NJDOT Technology Transfer

TMS Emerging Topics Series: Cybersecurity
2026-06-25 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Traffic Management Systems (TMSs) infrastructures have traditionally been designed, operated, or managed as a closed system. They leverage the information sharing from other systems, their agency, systems external to their agency, or other interests. The exchange and utilization of data heightens the vulnerability of the TMS to potential cyber threats and attacks. In addition, the emergence and use of modern technologies or methods to share data (e.g., wireless) magnify the threat landscape for the controlled, safe, and reliable operation of TMSs. This webinar will focus on

Cybersecurity issues to consider in planning, design, development, implementation, testing and acceptance, initiation, management and operation, maintenance, and repair of TMSs or specific assets and resources.
Policies, practices, and tools to use in support of addressing, mitigating, or recovering from cyber security threats or actions (e.g., disruption of service, data breaches, cyber-attacks).This webinar is part of Traffic Management Center Pooled Fund Study project to share information on traffic management system (TMS) emerging topics and an ongoing series focused on sharing information on emerging traffic management system (TMS) topics being co-sponsored by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE), Traffic Management Center Pooled Fund Study, and FHWA.

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Road Weather Spotlight Series: Automation and Speed Management for Road Weather Events
2026-07-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA’s) Office of Operations is collaborating with the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE) to host a bimonthly webinar series on road weather management (RWM). These webinars, called the Road Weather Spotlight Series, align with the mission of the FHWA RWM Program to inform stakeholders and improve highway road weather operations.
The July webinar will focus on Automation and Speed Management for Road Weather. Topics and speakers will include:

Automating Variable Speed Limits (VSLs) Using Weather, Traffic and Friction Data – Zach Hans, Iowa State University
State Experiences with VSLs for Road Weather Events

Timothy Foss, Nebraska DOT
Ryan McNary and Scott Benedict, Pennsylvania DOT
Kevin Duby, Arizona DOT

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2026 AASHTO RAC Annual Meeting
2026-07-07 - 2026-07-09 | The Westin Pittsburgh, 1000 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, United States
The RAC meeting consists of three days of unsurpassed networking opportunities and educational sessions, focused on research issues and activities at the national level for the transportation industry. This is your opportunity to come meet your state DOT, FHWA, and TRB research partners, while building relationships and showcasing your state and region’s achievements in transportation research.
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NJLTAP – Street Trees and Infrastructure (Webinar)
2026-07-17 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Street Trees and infrastructure are often framed as having a mutually destructive relationship. This talk by licensed NJ Tree Expert John Linson starts by covering major road reconstruction projects before focusing on individual tree preservation techniques and replacement. Attendees will discover that with tree-minded planning and proper selection and planting, street trees and infrastructure can truly co-exist.
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TMS Emerging Topics Series: Opportunities for Traffic Management Systems (TMSs) to Use Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML)
2026-08-11 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
This webinar will focus on Opportunities for Traffic Management Systems (TMSs) to Use Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML).
This webinar is part of Traffic Management Center Pooled Fund Study project to share information on traffic management system (TMS) emerging topics and an ongoing series focused on sharing information on emerging traffic management system (TMS) topics being co-sponsored by the National Operations Center of Excellence (NOCoE), Traffic Management Center Pooled Fund Study, and FHWA.
Previous webinars and associated information is available here: https://transportationops.org/traffic-management-systems-and-centers/emerging-topics

2026 USDOT Industry Day Expo
2026-08-12 08:30 - 17:00 | Richard Weeks Hall of Engineering, 500 Bartholomew Rd, Piscataway, NJ, 08854, United States
Industry Day will showcase deployable technologies and practical pathways to implementation for improving bridge safety, assessment and management while addressing adoption barriers. Presentations will include a mix of emerging and existing technologies without widespread penetration among bridge owners in the United States.
This national forum will bring together leaders from federal, state, city, and county transportation agencies, metropolitan planning organizations, industry, academia, and technology developers to accelerate the deployment of innovative bridge technologies across the United States.
This event is organized as part of the Advanced Bridge Technology Clearinghouse (ABTC) initiative, a cooperative agreement between USDOT and Rutgers CAIT to accelerate the implementation of innovative bridge technologies.
Program Highlights
This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, learn from national leaders, and engage directly with the companies developing the tools and technologies that will define the future of bridge safety, assessment and management in the United States.

Keynote presentations from USDOT and national experts on emerging technologies related to bridge safety, assessment and management.

State DOT implementation stories focusing on real-world applications, lessons learned, and measurable outcomes.

Interactive technology showcases featuring hands-on demonstrations from industry providers specializing in bridge Safety & Resilience, Monitoring & Data Integration, and Decision Support.

Forward-looking sessions exploring the role of artificial intelligence, large-scale data modeling, vehicle to infrastructure communication, and predictive analytics in transportation infrastructure management.

NJLTAP – AI for Transportation Professionals (Webinar)
2026-08-18 10:00 - 11:30 | Virtual
Artificial intelligence is showing up everywhere — and your community’s administrative work is no exception. Whether you’re drafting public notices, summarizing lengthy technical documents, or troubleshooting a field challenge, AI tools can save you real time and help you do more with less. This course is designed to introduce local government and public works professionals to the practical, everyday applications of generative AI — no technical background required. Whether you’re brand new to AI or have already experimented a bit, you’ll walk away with concrete ideas, smarter prompting strategies, and a clearer sense of where AI fits — and where it doesn’t — in your workflow.
At the completion of this course, you will understand the landscape of available AI tools and how to choose among them, learn how to craft effective prompts for a range of real-world tasks, and have a better understanding of the ethical considerations, disclosure requirements, and best practices for responsible AI use in a public-sector context.
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LTAP Innovation Showcase
2026-08-20 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
The Center for Local Aid Support (CLAS) team is the conduit for connecting Local agencies, Tribes and Federal Land Management Agencies to innovative market-ready deployment opportunities that can be used on our nation’s highways to save lives, project delivery time, and money. Through Innovation Exchange webinars, we are bringing cutting-edge transportation leaders to the table to share ideas and out of the box innovative practices that have proven results.
This webinar will showcase various innovations from Local Technical Assistance Programs (LTAPs).
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