The Together North Jersey Competitiveness Task Force is sponsoring its second workshop exploring strategies for repurposing vacant and underutilized properties on June 14. This workshop will concentrate on finding new uses for smaller sites, such as strip retail centers, brownfields, old industrial buildings and commercial buildings. The first workshop in this series, held January 17, […]
The Together North Jersey Forum on Funding will provide Together North Jersey (TNJ) stakeholders and partners with information about the potential sources for grants aligned with advancing strategies from the Together North Jersey Regional Plan. The workshop will update participants on the local projects and initiatives being funded by Together North Jersey, and describe future […]
The concept of complete streets is to design streets for all users and all ability levels. The successful implementation of this concept requires a focus on context and the unique needs of the community. A variety of resources are available to assist municipal officials, staff, and the public in embarking on a connected and coordinated […]
The concept of complete streets is to design streets for all users and all ability levels. The successful implementation of this concept requires a focus on context and the unique needs of the community. A variety of resources are available to assist municipal officials, staff, and the public in embarking on a connected and coordinated […]
Dr. Sougata Roy will discuss the benefits of using orthotropic bridge decks, focusing on the design, fabrication, and construction. His talk will highlight the Route 7 Wittpenn Bridge between Kearny and Jersey City, the first orthotropic bridge constructed by NJDOT. Dr. Roy is an expert in Structural Engineering with specialization in Fatigue and Fracture of […]
What steps can communities take to ensure equal access and safety for all roadway users – pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, buses and trucks? Together North Jersey (TNJ), a broad public partnership, led a large-scale planning process that asked people throughout the region how to improve their communities. That led to strategies for improving pedestrian safety appearing […]
Avoiding Brain Drain in Transportation Organizations Information is coming in and knowledge is going out more rapidly than anticipated. Not only are we losing knowledge from long-time employees, but consultants and contractors have an equal amount of knowledge that could escape at any moment. * How can transportation agencies make sure that essential knowledge is […]
The Internet of Things. Smart cities. Mobile Internet. Big Data analytics. All kinds of digital technologies are fusing together in ways that blur the physical and digital worlds. This meeting is a partnership with the Urban Land Institute. The meeting will consist of two panels that bring together diverse professionals within tech, government, and academics. […]
Avoiding Brain Drain in Transportation Organizations Information is coming in and knowledge is going out more rapidly than anticipated. Not only are we losing knowledge from long-time employees, but consultants and contractors have an equal amount of knowledge that could escape at any moment. * How can transportation agencies make sure that essential knowledge is […]
Event Summary: Complete streets are designed to accomodate all users and all ability levels. This free workshop will provide an overview of compelte streets policies and resources available to help municipalities implement them. The workshop is a collaborative effort by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), Sustainable Jersey, the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center […]