Park, H., Noland, R., Von Hagen, L.A. & Chatman, D. “A Mode Choice Analysis of School Trips in New Jersey.” Journal of Transport and Land Use, Vol.7 No. 2, 2014. Abstract This paper examines the mode choice behavior of children’s travel to school based on surveys conducted at a sample of schools in New Jersey. […]
An Evaluation of the “Introduction to Procurement” Course Offered by the National Transit Institute Robert B. Noland, Nicholas J. Klein, Marc D. Weiner, and Orin Puniello, 43 pages. December 2014. An evaluation was conducted of the National Transit Institute’s course “Orientation to Transit Procurement.” This course is designed to provide Federal Transit Administration (FTA) grantees an overview of regulations […]
The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center and the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy present The Alan M. Voorhees Distinguished Lecture Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 5:00 p.m. Special Events Forum, Civic Square Building HARRIET TREGONING Director, Office of Economic Resilience U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Transportation in the New Economy […]
Deka, D., and Gonzales, E. J. 2014. “The Generators of Paratransit Trips by Persons with Disabilities.” Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice, 70: 181–193. Abstract Identifying the generators of paratransit trips by persons with disabilities is important to comprehend the current demand patterns and forecast future demand. Only a handful of studies have been […]
Returning military veterans and support agencies must consider transportation access to essential services, lest returning military veterans can have a more difficult time reintegrating into civilian life. Transit-oriented development (TOD) may provide a viable option for veterans with disability to help meet their post-service needs independently and successfully. That is the conclusion of the Mineta […]
Exploring Transportation, Employment, Housing, and Location Issues for New Jersey Veterans with Disability Stephanie DiPetrillo and Andrea Lubin, 119 pages. November 2014. Working-age veterans with disability face myriad responsibilities when they seek to rejoin civilian life. They must secure housing and employment while coping with health care concerns and one or more disabilities. Access to transportation – particularly […]
VTC and Rutgers CAIT have partnered on an exciting study exploring mobility needs & barriers for NJ adults on the Autism Spectrum. We need your help to spread the word about our online transportation needs survey for these NJ adults (18 or older) on the spectrum and their parents. Learning directly about the transportation concerns […]
The Bloustein School and NJTIP @ Rutgers are pleased to collaborate with Goodwill NY/NJ to present the 2014 Ruth Ellen Steinman and Edward J. Bloustein Memorial Lecture, a series of short films as part of the second annual ReelAbilities: New Jersey Disabilities Film Festival on Monday, November 17, 2014. The event will be held in […]
Kay, A.I., Noland, R.B. and S DiPetrillo. 2014. “Residential property valuations near transit stations with transit-oriented development.” Journal of Transport Geography. 39: 131-140. Abstract Access to train stations is highly valued and this is reflected in the premium price of residential property near train stations. Transit-oriented development (TOD) and the amenities provided by mixed-use development may […]
Deka, D. 2014. “The Role of Household Members in Transporting Adults with Disabilities in the United States.” Transportation Research Part A: Policy and Practice. 69: 45-57. Abstract Because of certain requirements under US federal law, many studies have been published in recent years on the role of fixed-route transit and paratransit in meeting the travel […]
