It was a typical workday for VTC’s Dr. Hannah Younes—until she received an unexpected email from Abdullah Elzawawy, a 16-year-old student at River Dell High School in Oradell, NJ. It’s not every day that someone still in high school reaches out with such genuine passion for making streets safer.
With support from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection’s Resilient NJ Municipal Assistance Program, the Environmental Analysis & Communications Group and VTC-POET will work with several NJ municipalities to develop locally specific Climate Change-Related Hazard Vulnerability Assessments (CCRHVAs).
“This bill marks a crucial step in advancing awareness of New Jersey’s Safe Passing Law and, in particular, ensuring drivers fully understand their responsibility to protect pedestrians, bicyclists, and other vulnerable road users when they’re behind the wheel,” said Leigh Ann Von Hagen, AICP,PP, Executive Director, Voorhees Transportation Center.
“In recent years, micromobility options like e-bikes and e-scooters have become increasingly popular forms of transportation for both commuting and leisure, offering a sustainable and efficient alternative to traditional transportation methods,” reads the NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center’s micromobility guide.
Rebecca Levitsky is the 2025 recipient of the Mortensen-Voorhees Award for Achievement in Transportation Studies.
The NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center’s newly released New Jersey Micromobility Guide summarizes state laws and best practices for safely riding, charging, and storing micromobility devices in New Jersey.
POET partnered with NJTPA to introduce Sammy the Squirrel, a playful mascot helping kids engage with transportation planning in fun and meaningful ways.
Congratulations to Leigh Ann Von Hagen on receiving the 2025 Marty Epstein Advocate of the Year Award at this year’s NJ Bike & Walk Summit! Presented by the NJ Bike & Walk Coalition, the award honors individuals who have made exceptional contributions to advancing active transportation in New Jersey.
VTC is proud to present at this year’s TransAction Conference in Atlantic City! 🎉
In anticipation of the Age-Friendly North Jersey Transportation Symposium on April 3, Andrea Lubin, managing director of the New Jersey Travel Independence Program (NJTIP @ Rutgers), recently discussed the role of education in helping older adults stay independent and engaged by effectively navigating public and community transit.
The New Jersey Micromobility Guide serves as a resource for micromobility users across the state, collecting and summarizing the laws and safety best practices that can make riders safer. Micromobility, which includes e-bikes, e-scooters, and other low-speed devices,...
Most locations across the world have a large un-tapped pool of people who do not bike at all and an even larger pool who do not bike for transportation. To increase cycling, we must better understand this group and the reasons they do not ride. I propose a new theory...
Though data on 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 (including injuries) easily accessible for the public and the research community. The...
Trail networks enhance community well-being, providing accessible options for walking, biking, and rolling while promoting sustainability and economic vitality. In New Jersey, investing in trails and shared-use paths supports mobility, safety, and environmental goals,...