Michael Smart shares his background in transportation, discussing how his work with people reentering society after incarceration influenced his interest in transportation challenges and emphasizing the importance of meaningful research that addresses pressing societal issues and aims to impact real-world problems.
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transportation planning
EJB Talks Alumni Spotlight: More than Making the Trains Run on Time–A Bloustein Alumna at Amtrak
Urban planning alum Gretchen Minneman Kostura MCRP ’07 talks about her journey from a student focused on community development to her professional work in transportation, currently working for the CEO and President of Amtrak.
Research: Are Transportation Planning Views Shared by Engineering Students and the Public?
The authors compared the policy preferences of transportation planning students, engineering students, and the public to identify points of consensus and divergence within and between the groups.
Many cities have more robust subway camera systems than NY
As a manhunt began Tuesday morning for the person who shot 10 people in a crowded Brooklyn subway car, law enforcement quickly looked to the station cameras that they hoped had caught their suspect on tape. But they were out of luck. The surveillance cameras...
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.
Anne Strauss-Wieder presents TRB Deen Distinguished Lecture: Evolving with Rapidly Shifting Supply Chains and Freight Systems
She is recognized for her contributions to the transportation community in freight mobility, resilience and business continuity, and “freight as a good neighbor” effective practices.
Bloustein doctoral students awarded Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowships
Ellen O. White and Wei San Loh received the award for their work on transportation planning and policy.
Anne Strauss-Wieder to present Thomas B. Deen Distinguished Lecture at annual TRB meeting in January 2022
She is recognized for her contributions to the transportation community in freight mobility, resilience and business continuity, and “freight as a good neighbor” effective practices.
Adrian Ayala MCRP ’21 awarded top honors for TPD Student Paper Competition
The award will be presented virtually at the TPD Annual Business Meeting during the 2021 National Planning Conference.
Bloustein School is recipient of $1.5M grant focusing on making micromobility safer, smarter
These NSF investments create scientific and engineering foundations for smart cities and communities and help enhance overall quality of life.
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Undergraduate New Student Information Session for Fall 2024 Majors
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesIn-Person Session August 27th The Bloustein School is hosting the annual undergraduate student orientation for new majors on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. Newly enrolled direct-admit students in Planning and Public Policy, […]
International Student Resources Information Session and Panel
VirtualMeet your Bloustein Graduate student services/career team and the Bloustein Liaison to our international students. The second hour will be a panel of international alumni who will share their journey […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
Virtual Career Drop-ins
VirtualStop by virtually on Mondays (except for holidays) beginning September 9th through December 16th between 11 am and 1 pm to ask a quick (15 min) career-related question of Bloustein […]
Undergraduate Research Discovery Session: Public Health and Public Policy
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesDr. Jane Miller will present information about the Bloustein Honors Research Program (BHRP) and independent study options available. Dr. Liz Cooner, Director of the NJ State Policy Lab, will be […]