New modes of transportation have the potential to provide better access for all, including people with limitations due to age, physical fitness levels, or disabilities. The secret ingredient is to provide a safe street space that is welcoming to all users.
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transportation
Planes, trains and automobiles: It’s transport day at COP26. Here’s what you need to know
The COP26 climate summit has entered its thornier, more difficult stages — when scores of countries must come to a tangible agreement on steps to tackle climate change. Today’s theme is “transportation.” Professor Robert Noland, director of the Alan M. Voorhees...
How the pandemic and a renewed focus on equity could reshape transportation
The pandemic and racial justice protests in Washington and cities across the country have reshaped many aspects of life. For some travelers and commuters, shifts in travel patterns exposed vulnerabilities within the transportation network. While many transportation...
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.
New report identifies current and future training needs of public transportation industry
The Federal Transit Administration commissioned the National Transit Institute to conduct a study to assess and codify the public transportation industry’s training practices, interests, and priorities and determine training needs
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.
Faculty Profile: Will Payne
Dr. Payne sought to combine data and digital mapping to examine the downstream effects of upscale consumption space on urban life and housing markets.
Faculty Profile: Wenwen Zhang
Dr. Zhang joined the Bloustein School in August 2020. Her research focuses on the social and policy impacts of emerging transportation technologies
Economic development in New Jersey — How COVID has expanded NJEDAs essential role
New programs and initiatives created by the New Jersey Economic Recovery Act are helping the state’s businesses quicken the pace and extent of economic improvement.