NJDOT Technology Transfer

Leveraging Data Tools for Better Transport Planning
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York)
Many cities are working to develop high-quality, cost-effective, and sustainable transport systems centered on bus rapid transit http://brtstandard.org/ (BRT) and active mobility. Advocates must overcome many challenges in the planning phases of these systems, however, including gathering initial analyses of emissions, costs, and economic impacts. Proper planning requires a kind of “scoping” to build momentum for investment and to implement systems that ensure long-term access and ridership.
Early data collection is key to implementing successful and sustainable mobility networks. This is where data-driven tools, such as ITDP’s SCOPE http://(scope.itdp.org), can make a significant impact. With the BRT SCOPE web tool http://scope.itdp.org/ , anyone can obtain ridership, climate, and air quality predictions for potential corridors in about 20 minutes. The web tool also makes it easy to compare and share results and is available to use in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Beyond transit corridors, ITDP’s SCOPE models can also support planning and analysis for bike lane networks https://itdp.org/publication/protected-bicycle-lanes-protect-the-climate/ as well as parking reform https://itdp.org/publication/off-street-parking-scope-emissions-tool/ policies.
In this webinar, we will highlight real-world applications of the SCOPE tool for mobility planning, data collection, and assessment in cities in Mexico and Indonesia, drawing from the experience of local ITDP teams. This session can be particularly beneficial for government officials, planners, or researchers seeking to leverage data to advocate for improvements and investments in their transportation systems.
Click here to register. https://itdp-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-BFJMkn2S6CyLjitBiZM4w#/registration

The Road to Multimodal Connectivity
2025-07-10 18:00 - 19:30
Public transportation is evolving beyond buses and trains. In this session, Paul Comfort explores how agencies and communities can connect transit, intercity rail, shared mobility, microtransit, active transportation, and more into one seamless rider experience. We’ll dive into how inter-agency cooperation, integrated fare systems, and emerging technologies are driving a new era of mobility—one that’s connected, convenient, and customer-centered.
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Alaska DOT's Innovative Use of Drone Technology - Everyday Tools and Emergency Readiness
2025-07-17 17:00 - 18:30
The Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities (DOT&PF) Bridge Section has steadily integrated drone technology into its bridge inspection program to address the challenges of working in remote locations, rugged terrain, and harsh conditions. What began as a tool for supplemental documentation has grown into a critical asset for both routine and special inspections. This presentation highlights the virtual assessment of the Koyukuk River Bridge (#1261), where DOT&PF used drones and Starlink-enabled livestreaming to perform a real-time evaluation of structural damage. DOT&PF’s drone program is built around practical application—simple, field-proven workflows that keep inspections efficient and adaptable without over-complication. The session will also provide an overview of current research efforts aimed at developing standardized protocols to support drone-assisted inspections statewide.
Click here to register. https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/8902642744475907160

Public Meeting: Long Range Plan, Transportation Improvement Program & Air Quality Conformity
2025-07-17 20:00 - 23:00
Join NJTPA’s virtual public meeting to learn more and provide comments on Connecting Communities, the draft Long Range Transportation Plan; draft FY 2026-2028 Transportation Improvement Program; draft FY 2026-2035 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, and raft Air Quality Conformity Determination.
This is a drop-in event – you’re welcome to log in at any time during the scheduled hours to learn about the project and share your feedback. There will be breakout rooms for specific draft products, as well as a main room with an introductory presentation given on a rolling basis as people arrive.
Click here to register. https://mercerplanning.zoom.us/meeting/register/Ob3gJpf3SKK8AsBZEQo21w#/registration

EDC-7 Strategic Workforce Development Careers in Gear - Training Success Stories
2025-07-23 17:00 - 18:00
This summer, the FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC)-7 Strategic Workforce Development (SWD) team invites you to the Careers in Gear Summer Series, highlighting innovative workforce initiatives and success stories from across the country. Supporting and advancing workforce development is what the EDC-7 SWD program does all year long and the EDC-7 Team is excited to share some of the standout programs, collaborative efforts with stakeholders, and people making an impact across the country. You’ll hear from the people who help keep the construction industry moving, from skilled trades professionals to program leaders. Each session offers real stories, practical strategies, and fresh ideas to help strengthen the American construction workforce and support the infrastructure of tomorrow.
Click here to register. https://usdot.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/UnTjCWQwQtS4m8NK3yIuhQ#/registration

Harvard Webinar Series: Sustainable Freight
2025-07-23 18:00 - 19:30
Freight transportation is a vital component of the global economy—but also a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, local air pollution, and infrastructure impacts. As freight managers, planners, and policymakers confront these challenges, new partnerships and technologies are reshaping the future of sustainable freight.
Join us for a dynamic conversation from practitioners, academics and non-profit leaders from across the freight ecosystem as they share real-world strategies to reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and support equitable, climate-resilient logistics networks.
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EDC-7 Strategic Workforce Development Careers in Gear - Fireside Chat on Youth Development Programs
2025-08-06 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
This summer, the FHWA Every Day Counts (EDC)-7 Strategic Workforce Development (SWD) team invites you to the Careers in Gear Summer Series, highlighting innovative workforce initiatives and success stories from across the country. Supporting and advancing workforce development is what the EDC-7 SWD program does all year long and the EDC-7 Team is excited to share some of the standout programs, collaborative efforts with stakeholders, and people making an impact across the country. You’ll hear from the people who help keep the construction industry moving, from skilled trades professionals to program leaders. Each session offers real stories, practical strategies, and fresh ideas to help strengthen the American construction workforce and support the infrastructure of tomorrow.
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EDC-7 Strategic Workforce Development Careers in Gear - Fireside Chat on Youth Development Programs
2025-08-06 17:00 - 18:00

FHWA's Traffic Management Systems, Data, and Managing Disruptions
2025-08-07 17:00 - 18:30
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is hosting the third webinar in its data exchange webinar series on managing disruptions together. This webinar, Traffic Management Systems, Data, and Managing Disruptions, features perspectives from traffic management system users and developers on sharing high-quality, trusted data on nonrecurring events, such as crashes, work zones, weather disruptions and national-level data exchange.
Click here to register. https://events.gov.teams.microsoft.us/event/8a66905d-53a5-4d47-88d2-6cbe42d85186@b64da4ac-e800-4cfc-8931-e607f720a1b8/registration

WTS-GNY and NYC DOT 2025 Summer Technical Tour for Chapter Members!
2025-08-14 21:30 - 23:30
Join WTS-GNY for our annual Summer Technical Tours, July–September, with outdoor tours across the boroughs!In August, NYC DOT leads a free guided bike ride in Astoria, Queens, highlighting new bike projects. Happy hour to follow!
Stay tuned for details on our September tour!
Locations : As noted per each event. Aug 14, 2025 05:30pm
Register Here! https://www.wtsinternational.org/events/wts-gny-and-nyc-dot-2025-summer-technical-tour-chapter-members

TMS Emerging Topics Series: AI and Machine Learning for Performing TMS Functions
2025-08-20 15:00 - 16:30
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.
This month, the topic is AI and Machine Learning for Performance of TMS. The agenda and speakers will be announced soon.
Click here to register. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_o2izrBM9S1OJMaL9057NzA#/registration

Safety vs. Safety: Understanding and Overcoming Conflicts between Street Safety and Fire and Emergency Response
2025-08-20 18:00 - 20:00
In cities across the US, attempts to improve safety for bicyclists and pedestrians are coming into conflict with fire and emergency response priorities. In this webinar, Zachary Lamb, Assistant Professor of City & Regional Planning at UC Berkeley, will discuss recent research to better understand conflicts between street safety measures and emergency response, and how such conflicts can be avoided or resolved.
The webinar will include findings from the research; discussion of the intertwined physical, institutional, and cultural factors that drive conflicts between street safety and emergency response; and discussion of strategies deployed in cities across the country to overcome these conflicts, including designing protected bike lanes to accommodate emergency response vehicles and shifting the mission of fire departments to include a prevention approach to street safety.
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Smart Curb, Safe Freight: Tackling Truck Parking & Delivery Challenges
2025-08-21 17:00 - 18:30
NOCoE and the International Parking & Mobility Institute (IPMI) are holding a webinar focused on solutions for freight parking issues. Speakers will discuss both safety and mobility solutions, present on technology solutions being implemented, and address both highways and curbside freight parking challenges.
Speakers will discuss recent research on expanding truck parking at public rest areas and transportation agency efforts to increase safety and mobility by addressing freight parking challenges.
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BABM 2025: Showcasing Innovative Solutions for Road Safety
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00
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.
Innovation Exchange webinars are given by subject-matter experts and thought leaders to spread new ideas, spark conversation, and promote innovative leadership for the issues confronting our nation’s transportation system now and in the future. The goal of Innovation Exchange webinars is to allow participants to (1) gain best practices of innovation deployment from subject matter experts (2) have a venue to discuss transportation related ideas and issues with other transportation partners around the country, and (3) learn and share successful practices.
Click here to register. https://usdot.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/etZTxyktRuq6E5jst5TLcg#/registration

Reinventing the Right of Way: Proceedings Release
2025-08-21 18:00 - 19:00
Siting electric transmission lines along transportation corridors presents technical, policy, and economic challenges and also significant potential benefits for the public, the electric system, and transportation. Read about the outcomes and perspectives gathered from the workshop held in May HERE https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/29178/reinventing-the-right-of-way-policy-technical-and-economic-implications-of-siting-transmission-lines-along-transportation-corridors . Then, join the National Academies for a virtual webinar on for a Publishing Release webinar on August 21 at 2:00 pm where opportunities, benefits, and barriers for the use of highway and rail rights of way for electrical transmission learned from the meeting will be discussed.
The workshop brought together key decisionmakers in the planning, operation, ownership, use, and regulation of transmission projects and transportation rights-of-way to discuss ways to support the development of these projects. Speakers at the proceedings release event will discuss next steps for state-level policies and incentives, cooperation models, and cross sector engagement.
Click here to register. https://events.nationalacademies.org/45570_08-2025_reinventing-the-right-of-way-proceedings-release

What Can Police Stop Data Tell Us About Traffic Safety?
2025-08-26 18:00 - 2025-09-17 20:00
Across the country, police traffic stops are touted as a tool for improving road safety—but not all stops are equal in impact. From DUI enforcement to minor equipment violations, the behaviors targeted vary widely, and so do their impacts on traffic safety.
In response to growing concerns about policing practices, many jurisdictions have created detailed police stop databases. These rich data sources were primarily designed to examine demographic disparities—but what if they could also help us better understand and prevent serious and fatal crashes?
In this webinar, SafeTREC’s Liza Lutzker will share research using the confidential version of California’s police stop database, which includes stop narratives and locations. As the first research team with access to this data, we’re developing innovative methods to categorize stops by traffic safety relevance—helping us answer a critical question: Are traffic stops aligned with the behaviors that actually cause the most harm on our roads? Join us to explore how these datasets can be repurposed for traffic safety research, what insights they offer, and where their limitations lie.
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NJDOT's Pilot Program for Internally Cured High Performance Concrete for Bridge Decks
2025-08-27 17:00 - 18:00
The webinar will provide an in-depth look at the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s (NJDOT) internally cured high performance concrete bridge deck pilot program. The webinar is specifically targeted for agencies considering the adoption of internal curing, but have yet to begin, or are in the early stages of implementation efforts. NJDOT will share insights on the initial steps, ongoing progress, and status of their efforts. Participants will gain an understanding of NJDOT’s strategic approach and their recommendations for integrating internal curing into their infrastructure projects.
Presenter: Samer Rabie, Project Manager, NJDOT
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Talking TIM: SMART Lighting and Drone Use for TIM
2025-08-27 17:30 - 19:00
The Talking TIM webinar series provides a forum where TIM practitioners can exchange information about current practices, programs, and technologies. Each month, Talking TIM will highlight successful programs, identify best practices, and showcase technology that advances the profession.
In August, the speakers and topics will be:
* Jonathan Meeks, Virginia DOT, Virginia’s SMART Emergency Vehicle Lighting for Incident Management Vehicle Fleet
* Thomas Brengel, Illinois DOT, Sharing SMART Lighting Good Practices Within and Beyond Illinois
* Dwayne Day, Delaware DOT, Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAS) to Accelerate the TIM Timeline in Delaware
* Dom Ciaramitaro, North Carolina DOT, Demonstrating Tethered Drone Value During Tropical Storm Debby
* Amir Izadi, Caltrans, Use of UAS for the Great California ShakeOut
* Adam Perez, TN DOT, Tennessee’s Tethered Drone Pilot Program
Click here to register. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_02tiU7quQn2sIvTajnbhSQ#/registration

Advancing Hydrography in the Great Lakes
2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:00
NV5’s hydrospatial experts will unveil the latest advancements in high-resolution seafloor mapping.
Discover how cutting-edge survey techniques and integrated lidar solutions are transforming infrastructure, energy, and environmental projects across the Great Lakes.
Click here to register. https://www.go.nv5.com/great-lakes?utm_campaign=5514014-Great%20Lakes%20Survey%202025&utm_source=mass%20transit&utm_medium=email

Transportation Lessons from Natural Hazards and Climate Challenges
2025-08-27 18:00 - 19:30
As climate change drives more frequent and severe natural hazards, how can transportation systems prepare, adapt, and recover? Join moderator Jason Beckfield of Harvard University for a timely conversation on resilience in transportation planning and infrastructure. This webinar brings together leaders working across research, government, and consulting to share lessons learned from the front lines of climate adaptation. Whether you’re focused on infrastructure design, emergency management, or long-term planning, this session offers practical insights into how transportation systems can weather the storm—and emerge more resilient.
Click here to register. https://harvard.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_OhJQGC-TTbSSS1uw6ieUqA#/registration

EDC-7 Strategic Workforce Development Careers in Gear - CDL Trainings That Work
2025-09-03 17:00 - 18:00

Road Weather Spotlight Series: Building and Maturing a Snow Fence Program
2025-09-10 17:00 - 18:30
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 theme for September is Building and Maturing a Snow Fence Program. Speakers will be provided several weeks in advance.
Click here to register. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_79GkdbCYQ-Sx7rFk5_vJhg

2025 TIM Self-Assessment Tool Webinar
2025-09-11 11:00 - 12:30 | Virtual
This webinar will cover the Traffic Incident Management Self-Assessment tool. Discussion will cover what’s new with the Self-Assessment tool, go over the results from the previous year, and indicate the dates for when the self-assessments are to be completed.
The purpose of the Traffic Incident Management Self-Assessment (TIMSA) is to provide a formal process for State and local transportation, public safety, first responders and private sector partners to collaboratively assess their traffic incident management programs and identify opportunities for improvement. The TIMSA is now available year-round, and it is now accessible online at: self-assessment.fhwa.trafficincidentmanagement.net
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RSTF: Safe Routes to School
2025-09-11 14:00 - 16:00
DVRPC is hosting a regional safety task force meeting on Safe Routes to School.
Click here to register. https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/dvrpc/sept-rstf

2025 TIM Self-Assessment Tool Webinar
2025-09-11 15:00 - 16:30
This webinar will cover the Traffic Incident Management Self-Assessment tool. Discussion will cover what’s new with the Self-Assessment tool, go over the results from the previous year, and indicate the dates for when the self-assessments are to be completed.
The purpose of the Traffic Incident Management Self-Assessment (TIMSA) is to provide a formal process for State and local transportation, public safety, first responders and private sector partners to collaboratively assess their traffic incident management programs and identify opportunities for improvement. The TIMSA is now available year-round, and it is now accessible online at: self-assessment.fhwa.trafficincidentmanagement.net https://self-assessment.fhwa.trafficincidentmanagement.net https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https:%2F%2Fself-assessment.fhwa.trafficincidentmanagement.net%2Fadm_program%2Foverview.php&data=05%7C02%7CAHopps%40transportationops.org%7C249bbb5019d7400c973408ddd3894032%7Cf455016998d048f9aafe6973ec2a4453%7C0%7C0%7C638899308983663498%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=QZoRFZIWbyeDZtiH9fpPj%2BMtlT85Hvlec8tNyYWwC6E%3D&reserved=0
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New York State Department of Transportation's Path to Implementation of Internal Curing for Bridge Decks
2025-09-17 17:00 - 18:00
This webinar will present New York State Department of Transportation’s (NYSDOT) approach to implementing internal curing (IC) in concrete bridge deck. NYSDOT conducted field and laboratory studies to evaluate the effectiveness of IC in controlling cracking and addressing durability concerns. As a lead State championing the use IC, specifications developed also supported adoption by all stakeholders involved. See below for topics covered.
* Bridge deck performance concerns with use of high-performance concrete mixtures
* Consideration of IC to control cracking and improve service life
* Laboratory and field evaluations and findings
* Specification development and description of LWA replacement level
* Industry perspective in the adoption of IC
Registration is not required.
Click here to attend. https://usdot.zoomgov.com/j/1619524261?pwd=[REDACTED]

TRB Webinar: Find Transportation Research That is Happening Today
2025-09-17 18:00 - 19:00
The Research in Progress (RIP) database provides access to information on current transportation research and highlights what other institutions are working on. Together, RIP and TRID (an integrated database of transportation research) are essential tools for developing research problem statements, preparing and responding to requests for proposals (RFPs), and planning future projects. TRB will host a webinar on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM Eastern that will guide participants on how to search RIP and TRID to find ongoing and recently completed research. The presenter will demonstrate how to create an account, enter and update project records, and ensure compliance with US DOT’s Public Access Plan requirements.
Click here to register. https://webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Details/1876

Central Jersey Transportation Forum
2025-09-18 14:00 - 16:00
The NJTPA and Delware Valley Regional Planning Commission will give presentations on their Long Range Transportation Plan updates at the Central Jersey Transportation Forum. NJ TRANSIT will also give a presentationon its Transit Oriented Development Program.
The forum brigns togehter municipal and county leaders in Mercer, Somerset, and Middlesex counties to coordinate on land use and transportation planning.
For information about county coordination, contact Samantha De Andrea, PP, AICP, Director, Division of Planning, Department of Engineering & Planning, Somerset County at sdeandrea@co.somerset.nj.us mailto:sdeandrea@co.somerset.nj.us .
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Webinar: Preparing for the New Highway Safety Manual
2025-09-18 17:00 - 18:00
On September 18 at 1:00 pm EST, software provider AASHTOWare will host a webinar providing insights to state transportation agencies regarding the upcoming release of the second edition of the Highway Safety Manual by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials or AASHTO.
To register for this webinar, click here https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qTDDLkKPQfWxpAKTBY3RyQ#/registration .

TRB Webinar: The Future of Commuter Rail in North America
2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30
Implement long-term, practical strategies to make commuter rail a successful part of regional mobility. TRB will host a webinar on Monday, September 22, 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM Eastern that will explore how commuter railroads are navigating the market dynamics, service, and upcoming funding challenges. Presenters will discuss current trends, examples in CA and PA, and explores alternative approaches to service schedules, simplified fare structures, and infrastructure options to address changing goals and circumstances at the agency, regional, and national levels in the United States and Canada.This webinar is based on TCRP Research Report 254: The Future of Commuter Rail in North America https://nap.nationalacademies.org/catalog/29128/the-future-of-commuter-rail-in-north-america .
Click here to register. https://webinar.mytrb.org/Webinars/Details/1880
