Roger Herz Greenway and Active Mobility Award

The East Coast Greenway Alliance is now accepting nominations for the second annual Roger Herz Greenway and Active Mobility Award, honoring the legacy of longtime New York City bicycle advocate Roger Herz.

This year’s award will honor an individual who has made a meaningful and lasting impact on greenway and active transportation efforts along New Jersey’s segment of the East Coast Greenway, which spans from Fort Lee to Camden and connects countless communities in between.

Nominations are due by July 14, 2025. The recipient will be announced in September 2025 and honored with a $1,000 cash award. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Process for and criteria selecting the winner:

• East Coast Greenway Alliance staff will review and evaluate all nominations with a focus on the key achievements and impact on the community. 
• Criteria for Selecting the Award Winner:
• Significant Impact: Demonstrated a significant impact on greenways and/or active mobility along the East Coast Greenway in New Jersey
• Contributions: Specific contributions to advancing greenways and active mobility
• Key Achievements: Notable achievements in the field of greenways and active mobility
• Community Impact: Positive impact on the community through their efforts
• References: supporting the nominee’s contributions and impact 

EdMundo Martinez, a veteran micromobility and active transportation advocate from The Bronx, New York, is the recipient of the East Coast Greenway Alliance’s first Roger Herz Greenway and Active Mobility Award, which recognizes outstanding contributions to promoting sustainable transportation and active mobility.

Described as “a community builder and connector,” Martinez is a lifelong resident of The Bronx who plays an active role in advocating for and leading activities in Concrete Plant Park, a vibrant public park on the Bronx River Greenway and the East Coast Greenway.