VTC is proud to present at this year’s TransAction Conference, held April 14–16 in Atlantic City! Registration is now open!
Blog
New Report: From Challenge to Resilience—The Evolution of NJ TRANSIT Funding and a Roadmap to a Reliable Future
NJ TRANSIT’s funding history shapes today’s transit system—this report maps past decisions and a path to a more reliable future.
VTC Research Featured at the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting
Convened by the Transportation Research Board (TRB), the 2026 TRB Annual Meeting was held January 11–15, 2026, in Washington, D.C., at the Walter E....
State Planning Commission Adopts New Jersey State Plan, Impact Assessment, and Infrastructure Needs Assessment
The New Jersey State Planning Commission has adopted an updated State Plan, along with a new Impact Assessment and Infrastructure Needs Assessment, marking the first comprehensive update since 2001. The Plan will guide coordinated state and local decision-making on land use, transportation, housing, infrastructure, and climate adaptation.
New Jersey Target Zero Commission Adopts Action Plan
On Monday, December 15, 2025, the New Jersey Target Zero Commission officially adopted the first New Jersey Target Zero Action Plan, reaching...
VTC Distinguished Lecture: Reconnecting Communities by Rethinking Highways
At the VTC Distinguished Lecture, Dr. Erick Guerra challenged the audience to look beyond the nation’s overbuilt highway system and consider how cities can rebuild to reconnect communities and expand access.
VTC Strategic Plan Retreat: Building Our Future Together
In September, VTC staff gathered to update our 2026–2031 Strategic Plan, reflecting on our strengths, expertise, and opportunities for growth. The retreat strengthened collaboration and shaped a shared vision for tackling transportation challenges with research, innovation, and community-focused solutions.
VTC Offers Insights for New Jersey’s New Governor
VTC joined the New Jersey State Policy Lab and other Rutgers researchers in offering research-backed strategies to support transportation, housing, and infrastructure improvements under New Jersey’s new administration.
Protecting Young E-Bike Riders: Advice for Parents, Students, and Communities
As e-bikes and other micromobility devices grow in popularity, it’s essential for young riders and their guardians to understand how to use them safely. These devices offer a fun, healthy, and eco-friendly alternative to driving. The following guidance can help families and communities stay safe while sharing the road.
VTC at ACSP2025
Look for VTC and others from the Bloustein School at the annual conference of the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP) in Minneapolis!
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,...