Seeking to understand how investments in passenger facilities can improve food access and transportation services while addressing the needs of the unhoused population that rely on facilities for shelter.
Michael Smart
Walter Rand Food Access and Sensitive Communities
This project seeks to better understand how new transit facility investment can be better integrated with food access and address the needs of sensitive communities.
Transit Usage Impacts of NJ Transit-Oriented Developments (TODs)
To better understand the relationships between Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and the travel behaviors of those who live nearby, and TOD characteristics and its appeal to the customers of retail establishments located within.
Recent Publications
Carbon Emissions and Remote Work at a Large University System
We report on an analysis of carbon emissions from commuting to a large multi-campus university system, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. This is derived from a campus survey to assess carbon emissions and various attitudes towards sustainability across a...
Their Experiences: Understanding Women and LGBTQ+ Transit Users in New Jersey
Women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) have unique transportation experiences and needs, including public transit services. However, there is a gap in the data that documents their experiences and needs. This paper aims to add to existing research by examining...
From Challenge to Resilience: The Evolution of NJ TRANSIT Funding and a Roadmap to a Reliable Future
Since its creation in 1979, NJ TRANSIT has grown into the geographically largest public transit system in the United States. Over more than four decades, the agency’s financial structure has shifted in response to changing state and federal priorities—shaping service...
Public Transit User Experiences and Feelings of Safety among Marginalized Genders
Harassment, discrimination, and violence are major concerns for women and sexual and gender minorities (SGMs) who ride public transit. However, these experiences often go underreported, and agencies may not be aware of the extent of harassment within their services....