VTC announced that Robert Skinner, Jr., will serve as the Chair of the VTC Advisory Board. He replaces Mortimer Downey, III, who is stepping down, having led the board successfully for many years. “We are thrilled Bob will serve as the VTC Advisory Board Chair and look forward to the board’s anticipated growth with his […]
Deka, D., and Von Hagen, L.A. 2015. “The Evolution of School Siting and its Implications for Active Transportation in New Jersey” International Journal of Sustainable Transportation. 9: 602–611. Abstract: The study examines historical changes in the size and location of schools in New Jersey and their relevance to children walking and bicycling to school. […]
Paul Danny Yoder is the 2015 recipient of the Mortensen/Voorhees Award for Achievement in Transportation Studies. Danny demonstrated academic excellence in all of his courses. He gained additional experience through a very productive internship at New York City DOT where he drafted designs to improve pedestrian safety. In other work, he has assisted with a […]
Imagine being able to travel from New York to Los Angeles without having to step on a plane, yet be able to do so in a fraction of the time it would take to drive. On the surface, that tantalizing prospect took a step closer with the news last month that a Japanese maglev train […]
Measuring Benefits of Transit Oriented Development Robert Noland, Kaan Ozbay, Stephanie DiPetrillo, and Shri Iyer. 280 pages. 2014. This study provides an overview of the beneficial impacts of transit-oriented development – compact, mixed-use pedestrian land uses within walking distance of transit stations. These benefits can lead to more vibrant and healthier communities and provide personal […]
Noland, Robert B., and DiPetrillo, Stephanie. 2015. “Transit-Oriented Development and the Frequency of Modal Use.” The Journal of Transport and Land Use. 8(2): 1-25. Abstract Transit-oriented development (TOD) is assumed to be effective at changing the travel behavior of individuals, particularly in increasing the use of public transit, but also by increasing walking activity while […]
