The COVID-19 pandemic had major impacts on transportation behavior in New Jersey and throughout the world. Our research sought to examine these shifts in behavior and whether any of them will be long-lasting.
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cycling
Montreal bike festival heralds release from grip of COVID
Professor Emeritus John Pucher was featured in a recent article that discusses the vibrant and uplifting atmosphere of Montreal's annual bicycling festival amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The festival is a celebration of community spirit and resilience, with...
New Yorkers are biking for Black lives — and to end disparities in cycling
The 300-mile New York to D.C. ride aims to highlight barriers people of color face in biking. washingtonpost.com “Our mobility has been arrested,” said Charles Brown, who is Black and is one of the nation's top leaders in transportation equity and justice. Washington...
Traffic experts, parents don't always see eye to eye on safe cycling routes for children
Parents often disagree with transportation experts over what streets are safe for children to ride bikes, a Rutgers-led study finds. The study, in the journal Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, assessed the Level of Traffic Stress...
Traffic experts, parents don’t always see eye to eye on safe cycling routes for children
Parents often disagree with transportation experts over what streets are safe for children to ride bikes, a Rutgers-led study finds. The study, in the journal Transportation Research Part F: Traffic Psychology and Behaviour, assessed the Level of Traffic Stress...
APA-NJ recognizes Stuart Meck, West Orange Walking & Cycling graduate studio with outstanding planning awards
On Friday, January 29 the American Planning Association- New Jersey chapter recognized planning initiatives, built projects, individuals and organizations that are at the forefront of planning and design at the APA-NJ Annual Planning Conference Awards Luncheon....
Together North Jersey releases New Brunswick Ciclovia Evaluation report
Together North Jersey has announced the release of the final report for the “New Brunswick Ciclovia Evaluation” Local Government Capacity Grant, which documents and evaluates the overall success and effectiveness of the New Brunswick Ciclovia, first held on October 6,...
New “road diet” study by Voorhees Transportation Center could create a safer Livingston Avenue
A new research study from the Bloustein School’s Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, “Costs and Benefits of a Road Diet for Livingston Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey,” found that by including turning lanes and bike lanes will not only create safer streets for...
Annual Bike/Walk Summit to be held at Bloustein School, Feb.8
The Fifth Annual NJ Bike & Walk Summit, presented by the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition (NJBWC), will be held at the Bloustein School’s Special Events Forum, Civic Square Building, 33 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, N.J. on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 8:00 a.m. –...
Pucher sees Vancouver as a continental leader in cycling
Rutgers University professor John Pucher’s eyes light up when talking about the increasing popularity of cycling among North American commuters. The 62-year-old author and civic transportation expert has studied commuting infrastructure in cities around the world and...
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Bloustein School Welcome Back Picnic
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesAll Bloustein School students, PhD candidates, faculty, staff, and instructors are invited to attend the 2024 welcome back picnic. Food choices to include: Hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, “boardwalk style” […]
SCA Health Administrative Fellowship Information Session
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