The updated Morris County Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (CHSTP) provides an integrated and collaborative framework for providing human services transportation in Morris County, New Jersey.
Andrea Lubin
Section 5310 Microtransit Planning Study: Phase I & II Final Report
This planning study sought to investigate the feasibility of microtransit as a cost-effective means to meet demand for more seamless, inter-county trips among New Jersey’s county community transit customers. For the purposes of this study, the definition used for microtransit has been small scale, on‐demand, dynamic-route, shared transit services such as shared ride taxis and other non-fixed route operations.
Identifying Current and Future Training Needs of the Public Transportation Industry
This report identifies the training needs of the public transportation industry.
Achieving Mobility Access for Older Adults Through Group Travel Instruction
For many older adults accessible public transportation can be a viable transport option provided they are aware of and familiar with available transit services, trip planning, and how to safely and independently utilize transit systems. Findings are presented from a group travel instruction program piloted with older adults in New Jersey that encompassed classroom training and a field trip.
Improving Pathways to Transit for Persons with Disabilities
This research study explores, through case study work, efforts that have been effective in improving pathways to transit for persons with disabilities.
Travel Patterns, Needs, and Barriers of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Report from a Survey
To bridge the existing information gap, this paper provides results from a recent survey that focused exclusively on adults with ASD in New Jersey to learn about their travel patterns, the importance of the various types of trips they make, and the barriers they encounter regarding the use of different transportation modes.
Transportation Issues of Adults on the Autism Spectrum: Findings from Focus Group Discussions
This paper presents the findings from a series of focus groups conducted in New Jersey with adults with ASD and their parents or guardians.
Detour to the Right Place: A Study with Recommendations for Addressing the Transportation Needs and Barriers of Adults on the Autism Spectrum in New Jersey
Explores and documents transportation needs and barriers of NJ adults on the Autism spectrum.
Role of Public Transportation as Job Access Mode: Lessons from a Survey of Persons with Disabilities in New Jersey
The primary objective of this paper is to share valuable information from a unique survey of people with disabilities who were actively searching for employment in New Jersey.
Persons with Disabilities Seeking Employment & Public Transportation: Findings of a New Jersey Survey
This brief discusses how transportation is a prominent factor in the job search process and presents an overview of survey findings as they relate to public transit availability, usage, importance, and satisfaction among the approximately 500 survey respondents.
Recent Publications
Improving Virtual Public Involvement in Transportation Agencies
Virtual public involvement (VPI), defined by the Federal Highway Administration as “the use of digital technology to engage individuals or to visualize projects or plans,” is now an essential part of public participation in transportation planning and project...
Carbon Emissions and Remote Work at a Large University System
We report on an analysis of carbon emissions from commuting to a large multi-campus university system, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. This is derived from a campus survey to assess carbon emissions and various attitudes towards sustainability across a...
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...