Through this virtual tour, we celebrate the vibrant cultural legacy of Springwood Avenue in Asbury Park, highlighting its pivotal role in mid-20th-century African American life and culture. The project delves into themes of art, music, entrepreneurship, and advocacy, sharing insights from community members and featuring historical photos, maps, personal stories, and archives contributed by dedicated project partners. Together, we bring the rich history of Springwood Avenue to life.
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Rutgers POET and NJTPA win John and Jane Q Public Award at TRB
Transportation professionals often find it challenging to communicate critical transportation concepts to a non-technical audience. While some have...
Recent Publications
Inroads to Innovation: New Jersey’s Technology Transfer Program
From labor-saving inspection drones to safety-enhancing techniques for bridge repair and preservation, a multipronged New Jersey Department of Transportation technology transfer initiative is helping to advance innovation throughout the agency and state. The goal:...
Disparities in ridehailing travel times for accessing non-work destinations
We contribute to the literature on new mobilities by measuring spatial disparities in travel times for accessing essential non-work destinations via ridehailing. We focused on healthcare, restaurants, and grocery destinations in Chicago. Data from Chicago ridehailing...
Invisible Rides: How Car-Less Americans Access Cars
How and why do zero-car households seek car access? We used a national online survey of 830 American adults and interviews with twenty-nine low- and moderate-income travelers about their car access behaviors to answer this question. We validated our findings with the...
Working From Home During COVID-19: Flash in the Pan or Wave of the Future?
We examine who can work from home during the pandemic and whether this behavior will persist post-pandemic by conducting two representative online surveys in New Jersey. Results suggest those with higher educational attainment, higher incomes, and prior experience...