This New Jersey State Policy Lab blog, authored by several VTC staff, examined a recent real-world e-scooter user experiment with the purpose of better understanding the factors that lead to unsafe and unpleasant travel experiences for e-scooter users.
The Eno Center for Transportation (Eno) was is a non-profit organization founded in 1921 by William Phelps Eno (1859-1945), who pioneered the field...
The Annual New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Research Showcase is an opportunity for New Jersey’s transportation community to experience the broad scope of ongoing academic research initiatives and share technology transfer activities being conducted by institutions of higher education (IHE) partners and their associates.
A lot goes into planning for a balanced network of Complete Streets, but by defining a clear vision, understanding local context, and collaborating with community stakeholders, you can achieve a transportation system that safely serves people of all ages and abilities, no matter how they travel.
Join us for a morning of networking with representatives from New Jersey’s public transportation agencies, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO’s), and representatives from our Corporate Partner firms.
The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center is saddened to announce the death of Advisory Board member James J. Florio, former Governor of New Jersey...
We are saddened to share the passing of VTC Advisory Board member Robert E. Mortensen. Bob faithfully served on the VTC board for many years before...
Mihail Kaburis is the 2022 recipient of the Mortensen-Voorhees Award for Achievement in Transportation Studies. Each year, this award is granted to...
VTC is seeking to hire Rutgers University students to conduct onboard ridership surveys mid-September to mid-October 2022.
In recognition of the contributions Black Americans have made to our nation’s history, the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center has taken the opportunity to honor historical Black professionals and leaders to the fields of urban and transportation planning and policy in celebration of Black History Month.
Transit providers have used social media (e.g., Twitter) as a powerful platform to shape public perception and provide essential information, especially during times of disruption and disaster. This work examines how transit agencies used Twitter during the COVID-19...
The full title of this study is In Pursuit of Seamless Borders: Exploring Microtransit Pilot Viability to Facilitate NJ Community Transit Inter-County Mobility. The main intent of this planning study was to investigate the feasibility of microtransit as a...
Abstract Micromobility usage has increased significantly in the last several years as exemplified by shared e-scooters and privately owned bicycles. In this study, we use traffic camera footage to observe the behavior of over 700 shared e-scooters and privately owned...
This report explores how public transit agencies can enhance public engagement through virtual public involvement (VPI). Virtual tools offer opportunities to gather more inclusive input, build lasting community relationships, and better serve diverse populations....