The Democrats said in a statement they would introduce legislation to revise the Transportation Trust Fund’s rules to permit boardwalk repairs — a move Testa says he opposes. So does Martin Robins, director emeritus of Rutgers University’s Alan M. Voorhees...
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Power & Politics: NJ Transit and the Gateway Project
Both NJ Transit and the Gateway project are facing funding problems. Martin Robins, the authority on all things mass transit and Founding Director of the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, talks about the challenges facing Gov.Phil Murphy when it comes to...
Free Elizabeth Guide to Public Transportation Available through Lifelong Elizabeth Program
According to Ms. Dispenza, The Guide to Public Transportation in Elizabeth, produced by Louis Hoffman of NJTIP at Rutgers, “is a bi-lingual English/Spanish guide, and is available at all Elizabeth libraries, City Hall Office on Aging, Housing Authority Buildings and...
Transit expert looks past summer repairs to need for Gateway Tunnel
There’s arguably no one who knows more about NJ Transit and its troubles than former Former Deputy Executive Director Martin Robins. He’s also the Founding Director of the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center. NJTV Online (interview), July 10, 2017
What is the cost of damage to city vehicles in accidents?
The accident reports for the five cities and municipalities reviewed by MyCentralJersey.com spanned six years, from 2011 to 2016, and included accidents in which public employees were at fault and also accidents in which they were not. The majority of the accidents...
Beyond the Crisis: Exploring the Future of the State's Transportation Trust Fund
“Recent history tells us that the more you can do pay-as-you-go and the less reliance on bonding, the more stable your funding will be and you will be able to maintain a reasonable program,” said Martin Robins, director emeritus of Rutgers University’s Alan M....
Christie, lawmakers disagree over NJ's transportation system 'crisis'
In recent years the fund has supported $1.2 billion in annual construction, maintenance and operating costs at NJ Transit and the state Department of Transportation. The money will run out on June 30, according to the nonpartisan Office of Legislative Services....
Satisfying Transportation Needs Will Improve Quality of Life for Adults on Autism Spectrum
An integrated approach to providing access to reliable and safe transportation is needed for adults on the autism spectrum and their families, according to a new Rutgers study that offers recommendations for removing barriers to better mobility. The Rutgers report...
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...
Annual Bike/Ped Summit to be held at Bloustein School, Feb. 21
The New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition and the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy, Rutgers University will host the Sixth Annual NJ Bike & Walk Summit on Saturday, February 21 from 8:00...
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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
Bloustein School, Civic Square Building 33 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesBloustein School Career Services, Rutgers Graduate Society of Healthcare Leaders, and SCA Health are sponsoring an administrative fellowship information session. Please join Emma-Louise Austin-Datta, SCA Health Operations Manager and former […]
Graduate Student Welcome Reception & Resource Fair
Busch Student Center Multipurpose Room 604 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, United StatesEnjoy food, networking, and meeting graduate student organizations and university departments that provide academic and support services from across the university. All graduate students welcome. RSVP at https://go.rutgers.edu/welcomeRSVP
MHA Alumni Administrative Fellows Panel
VirtualGet answers from those who have been there. Discover why and how administrative fellowships accelerate professional development and career growth All things considered: The application process / the timeline The […]
Virtual Information Session: Master of City and Regional Planning
VirtualYou are cordially invited to join us at this virtual informational session for the Rutgers - Bloustein School's Master of City and Regional Planning (MCRP) program during the Fall 2024 […]