Research Reports
Pedestrian Lighting
This study was initiated because of the dangers that come with being a pedestrian at night in New Jersey. In 2002, New Jersey’s pedestrian fatality rate was greater than [...]
Safe Routes to NJ’s Disadvantaged Urban Schools
This study details the NJ Department of Transportation’s Urban Demonstration Program to understand why Safe Routes to School programs do not take hold as well and aims to empower [...]
Constructing & Financing Sidewalks
Performed in late 2006, this research was undertaken to explore how sidewalks in New Jersey are constructed, maintained, reconstructed and financed. Sidewalks are a complicated issue due to multiple [...]
Home Zone Concepts in New Jersey
This report probes the potential for the application of the Dutch concept of woonerf, or Home Zone, for the United States, and particularly New Jersey. In order to start [...]
Accommodating Pedestrians
This discussion paper, produced in 2002 focuses on issues regarding accommodation of pedestrians throughout the state. It is presented in two sections: Section 1: Provides a review of NJDOT [...]
Design of Main Streets
This 2002 report provides an investigation of possible changes in design standards for highways passing through New Jersey communities. Through case studies and surveys, the study team discovered a [...]