2026 Mortensen-Voorhees Award recipient Robert “Bobby” Johnson will join the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as a Leadership Fellow following his graduation from the Bloustein School.
Month: May 2026
VTC Blog Roundup!
Check out some of the recent work from our VTC project teams!
Empowering Mobility: The NJTIP Passaic STEP Paterson Success Story
The NJTIP Passaic STEP (Senior Transportation and Engagement Program) continues to empower local older adults. We recently partnered with Paterson’s Riverside Vets Recreation Center to help residents build the skills and confidence to travel independently.
Recent Publications
Their Experiences: Understanding Women and LGBTQ+ Transit Users in New Jersey
Women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) have unique transportation experiences and needs, including public transit services. However, there is a gap in the data that documents their experiences and needs. This paper aims to add to existing research by examining...
From Challenge to Resilience: The Evolution of NJ TRANSIT Funding and a Roadmap to a Reliable Future
Since its creation in 1979, NJ TRANSIT has grown into the geographically largest public transit system in the United States. Over more than four decades, the agency’s financial structure has shifted in response to changing state and federal priorities—shaping service...
Public Transit User Experiences and Feelings of Safety among Marginalized Genders
Harassment, discrimination, and violence are major concerns for women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) who ride public transit. However, these experiences often go underreported, and agencies may not be aware of the extent of harassment within their services....
Crash Data Availability and Best Practices Across the U.S.: Lessons for New Jersey
Objective While fatal crashes are available through the Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) and are readily available to the public, many states do not make their crash data easily accessible for the public and the research community. The public has an interest...