The following are some of the publications and reports available from the NJTPA. Printed copies can be obtained on request (email).
Latest Releases:
Summary of Subregional Studies FY 2010-2011
Issue Spotlight - Highlights of Climate Change Adaptation Symposium
Key NJTPA Publications and Background Materials
2035 Regional Transportation Plan - The NJTPA's long-range transportation plan (2009)
NJTPA 2011 Introductory Brochure (PDF March 2011)
Citizen's Guide to Transportation Planning in North Jersey - 14-page brochure providing an overview of the planning process. (Updated 2012.) PDF file: 1 mb.
NJTPA Transportation Acronym Guide (PDF - updated March 2011)
Regular NJTPA Publications
Communiqué - Bi-monthly newsletter highlighting NJTPA Board actions and regional planning activities
Mobility Matters: Semi-annual publication exploring major transportation issues in northern New Jersey, innovations in transportation planning and the trends affecting travel in our region.
Spring 2011: The First and Last Mile - Helping Commuters Get to and from Transit (pdf 700 KB) or Online Flip Book
Highlights some of the efforts in Northern New Jersey to help commuters make that last mile connection.
Fall 2010: Livability - A Legacy of Northern New Jersey PDF (764 KB) or Online Flip Book - highlights examples of livability and sustainability in communities throughout northern New Jersey that point to new and hopeful directions for the future.
Winter 2010: Sustainability and Goods Movement (pdf 217,985 KB) - highlights some of the ways that the government and private businesses
are working to achieve a sustainable future for goods movement.
Summer 2009: Pedals & Pedestrians (pdf 6.7 mb) - highlights efforts to improve options for walking and biking in New Jersey.
Fall 2008: Safety Comes First (pdf 4.14 mb) - highlights important transportation safety initiatives throughout the NJTPA region.
Fall 2007: Getting It Right (pdf 3.8 mb) - highlights successful projects and programs that are making a difference in improving travel for the region's residents.
Summer 2006: Commuter Profiles (pdf 7.3 mb) - features overview of commuting patterns and profiles of 11 typical commuters.
Issue Spotlight - A periodic newsletter highlighting NJTPA events and special topics. Past issues (PDFs):
March 2012 - Highlights of Climate Change Adaptation Symposium
November 2011 - Experts highlight real-time transportation technologies.
July 2011 -Symposium focuses on improving infrastructure's resilience
April 2011 - Symposium panelists share views on New Jersey's IntelligentTransortation Systems.
November 2010 - Symposium explores coordination of transportation, emergency management
August 2010 - Symposium focuses on social media's implications for the transportation sector
May 2010 - Symposium focuses on Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)
Dec. 2009 - Summit Focuses on Future of N.J.'s Transportation Infrastructure
July 2009 - Symposium Focuses on Nation’s
Transportation Financing Crisis
InTransition: Semiannual magazine on transportation and planning published jointly with New Jersey Institute of Technology, NJTPA's host agency.
Selected Special Reports and Technical Documents
Summary of Subregional Studies FY 2010-2011 (PDF March 2012)
The Local Safety & High Risk Rural Roads Programs (PDF October 2011)
Local Capital Project Delivery (LCPD) Program Booklet (PDF March 2011)
Walkable Communities Workshop Reports (Updated 2010)
Quiet Zones in New Jersey: An Informational Guide (June 2009)
Summary of Subregional Studies FY 2008-2009 (June 2009)
History of Metropolitan Planning Organizations : Online series of articles originally published in 1996-1997. Also available is a pdf of a booklet compiling the series.
Older Archived Reports & Publications
Progress in Planning: Report on Implementing Access & Mobility 2030 - Highlights accomplishments during 2006-2007 in implementing the 2030 Regional Transportation Plan. PDF file: 3.7 mb. (Published Jan. 2008)
Regional Transportation Needs: Summary & Technical Reports - Findings of a systematic analysis of regional needs conducted as part of the NJTPA Strategy Evaluation- listed under "Related Documents" on the Strategy Evaluation webpage. (Published October 2007.)
Previous 2030 Regional Transportation Plan - The NJTPA's previous long range transportation plan approved in 2005. Superceded by the 2035 plan above. Provided for historical reference.
Are We There Yet: Progress Toward the Region's Transportation Goals - 16-page summary of measures of progress including tables, charts & maps. (Published May 2005.)