New & Noteworthy

On this page you can find news of recent projects and initiatives.
Join the Build a Better Mousetrap Competition!

Join the Build a Better Mousetrap Competition!

New Jersey's Build a Better Mousetrap Competition is currently underway! The competition provides a great opportunity to share your ingenious and implemented solutions in transportation ...
The NJ Transportation Ideas Portal is Open to Your Ideas!

The NJ Transportation Ideas Portal is Open to Your Ideas!

The NJDOT Bureau of Research invites your research and innovative ideas on the NJDOT Transportation Ideas Portal. ...
Did You Know?  NJDOT’s Research Library Resources

Did You Know? NJDOT’s Research Library Resources

NJDOT's Research Library offers valuable assistance for various research tasks and accessing resources. This article highlights three key resources available: AASHTO Standards, ASTM Standards, and ...
Interview with “Best Poster Award” Winner at 2023 Research Showcase:  “Properties of Cementitious Materials with Reclaimed Cement”

Interview with “Best Poster Award” Winner at 2023 Research Showcase: “Properties of Cementitious Materials with Reclaimed Cement”

We spoke with Alyssa Yvette Sunga, a graduate researcher at Rowan University who won the Best Student Poster Award at NJDOT’s 2023 Research Showcase. Her ...
Testing Biometric Sensors for Use in Micromobility Safety

Testing Biometric Sensors for Use in Micromobility Safety

This Q&A article with Dr. Zhang, explores her recent research on feelings of safety for micromobility users. Her innovative research moves beyond traditional methods like ...
Exploring the Future of Environmental Product Declarations at NJDOT: Q&A Interview with NJDOT’s Project Lead

Exploring the Future of Environmental Product Declarations at NJDOT: Q&A Interview with NJDOT’s Project Lead

We spoke with Nusrat Morshed, Project Engineer in the Pavement Design & Technology Unit at NJDOT, about two FHWA project grants funded under the Climate ...
STIC Incentive Program Funds are Available!

STIC Incentive Program Funds are Available!

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) offers STIC Incentive Funding, as well as technical assistance, to support the standardization and advancement of innovative practices. The NJ ...
NJDOT Lunch and Learn: An Inside Look at the Research Library and its Digitization Project

NJDOT Lunch and Learn: An Inside Look at the Research Library and its Digitization Project

As a part of the NJDOT’s Lunch and Learn series, Eric Schwarz, NJDOT's research librarian, gave NJDOT employees an overview of the resources available through ...