VTC-POET and Project Partners are finalists in the 2024 ArcGIS StoryMaps Competition, Storytelling for a Better World, for The Springwood Avenue Heritage Walk project!
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VTC Seeks New Executive Director of the National Transit Institute
The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey seeks qualified candidates for the Executive Director of the National Transit Institute position.
NJ State Policy Lab to Fund VTC Micromobility Research
We congratulate VTC’s Hannah Younes, Jacob Thompson, and PhD candidate Yingning Xie on receiving funding from the New Jersey State Policy Lab (NJSPL) for their study, E-Bike Rebates and Increased Ridership: Lessons Learned and Policy Recommendations for New Jersey.
Affordable Housing + TOD: Obligations and Opportunities
This event, hosted by NJTOD, Downtown New Jersey, and NJ TRANSIT’s Transit Friendly Planning (TFP) Program will bring together experts from public agencies, nonprofit organizations, and the private sector to share their experiences with affordable housing in downtowns across New Jersey.
VTC Executive Director Joins NJDOT Announcement of Safety Improvements in Elizabeth
On December 17, 2024, VTC Executive Director Leigh Ann Von Hagen joined NJ Department of Transportation Commissioner Frances O’Connor and other officials in Elizabeth, NJ, to announce new safety improvements along Route 1&9.
Upcoming Online Training: Health in All Policies (HiAP)
Discover how to bring health and equity to the forefront of urban planning and public policy decisions with this live, instructor-led online training on Health in All Policies (HiAP).
Free Workshops: Implementing Complete Streets at the Local Level
Trainings by the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO), the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University, Sustainable Jersey and Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association (CCCTMA).
The Road Well-Traveled: Lessons from a Retiring Transportation Leader
After 25 years of dedicated service, Jon Carnegie, Executive Director of the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, is retiring. With extensive...
Leigh Ann Von Hagen Named VTC Executive Director
The Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at Rutgers University proudly announces Leigh Ann Von Hagen as its new Executive Director.
VTC at TRB 2025!
Join VTC at the TRB Annual Meeting in Washington, DC! Don’t miss the opportunity to network with VTC staff, faculty, and students; learn about our research; and ask about what we will be working on next.
Recent Publications
Are Transportation Planning Views Shared by Engineering Students and the Public?
We surveyed transportation students and the U.S. public to explore consensus and divergence in policy preferences. We find considerable agreement among planning students, which may be a strength—it is easier to pursue shared goals—or a weakness—too much consensus can...
Powering bikeshare in New York City: does the usage of e-bikes differ from regular bikes?
Abstract In this study, we investigate the difference between shared electric bicycles (e-bikes) and conventional shared bikes operated by Citi Bike in New York City. We examine differences in usage by examining summary statistics and we develop conditional...
The Traffic Calming Effect of Delineated Bicycle Lanes
Abstract We analyze the effect of a bicycle lane on traffic speeds. Computer vision techniques are used to detect and classify the speed and trajectory of over 9,000 motor-vehicles at an intersection that was part of a pilot demonstration in which a bicycle lane was...
Concerns expressed by used electric vehicle owners based on surveying social media
Abstract The used EV market is growing as more EVs penetrate the market. To examine who is purchasing used EVs and what concerns they may have, we deployed a survey focused on owners of used EVs. Data was collected online via posting the survey to used-EV-related...