Pedestrian fatalities are on the rise, and account for more than 16% of all traffic fatalities nationwide. New Jersey is a pedestrian safety focus state, meaning we have more pedestrian fatalities than the national average, at about 25%. Safe Transportation for Every Pedestrian is a Federal Highway Administration Every Day Counts initiative designed to provide […]
TRB is sponsoring the 9th International Visualization in Transportation Symposium: Visualization in Action on November, 5-6, 2019 in Washington, D.C. The symposium theme is Visualization in Action. Today’s visualization techniques can reshape the way transportation agencies and companies approach problem solving, make decisions, and communicate with others. The symposium will explore the opportunities and challenges […]
The modern roundabout is a proven strategy for improving the safety and operations of intersections. The physical characteristics of a well-designed modern roundabout reduce the frequency and severity of intersection crashes for all users including pedestrians and bicyclists. This course highlights the benefits of modern roundabouts and gives participants the fundamental knowledge needed to plan […]
This workshop, co-sponsored by FHWA Resource Center & the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority, will cover benefits, guidance and successful examples of roundabouts. Roundabouts are a proven strategy for improving the safety and operations of intersections. Modern and compact, these traffic calming countermeasures place responsibility for traffic management upon motorist cooperation, thereby reducing the frequency […]
Please join the NJDOT Bureau of Research on November 14th for an Innovation Exchange Webinar, “The Connected Job Site”, that we are convening in the Foran Building Training Room at NJDOT Headquarters. The widespread availability of technologies such as smartphones, tablets, and drones has led to ingenious applications in the construction field. These technologies allow […]
Three vehicle crashes involving injuries occur every minute in the United States putting nearly 39,000 incident responders in harm’s way daily. Disruption and congestion from these incidents can increase the likelihood of secondary crashes, cause delays, and increase driver frustration. The longer responders remain on the scene, the greater the risk they, and the traveling […]
This workshop will explore Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design and ways to empower community stakeholders throughout the process. About this Event Neighborhood Empowerment Models: Crime Prevention and Beyond Strategies and opportunities for neighborhood improvements are available through a variety of programs and formats. But it takes high quality community engagement and leadership to put strategies […]
Slide-in bridge construction (SIBC) is one of several accelerated bridge construction (ABC) technologies being advanced by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Compared to more traditional methods of bridge construction, and due to its shorter work zone durations and reduced impacts on traffic, SIBC (like other ABC technologies can: * Increase safety for workers * Enhance […]
FHWA's Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty and Office of Stewardship, Oversight, and Management has partnered with the Federal Transit Administration to host a series of workshops on TPM and PBPP Implementation between June 2019 and December 2019 in selected regions. These workshops will bring together State DOTs, MPOs, public transit operators, FHWA staff and […]
This training is designed to ensure that pedestrian facilities and access routes, in particular curb ramps, along our roadways are properly design and constructed for all individuals, including those with disabilities. This training was developed to provide information and best practices for those involved in the design and maintenance of curb ramps and pedestrian facilities, […]