After more than three years of research, the National Cooperative Highway Research Program has released Report 1178, Improving Virtual Public Involvement in Transportation Agencies, the first comprehensive U.S. guide focused on virtual public engagement in transportation planning and projects.
VTC worked with NJTPA to create From Streets to Stadiums, a guide offering ideas for soccer-themed events and demonstration projects that activate public spaces and support local businesses.
POET continues to support the NYMTC Community Planning Workshop program. The Town of Pelham held a virtual public workshop to gather public input on...
Kenia Gonzalez recently joined the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center as Bilingual Outreach Specialist. In this Q&A, she shares how language access and bilingual outreach support more inclusive transportation planning.
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.
Transportation professionals often find it challenging to communicate critical transportation concepts to a non-technical audience. While some have...
Transportation researchers rarely publish findings from qualitative methods in peer-reviewed transportation journals; quantitative methods dominate research in the field. In this article, we document the paucity of qualitative research in transportation journals and...
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...
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...
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...