians were killed in traffic accidents in 2012. The unfortunate reality of car crashes involving people on foot is that the victims are often children and the elderly.

Did you know that the accident rate involving pedestrians in Montclair is the highest in the entire state? Pedestrians form the second largest group of people injured or killed by motor vehicles in New Jersey. Here in Montclair we definitely need to pay special attention to this important issue.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center2In 2013, 41 pedestrians were injured in accidents with cars in Montclair. One of these pedestrians died. The Montclair Pedestrian Safety Committee was formed to address this issue. With the mission to call attention to and eliminate unsafe conditions on Montclair streets for pedestrians and bicyclists, the committee launched its “Drive with Care in Montclair” campaign.  Additionally, Montclair Pedestrian Safety Committed has hired a consultant to study this problem and propose potential changes to minimize risks to pedestrians and bicyclists in Montclair.

However, the most important point this committee and campaign has brought forth to Montclair residents is that pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility and it cannot become a reality until everyone does their job right.

What can you do to ensure pedestrian safety in Montclair?

If you are a motorist:
  • Always watch out for pedestrians – keep your eyes wide open
  • Do not block crosswalks
  • Stop for pedestrians in marked crosswalks
  • Never pass a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk
  • Watch out for special hazard areas such as school zones, bus stops, playgrounds & parks
  • Obey speed limits
If you are a pedestrian:
  • Walk or jog off the roadways when sidewalks are available
  • Cross only at crosswalks on the proper signal. Look all ways before crossing
  • During nights, wear light colored or reflective clothing
  • Near roadways, avoid wearing earphones while walking or jogging
  • Always walk facing traffic
  • Stay sober & remain alert!

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