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.
Abstract The U.S. public is skeptical of speed cameras because they are seen as revenue generators. Many cities do indeed raise funds via traffic tickets, although they are primarily issued by police officers, not cameras. Ironically, cameras are poor long-term...
Abstract Using survey data collected in New Jersey, we analyze the frequency of bicycling and respondent perceptions of the safety of various bicycling facilities. Data was collected via a mixed-mode survey design, including intercepts, bicycle hangers, flyers in...
Abstract E-scooters are a low-emission and affordable mode of transportation that contributes to environmental and mobility equity goals. The use of e-scooters, however, has resulted in an estimated 70,000 emergency department visits and at least 41 fatalities between...
Abstract Many towns and cities have reallocated street space in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This was done to allow more social distancing for physical activity and to provide space for restaurants to offer outdoor dining. We used data collected via an online...