New & Noteworthy

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Advancing Innovation Through Shared Expertise at NJDOT

Advancing Innovation Through Shared Expertise at NJDOT

Peer exchanges help NJDOT turn shared expertise into practical solutions that improve safety, strengthen collaboration, and accelerate innovation across the transportation system. ...
Interview with 2025 NJDOT Research Showcase Outstanding Student: Xiaoyu Zhang

Interview with 2025 NJDOT Research Showcase Outstanding Student: Xiaoyu Zhang

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 ...
Recap: 27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase

Recap: 27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase

The 27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase provided an opportunity for the New Jersey transportation community to learn about the broad scope of academic research initiatives ...
NJDOT Project Earns Recognition as Finalist for America’s Transportation Award

NJDOT Project Earns Recognition as Finalist for America’s Transportation Award

NJDOT’s Wildwood Maintenance Dredging and Channel Improvement Project has been selected as one of twelve finalists in the Best Use of Technology & Innovation category. ...
27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase – Register Now!

27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase – Register Now!

Join us on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 for the 27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase — a day to explore innovative transportation research and connect with ...
NJDOT’s Pilot Program for Internally Cured High Performance Concrete for Bridge Decks – FHWA Webinar

NJDOT’s Pilot Program for Internally Cured High Performance Concrete for Bridge Decks – FHWA Webinar

On August 27, 2025, the FHWA hosted a webinar titled “NJDOT’s Pilot Program for Internally Cured High Performance Concrete for Bridge Decks.” NJDOT Project Manager ...
Join the USDOT Ideas and Innovation Challenge!

Join the USDOT Ideas and Innovation Challenge!

The U.S. DOT Ideas and Innovation Challenge seeks transportation R&D innovations. Winners receive cash prizes and present projects in early 2026. Deadline: September 17, 2025. ...
27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase – Call for Abstracts!

27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase – Call for Abstracts!

The NJDOT Bureau of Research, Innovation & Information Transfer is looking for transportation-related research projects for presentation at the 27th Annual Research Showcase. ...