Look for VTC and others from the Bloustein School at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) in Minneapolis!
News
New Report: Crash Data Availability and Best Practices Across the U.S.: Lessons for NJ
A new VTC-authored report examines how states share crash data and highlights best practices—such as public dashboards—that can help New Jersey improve safety and transparency.
Demystifying science: The more lanes we add, the more cars there are
VTC Director Dr. Robert Noland was recently cited in the Quebecois publication La Presse.
We Need Your Help Building New Jersey’s Target Zero Action Plan
New Jersey has set an ambitious goal to eliminate roadway fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. To reach that vision, the New Jersey Target Zero Working Group members are developing a first-of-its-kind statewide Target Zero Action Plan, and we need your feedback to get it right.
NTI Welcomes New Executive Director Geisha D. Ester
Geisha D. Ester has been named Executive Director of the National Transit Institute (NTI), a signature initiative of the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University. With over 27 years in the transit industry and a strong focus on workforce development, Ester will lead NTI’s national training programs to support transit professionals across the country.
Pedaling Toward Access: How E-Bikes Could Bridge the Healthcare Gap
Graduate student Yingning Xie found that e-bikes provide a promising alternative for improving healthcare access, helping individuals more easily reach their preferred providers.
How a YouTube Rabbit Hole Led Me to Fight for Safer Streets in My Community by Abdullah Elzawawy
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.
VTC-POET and the Environmental Analysis & Communications Group Assist NJ Municipalities in Building Climate Resilience
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).
Gov. Murphy Signs New Pedestrian/Cyclist Safety Bill in Maplewood
“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.
E-bike safety prompts warning from NJ police. What’s legal in New Jersey?
“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.
Recent Publications
New Jersey Micromobility Guide (2025)
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,...
The deal breaker theory of cycling: A new approach to understanding bike behavior
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...
Crash data availability and best practices across the United States
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...
Funding Opportunities and Programmatic Insights for Advancing Shared Use Paths, Trails, and Greenways in New Jersey
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,...