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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.
Register Now: 2026 Virtual Crossing Guard Train the Trainer Sessions
Crossing Guard Train-the-Trainer program provides municipal supervisors with comprehensive, uniform training to enhance the safety and effectiveness of local crossing guards.
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.
Save the Date: June 10-12 | 2026 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference
VTC staff will participate in the 2026 New Jersey Planning & Redevelopment Conference, sharing insights from current research and initiatives focused on transportation access and planning for sustainable growth.
New Jersey’s New State Plan: What It Means for the Future
Join the Bloustein School on April 22 for a deep dive into New Jersey’s first new State Development and Redevelopment Plan in 25 years, featuring an expert panel and new impact studies from Rutgers and Rowan Universities.
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.
Recent Publications
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...
GPS-Based Street-View Greenspace Exposure and Wearable Assessed Physical Activity in a Prospective Cohort of US Women
Background Increasing evidence positively links greenspace and physical activity (PA). However, most studies use measures of greenspace, such as satellite-based vegetation indices around the residence, which fail to capture ground-level views and day-to-day dynamic...
Measuring Induced Travel Elasticities associated with Local Roads from Trip Generation
Induced travel elasticities associated with new road capacity are typically estimated for roads of higher functional classifications, such as interstate freeways and principal arterials. These are estimated as “own” elasticities, that is an increase in lane kilometers...
Comparing injuries from e-scooters, e-bikes, and bicycles in the United States
There is a growing perception that e-scooters are more dangerous than bicycles and e-bikes, with towns implementing measures to ban their usage. Yet, there is not much evidence from large scale surveys to substantiate this claim. Nearly 14,000 micromobility injuries...