VTC congratulates James Kenah on his appointment as Operations & Training Delivery Manager at the National Transit Institute (NTI), effective August 3. After serving as a Senior Research Specialist, James will bring his experience in research, project management, and stakeholder engagement to this new leadership role.
A new New Jersey State Policy Lab blog by Hannah Younes, Leigh Ann von Hagen, Greg Woltman, and Analise Draghi explores how Rapid Response programs can help improve roadway safety following fatal and serious-injury crashes.
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.
The death of a New Jersey crossing guard underscores the growing dangers they face from speeding and distracted drivers, highlighting broader concerns about traffic safety, accountability, and the need for systemic changes to protect those safeguarding children.
USA TODAY featured insights from VTC’s Leigh Ann Von Hagen and Hannah Younes on road rage involving people on bikes. Von Hagen noted these incidents are rarely recorded—making trends unclear—and may reflect streets designed for speed, not safety. Younes highlighted research showing data gaps that limit understanding of these conflicts.
2026 Mortensen-Voorhees Award recipient Robert “Bobby” Johnson will join the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey as a Leadership Fellow following his graduation from the Bloustein School.
The NJTIP Passaic STEP (Senior Transportation and Engagement Program) continues to empower local older adults. We recently partnered with Paterson’s Riverside Vets Recreation Center to help residents build the skills and confidence to travel independently.
Attending NJ TransAction from a squirrels point of view. Read about Sammy the squirrels great experience!
Experts from VTC spoke at the 2026 NJ TransAction Conference in Atlantic City, showcasing our work in transportation and community planning. From public engagement and Complete Streets to school zone and e-bike safety, our team showcased innovative solutions designed to make our roadways safer and more accessible for everyone.
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.
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...