Research Spotlight

The Research Spotlight focuses on transportation research — recently completed or underway in New Jersey — to improve the safety, mobility and accessibility of the state’s residents, workforce,  businesses and visitors.  Spotlight examples also highlight research and implementation activities devoted to enhancing the quality and cost effectiveness of the policies, practices, standards and specifications required to plan, design, construct, operate and maintain New Jersey’s transportation infrastructure.
Research Spotlight: Innovative Pothole Repair Materials and Techniques

Research Spotlight: Innovative Pothole Repair Materials and Techniques

A recently completed NJDOT research study, Innovative Pothole Repair Materials and Techniques, tested several new techniques and ...
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 ...
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 ...
Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Applications in New Jersey – An Update

Ultra High-Performance Concrete (UHPC) Applications in New Jersey – An Update

UHPC for Bridge Preservation and Repair is a model innovation that was featured in FHWA’s Every Day Counts Program (EDC-6).  UHPC is ...
Safety Behavior and Gender Split Differences in Micromobility: A Q&A Interview with Researcher

Safety Behavior and Gender Split Differences in Micromobility: A Q&A Interview with Researcher

This Q&A article with Dr. Hannah Younes focuses on her most recent study conducted in Asbury Park, NJ that observed gender ...
Research Underway to Address Travel Needs of Cognitively Divergent Individuals in Complete Streets Plans

Research Underway to Address Travel Needs of Cognitively Divergent Individuals in Complete Streets Plans

The Complete Streets planning approach pushes for a future in which people of all ages and abilities can safely travel. Now, with New ...
Research Spotlight: NJ Transit Grade Crossing Safety

Research Spotlight: NJ Transit Grade Crossing Safety

A recently completed research study, NJ TRANSIT Grade Crossing Safety, focuses on identifying locations for rail grade crossing ...
Research Spotlight: Calibration and Development of  Safety Performance Functions for New Jersey

Research Spotlight: Calibration and Development of Safety Performance Functions for New Jersey

Researchers from NYU and Rutgers calibrated the Safety Performance Functions (SPFs) provided in the Highway Safety Manual using NJ ...