Advancing Innovation Through Shared Expertise at NJDOT

Dec 1, 2025 | News, Peer Exchange

Learning from Each Other Peer-to-peer (P2P) exchanges have become a cornerstone of innovation in state transportation agencies. Designed to share knowledge, test new approaches, and strengthen collaboration, these exchanges help DOTs tackle complex challenges while...

Interview with 2025 NJDOT Research Showcase Outstanding Student: Xiaoyu Zhang

Nov 25, 2025 | Innovation Interview, News, Research Showcase

Rutgers PhD student Xiaoyu Zhang received the 2025 NJDOT Outstanding University Student in Transportation Research Award for his contributions to pavement engineering, traffic safety, and emerging sensing technologies. His work spans pothole detection, friction...

Wildlife Corridors and Crossings in NJ’s Road Network: A Conversation with NJDEP & NJDOT

Oct 18, 2024 | Innovation Interview, Innovation Spotlight, News

Wildlife crossings help to bridge greenspaces divided by roads, streets, and highways through the creation of safe alternative pathways for wildlife. For the past forty years, wildlife crossings have been a part of New Jersey’s transportation network. The state’s...

FHWA Issued Its EDC-7 Progress Report #1

Oct 4, 2024 | Innovation Spotlight, News, NJ STIC

The Every Day Counts Round 7 Progress Report #1 is now available here.   Every Day Counts (EDC) is the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) program to advance a culture of innovation in the transportation community in partnership with public and private...

Research Spotlight: Innovative Pothole Repair Materials and Techniques

Sep 27, 2024 | News, Research Project, Research Showcase, Research Spotlight

A recently completed NJDOT research study, Innovative Pothole Repair Materials and Techniques, tested several new techniques and materials that could improve the cost-effectiveness of pothole repairs in New Jersey. Phase I of the research project, led by Professors...