New & Noteworthy

On this page you can find news of recent projects and initiatives.
Interview with 2024 Research Showcase “Outstanding University Student in Transportation Research Award” Winner

Interview with 2024 Research Showcase “Outstanding University Student in Transportation Research Award” Winner

We had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Deep Patel, a former Ph.D. candidate and research fellow at Rowan University, who received the 2024 NJDOT ...
NJDOT’s Involvement with Transportation Pooled Fund Program

NJDOT’s Involvement with Transportation Pooled Fund Program

We spoke with Dr. Giri Venkiteela, Innovation Officer in the Bureau of Research, Innovation and Information Transfer (BRIIT), to learn about NJDOT’s recent involvement with ...
Did You Know? AASHTO Publications Available Electronically

Did You Know? AASHTO Publications Available Electronically

NJDOT has approximately 200 publications from the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) available electronically in an internal SharePoint drive. ...
Did You Know?  AI in Transportation

Did You Know? AI in Transportation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping transportation by improving safety, efficiency, and sustainability across various applications. From real-time traffic monitoring to predictive infrastructure maintenance, AI ...
Recap: 26th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase

Recap: 26th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase

The 26th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase offered an opportunity for the New Jersey transportation community to learn more about the broad scope of research underway ...
Broad Agency Announcement for the Accelerated Market Readiness Program

Broad Agency Announcement for the Accelerated Market Readiness Program

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has released a new five-year open Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for its Accelerating Market Readiness (AMR) program. ...
Wildlife Corridors and Crossings in NJ’s Road Network: A Conversation with NJDEP & NJDOT

Wildlife Corridors and Crossings in NJ’s Road Network: A Conversation with NJDEP & NJDOT

This Q&A article captures a conversation with NJDOT and NJDEP Fish and Wildlife, Endangered & Nongame Species Program about the importance of wildlife corridors. Participants ...
Innovative Solutions for Enhanced Road Durability:  NJDOT’s Use of High-Performance Thin Overlays Is Recognized

Innovative Solutions for Enhanced Road Durability: NJDOT’s Use of High-Performance Thin Overlays Is Recognized

During EDC-6, FHWA promoted Targeted Overlay Pavement Solutions (TOPS) to state DOTs and local agencies as a way to maximize their highway repair investments by ...