VTC is proud to present at this year’s TransAction Conference, to be held April 14–16 in Atlantic City!
Tuesday, April 14, 2026
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Session 1. Moving the Needle on Complete Streets: Data, Demos, and Public Engagement
In 2024, SJTPO launched a Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program to support South Jersey communities through training and project-specific assistance. This session will provide a program update, highlighting a temporary demonstration project in Pennsville. Speakers will discuss use of the SJTPO lending library, installation of temporary traffic calming features, speed data collection, and public engagement. Updates on ongoing work in Buena and Egg Harbor City, along with upcoming application opportunities, will also be shared.
Moderator: Jennifer Marandino, P.E., Executive Director, SJTPO
Invited Speakers:
Kristen McLaughlin, Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association
James Sinclair, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University
Steve Krough, Pennsville Emergency Management Coordinator
10:05 am – 11:05 am
Session 9. Stop. Look. Learn: Advancing Safety in School Zones
Traffic crashes remain a leading cause of child fatalities, making school zone safety critical. This session highlights NJDOT’s proactive approach to identifying school zone risks and explores two key strategies: infrastructure improvements and crossing guard training. Drawing on experience from the NJ Crossing Guard Training Program and focus group insights, we’ll share practical recommendations for safer school zones through physical upgrades and human-centered solutions.
Sean Meehan, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University
Others speakers TBA
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Session 31. You Talkin’ to Me? Awesome Public Engagement Success Stories
This session spotlights recent public engagement successes (regional and specialized) for the NJTPA’s Long Range Transportation Plan as well as Safe Streets for All efforts in North Jersey. Examples include pop-up community outreach events, hybrid outreach approaches, virtual meetings, surveys, and targeted outreach to kids (featuring Sammy the Squirrel!).
Moderator: NJTPA Board Member TBD
Catherine Heady, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University
Courtenay Mercer, Founding Principal + CEO, Mercer Planning Associates
Ted Ritter, Manager, External Affairs, NJTPA
2:40 pm – 3:40pm
Session 34. Catching up with the MPO Executive Directors
This high-level, interactive session brings together New Jersey’s three MPOs: the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), and the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO). The executive directors of all three MPOs will address common issues, opportunities, and challenges regarding transportation planning in the state.
Moderator: Leigh Ann Von Hagen, AICP, PP Executive Director, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University,
Presenter: David W. Behrend, AICP, Executive Director, NJTPA
Presenter: Ariella Maron, Executive Director, DVRPC
Presenter: Jennifer Marandino, PE, Executive Director, SJTPO
Thursday, April 16, 2026
12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Session 107. Rethinking E‑Bike Policy: New Jersey’s Evolving Micromobility Landscape
In 2025, NJDOT BPRC released the New Jersey Micromobility Guide. Since then, evolving local policies and ongoing legislative efforts have added complexity to e‑bike regulation. This session will summarize current state laws, highlight key guidance from the Guide, and outline emerging issues as communities respond to growing e‑bike use. Presenters will share research on e‑bike use to access essential needs, along with best practices in micromobility policies.
Greg Woltman, Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University
Others speakers TBA
Registration is now open! Stay tuned for a detailed agenda and speaker announcements coming soon.