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VTC takes on NJ TransAction 2026!
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 Contributes to NJTPA’s “From Streets to Stadiums” Placemaking Guide
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.
Watch: Getting There Matters – Active Transportation for Families
Watch VTC Executive Director Leigh Ann Von Hagen present “Getting There Matters: How Active Transportation Creates Connected Communities for Families” at a recent Lunch & Learn webinar with Advocates for Children of New Jersey.
Saving Oil in a Hurry, Again!
Robert Noland and Lewis Fulton explore ways to reduce oil consumption amidst one of the most severe oil supply disruption in modern history, triggered by the U.S.–Israeli war with Iran and the near‑closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
New Podcast: NTI Executive Director Geisha Ester on the Future of Transit Workforce
In a recent episode of Transit Unplugged, NTI Executive Director Geisha Ester discusses how the National Transit Institute at VTC is shaping the next generation of transit leaders through no-cost, high-impact training and strategic workforce development.
VTC Director Robert Noland Featured in E+T Magazine
VTC Director Robert Noland discusses the challenges facing scientists and the impact of political decisions on research.
VTC Director Dr. Robert Noland Reflects on 30 Years of Transportation and Environmental Research
In a new editorial, VTC Director Robert Noland, PhD, reflects on how transportation and environmental research has evolved over the past three decades, highlighting major findings and persistent gaps between research and policy. His perspective underscores why evidence-based planning remains essential to transportation decision-making.
What is a Target Zero Rapid Response Program
The New Jersey Target Zero Commission adopted its first statewide Action Plan on December 15, 2025, outlining 72 actions to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. A centerpiece of the plan is the Target Zero Rapid Response Program, which deploys multidisciplinary teams to review fatal crashes and implement immediate safety improvements.
POET Completes NYMTC Community Planning Workshop in Pelham, New York
POET continues to support the NYMTC Community Planning Workshop program. The Town of Pelham held a virtual public workshop to gather public input on...
Recent Publications
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...
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...
Understanding How Marginalized Genders Travel Using NJ TRANSIT
Through this research, NJ TRANSIT sought to understand how women and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer plus community, sometimes referred to as sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) travel on NJ TRANSIT so the agency can provide better...
Assessing Pedestrian Stress with Biometric Sensing and Survey Responses
Recent advances in biometric sensing technologies, such as eye tracking, heart rate trackers, and galvanic skin response (GSR) sensors, offer new opportunities to measure pedestrian stress level and their travel experiences in real-time. Uncertainty remains about...