Jan 22, 2026 | Innovation Interview, Innovation Spotlight, News, NJ STIC
The Safe System Approach (SSA) is a transformative framework for roadway safety that aims to eliminate all fatalities and serious injuries on our transportation network. Adopted by New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) as part of its commitment to reach zero...
Jan 21, 2026 | News, Research Showcase, Research Spotlight
2025 NJDOT Research Showcase Poster Award Winner Md Tufajjal Hossain discusses how leveraging connected-vehicle telematics and machine learning can proactively identify high-risk roadway locations to prevent crashes before they occur. Q. Could you share a bit about...
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...
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...
Nov 14, 2025 | News, Research Showcase
The 27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase brought together New Jersey’s transportation community. The event highlighted ongoing research and technology transfer initiatives conducted by NJDOT partners, including institutions of higher education, public agencies, and...