NJDOT’s mission of “improving lives by improving transportation” drives innovation at the Department. The goal of NJDOT’s Innovation Program is to gather and evaluate new ideas while implementing and rapidly deploying proven innovative products, systems, policies, practices, standards, specifications, procedures, and technologies (original or new to NJDOT) that create valued outcomes. The Innovation Program will pilot the latest technologies and innovations to adapt to changing conditions and environments, implement innovations to enhance the quality of life for residents and the traveling public, allow for experimentation and foster a safe to fail environment, integrate innovation into NJDOT’s culture, and provide opportunities to collaborate to broaden the impact of innovations.  The Innovation Program’s activities include:

1. Lead and administer the NJ Statewide Transportation Innovation Council (NJ STIC) Program
2. Seek out, apply for, manage, and oversee the administration of innovative special grants.
3. Evaluate new and emerging technologies & products and provide financial support to NJDOT for testing and demonstration.
4. Lead and administer innovation communication and outreach activities.
5. Develop and implement a department-wide Innovation Grant Program
6. Innovation project management

New Jersey Innovation Accomplishments