Public transportation is essential for many people and provides access to employment, education, healthcare, and social activities. However, for an individual with an invisible disability, using public transportation can be a challenging task.
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NJTIP@Rutgers
The Voorhees Transportation Center: A Leader in Transportation Research, Education and Training
VTC’s core strengths relate to transportation in the built environment and its work in transit-oriented development, pedestrian and bicycle mobility and safety, healthy community design, smart growth, and transportation and social equity.
Developing an Age-Friendly Mapping Tool for New Jersey
This project aimed to foster multisectoral collaboration toward a dynamic, web-based age-friendly mapping tool for Bergen and Somerset Counties.
NJ Transit launches public-private partnership to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites
On March 10 NJ TRANSIT announced its VAXRIDE Initiative to support New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
NJTIP@Rutgers empowers: Making transit accessible and usable for New Jerseyans
NJTIP@Rutgers’ hands-on training was challenged and had to change, expanding its programs to provide training not just in transit but also the skills necessary to use the remote tools that have become so necessary over the past year.
NJ Transit launches VAXRIDE with assistance from NJTIP@Rutgers
On March 10 NJ TRANSIT announced its VAXRIDE Initiative to support New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
New resource helps residents find public transportation to reach NJ vaccine sites
NJTIP@Rutgers consulted a variety of trip planning tools and maps to find and confirm transit resources across the state.
Keeping seniors connected is key to alleviating social isolation
Karen Alexander of NJTIP@Rutgers explains how technology, other solutions can help older adults and those with disabilities
NJTIP@Rutgers to hold travel training at SAGE Eldercare in Summit, October 6
Transportation options and how to travel independently on New Jersey Transit buses and trains will be discussed at a "New Jersey Transit 101" program scheduled for October 6 at SAGE Eldercare in Summit. Louis Hoffman, training coordinator at NJTIP @ Rutgers, will...
Transportation program focuses on special-education students
Specially trained personnel from the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers provide the training to students with disabilities. Trainer Louis Hoffman is NJTIP program manager for the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center in the Edward J. Bloustein School...