NJ TRANSIT’s funding history shapes today’s transit system—this report maps past decisions and a path to a more reliable future.
Finance & Economics
Freight Movement as an Economic Indicator for New Jersey
Freight Movement as an Economic Indicator for New Jersey Martin E. Robins, Pippa Woods with Kaan Osbay, PhD, Center for Advanced Infrastructure and...
Principles for a U.S. Public Freight Agenda in a Global Economy
Principles for a U.S. Public Freight Agenda in a Global Economy Martin E. Robins and Anne Strauss-Wieder, 28 pages. A paper prepared for The...
Reform, Revenue, Results: How to Save New Jersey’s Transportation System
Reform, Revenue, Results: How to Save New Jersey's Transportation System Regional Plan Association, 16 pages. VTC and the Bloustein School served as...
Putting the Trust Back in the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (Executive Summary)
Putting the Trust Back in the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund (Executive Summary) Regional Plan Association, 8 pages. VTC and the Bloustein...
Evaluation of NJ Turnpike and Port Authority Variable Pricing
Evaluation of NJ Turnpike and Port Authority Variable Pricing In partnership with City University of New York (CUNY), VTC conducted research on the...
The Crisis in State Transportation Finance: Lessons Learned from the New Jersey Experience
The Crisis in State Transportation Finance: Lessons Learned from the New Jersey Experience Martin E. Robins, 11 pages. An article published in The...
Fuel Price Adjustment Techniques: A Review of Industry Practice
Fuel Price Adjustment Techniques: A Review of Industry Practice 24 Pages. A Report Prepared for the Monmouth County (NJ) Department of Human...
Blue Ribbon Commission Report: Recommendations for Ensuring a Strong Transportation Network for the 21st Century
Blue Ribbon Commission Report: Recommendations for Ensuring a Strong Transportation Network for the 21st Century Blue Ribbon Transportation...
Bi-State Interdependence Symposium: The Economy and Transportation
Bi-State Interdependence Symposium: The Economy and Transportation Summary Proceedings, 19 Pages. Summary of a joint symposium held at New York...
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...