LGBTQ+ respondents are more vulnerable to harassment on public transportation than respondents who identify as cisgender and straight. Policy and planning measures aiming to address safety and harassment on public transit may not be effective for SGMs.
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Samuel Rosenthal
VTC and CUPR Compile NJ Infrastructure Needs Assessment
With the release of New Jersey’s preliminary State Development and Redevelopment Plan, researchers from CUPR and VTC updated the state’s long-required Infrastructure Needs Assessment. The assessment examines long-term infrastructure needs across sectors like water, transportation, flood protection, and more, drawing on federal, state, and local data. Its goal is to support smarter, coordinated, and long-term capital planning that protects public health, safety, and supports sustainable development statewide.