NJTPA News

On average, 21 pedestrians are killed per day in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). From infrastructure to education, InTransition Magazine examines varied efforts by cities and states to reduce pedestrian fatalities in recent years, which have reached their highest levels in a generation.

June Williamson, Professor and Director of Programs in Graduate Architecture for The City College of New York, gave a presentation to the NJTPA Board on Monday, July 8th. This was the first in a series of presentations focused on the NJTPA's Long Range Transportation Plan update, which the Board is expected to adopt in September 2025. To learn more about the plan update, visit https://njtpa.org/LRTP.

Our Long Range Transportation Plan will make policy recommendations, envision new programs and detail transportation investments for the next 25 years. You can help shape this plan! What is most important to you and your community? Let us know! Visit NJTPA.org/Connecting.

The fifth installment of our MPO 101 video series explores the Long Range Transportation Plan, a federally-required document that creates a vision for the future of transportation in our region. This plan is updated every four years and includes extensive public engagement. Check out the full MPO 1010 series at https://bit.ly/MPO101Videos. To learn more about the Lon Range Transportation Plan, or LRTP, visit https://njtpa.org/LRTP

Dr. Allison E. Curry, Senior Scientist and Director of Epidemiology and Biostatistics at the Center for Injury Research and Prevention at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia gave a presentation to the Regional Transportation Advisory Committee (RTAC) on Monday June 10, 2024 on the safety data dashboard prepared by the New Jersey Safety and Health Outcomes Center, accessible at https://njsho.chop.edu

The Canal Society of NJ, one of the NJTPA's main partners in creating the Morris Canal Greenway, is opening its archives to the public as a research and information resource. These archives are located at the CSNJ's offices in Parsippany.

Erich Zimmermann, Executive Director, National Association of Regional Councils, speaks at NJTPA March 11, 2024 Board meeting on federal funding for transportation.

A Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan identifies the transportation needs of older adults (65+), low-income people, veterans, and individuals with disabilities and provides strategies for meeting this population's needs. The NJTPA recently updated its plan. Learn more at https://www.njtpa.org/Planning/Plans-Guidance/Human-Services-Plan.

Amy Kaminski, Technical Programs Manager for the Federal Highway Administration - New Jersey Division , gave a presentation on National Roadway Safety to the Joint Committee meeting of NJTPA on December 18th, 2023

Presentation by Donna Rendeiro, Executive Director, New Jersey Office for Planning Advocacy on New Jersey State Development and Redevelopment Plan Update to NJTPA Board meeting, Jan. 8, 2024

The NJTPA Board of Trustees honored outgoing Chair John W. Bartlett, a Passaic County Commissioner, during its January 8, 2024 reorganization meeting. Commissioner Bartlett joined the NJTPA Board in 2012 and became a member of the Executive Committee when he was elected Second Vice Chair in 2018. He will continue to represent Passaic County on the Board.

Paola Cala Ortiz, Policy Advisor to the Gateway Development Commission, gave a presentation on the Gateway Program at the Metropolitan Area Planning (MAP) Forum's 2023 Annual Meeting. The NJTPA hosted the virtual meeting. To learn more about the MAP Forum, visit https://bit.ly/MAP_Forum.

Presentation on Climate Resilience in New Jersey by Nathaly Agosto-Filion, Deputy Climate Resilience Officer, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. November 13, 2023.

Middlesex County held a news conference with the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the NJTPA on October 24 to announce the completion of the Southern Middlesex County Freight Movement Study. The NJTPA provided funding for this effort through the Subregional Studies Program. To learn more visit https://njtpa.org/Newsroom/NJTPA-News/NJPTA-Update-Blog/2023/October-2023/Middlesex-County-announces-completion-of-Southern.aspx

NJTPA Chair John Bartlett, a Passaic County Commissioner, joined Congressman William Pascrell Jr. and Passaic Mayor Hector Lora at Passaic City Hall on October 6 to announce $15 million in federal funding for the Passaic Main Avenue Bus Terminal project. The NJTPA Board approved the funding in August. Visit the NJTPA Update blog to read about the event: https://njtpa.org/Newsroom/NJTPA-News/NJPTA-Update-Blog/2023/October-2023/Federal-Funding-to-Expedite-Passaic-Bus-Terminal-P.aspx

Presentation by Alexander Levi, Port Authority of NY & NJ, on bicycle and pedestrian access improvements made on the George Washington Bridge. Presented at the Sept. 12 NJTPA Board meeting.

This video, the fifth in our MPO 101 series, explains what the Unified Planning Work Program or UPWP is. The work program summarizes and guides the transportation planning activities of the NJTPA staff, its member agencies and other transportation agencies in the region. It covers activities to be completed in the next one to two years and is updated annually. Learn more at http://njtpa.org/upwp

Highlights of the presentation by City of Passaic Mayor Hector C. Lora to NJTPA Board, July 10, 2023. The presentation was "How Transportation & Redevelopment are Coming Together to Better Prepare Passaic for the Future."

Selected presentations and Q&A from the Autonomous Vehicle Symposium held at the NJTPA on June 6th, 2023. The full agenda is available at https://www.njtpa.org/Get-Involved/Info-Resources/Calendar/2023/June/Autonomous-Vehicle-Symposium.aspx

NJTPA is supporting demonstration projects by communities to try out bicycle lanes, corner “bump outs,” pedestrian plazas, parklets, and other safety, placemaking and traffic calming features. A library of materials is available on loan from the NJTPA for the projects: Demonstration Project Library https://njtpa.org/demolibrary.

Bill Keyrouze, Executive Director, Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations gave a presentation on metropolitan planning at the May 8, 2023 NJTPA Board of Trustees Meeting.

The NJTPA Board approved 19 projects, totaling $188 million, on March 13, 2023 that will make travel safer for motorists, pedestrians and bicyclists throughout the region.

The fourth installment of our MPO 101 series about the important role metropolitan planning organizations, like the NJTPA, play in transportation. This video focuses on opportunities for public participation at NJTPA.

Eric Gardiner, Director of East Coast Partnerships at Via, gave a presentation on "Building Public Transit for the Future: Microtransit to Expand Flexible, Equitable Public Transportation in New Jersey" at the January 9, 2023 NJTPA Board of Trustees meeting. The presentation is available at https://njtpa.org/Get-Involved/Info-Resources/Calendar/2023/January/NJTPA-Board-of-Trustees-Meeting.aspx

The Transportation Alternatives Program is a competitive grant program that funds on- and off-road trails and bicycle lanes, scenic viewing areas, historic preservation, streetscapes and more! To learn more, visit https://njtpa.org/TASetAside

The NJTPA is developing a Regional Active Transportation Plan for 13 counties in northern and central New Jersey. The goal of this plan is to help establish a safe and functional regional network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities to better connect where people live to where they need to go. Active transportation facilities include sidewalks, crossings, bicycle lanes, trails or other elements that provide safe and convenient opportunities for physically active travel. Provide your input and learn more at https://njtpa.org/ActiveTransportation

Our third installment of our MPO 101 video series explores the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), a core product that lists projects and programs drawn from the NJTPA'S Long Range Transportation Plan. Check out the full series at https://bit.ly/MPO101Videos.

The NJTPA Board of Trustees adopted Plan 2050: Transportation. People. Opportunity., the long-range transportation plan for northern New Jersey, in September 2021. Plan 2050 presents a vision for the future of our region.

The Metropolitan Area Planning (MAP) Forum's Multi-State Freight Working Group hosted a meeting on Clean Freight Movement on March 24, 2022. The working group is comprised of representatives from the 10 planning organizations that participate in the MAP Forum, including the NJTPA. The working group coordinates freight planning work in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. To learn more about the MAP Forum and its working groups visit https://bit.ly/MAP_Forum

Passaic County Commissioner John W. Bartlett was elected chair of the NJTPA Board of Trustees in January 2020. Commissioner Bartlett highlighted his priorities for his two-year term as Chair at the March Board meeting. This video summarizes those goals.

The Small Area Land Use Impact Tool (SALUIT) is a computer model developed by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) and Placeways LLC for analyzing and visualizing the anticipated impacts of changes to local land use. The model estimates impacts of alternative scenarios using measures important to local communities and to the northern New Jersey region as a whole.

Our second installment of our MPO 101 video series explores the role the NJTPA plays in monitoring air quality in the region. Check out the full series at https://bit.ly/MPO101Videos.

The NJTPA Board of Trustees honored outgoing Chair Kathryn DeFillippo, a Morris County Commissioner, during its January 10, 2022 reorganization meeting

Welcome to the first installment of our MPO 101 series! Learn about the important role metropolitan planning organizations, like the NJTPA, play in transportation. Check out the full series at https://bit.ly/MPO101Videos.

Shabazz Stuart, Founder and CEO of Oonee, a company that makes modular pods that offer secure scooter and bicycle parking, gave a presentation on The Future of Micromobility at the NJTPA Board of Trustees Meeting on November 8, 2021. The presentation was part of the Board's ongoing Planning for 2050 series. Check out our blog post to learn more: https://njtpa.org/Newsroom/NJTPA-News/NJPTA-Update-Blog/2021/November-2021/Bikes,-Scooters,-Skateboards-are-the-Future,-Advoc.aspx

Newark launched a year-long Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety campaign on Monday, August 2, 2021. The campaign aims to raise awareness of pedestrian and motorist laws and to change the behaviors that lead to pedestrian and cyclist crashes and fatalities. Learn more at https://bestreetsmartnj.org/newark-department-of-public-safety-kicks-off-year-long-pedestrian-and-bike-safety-campaign/

We're seeking public comments on three of our core planning documents: Plan 2050: Transportation, People, Opportunity, the long range transportation plan (LRTP); the Fiscal Year 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP); and the Air Quality Conformity determination for both the LRTP and the TIP. The comment period runs through August 4, 2021. Comments may be submitted via email to [email protected] or by calling (862) 800-7457 and leaving a voicemail. In addition, there will be a virtual public meeting on July 27. To view the draft documents and register for the meeting, visit https://njtpa.org/PublicComment.

Anne Choate, Vice President of Energy, Environment, and Infrastructure at ICF, gave a presentation on Climate Resilience and Transportation at the NJTPA Board of Trustees Meeting on July 12, 2021. The presentations was part of the Board's ongoing Planning for 2050 series. To view the full meeting agenda visit https://njtpa.org/July2021Board.aspx

Through events and an online survey we asked you to help us plan for the future of transportation. We're holding a public comment period on the draft plan through August 4. To view the plan and provide feedback, visit https://njtpa.org/PublicComment.

The NJTPA published a series of background papers to inform our next long-range transportation plan, Plan 2050: Transportation, People, Opportunity. This includes The Covid-19 Pandemic and North Jersey Freight, which explores how the pandemic disrupted freight operations and how the system can adapt for the future. For additional information visit https://njtpa.org/COVIDFreightPaper. You can view all of the background papers under the documents section of https://njtpa.org/Plan2050.

The NJTPA published a series of background papers to inform our next long-range transportation plan, Plan 2050: Transportation, People, Opportunity. This includes Climate Change and Transportation, which explores how the NJTPA's plans and programs can help avert and address various climate impacts in the region. For additional information visit https://njtpa.org/ClimateChangePaper. You can view all of the background papers under the documents section of https://njtpa.org/Plan2050

This video summarizes the Transportation Technology background paper developed for Plan 2050: Transportation, People, Opportunity.

This video summarizes the Active Transportation background paper developed for Plan 2050: Transportation, People, Opportunity.

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As the NJTPA prepares to update its Long Range Transportation Plan, the Board of Trustees has been hosting a Planning for 2050 speakers series. This video highlights what we've heard over the past year.

Project websites, virtual meetings, online mapping tools and surveys are just a few of the ways we're working to engage the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Morris County Freeholder Kathryn DeFillippo was elected chair of the NJTPA Board of Trustees in January. At the Board's March Board meeting, she highlighted her priorities for her two-year term. This video summarizes her goals.

The NJTPA Board of Trustees honored outgoing Chair Angel Estrada, a Union County Freeholder, during its January 13, 2020 reorganization meeting. Freeholder Estrada became to first Latino to serve as Chair of the NJTPA Board of Trustees when he was elected in January 2018. He first joined the Board in 2012 and served as an alternate before that. He served as Chair of the NJTPA's Project Prioritization Committee from 2016-2018 and served as Chair of the Planning and Economic Development Committee in 2014.

In the fourth installment of our One Cool Thing video blog we talk about Performance Measures.

In the third installment of our One Cool Thing video blog we talk about the recently completed Morris Canal Greenway Corridor Study.

Plan 2045: Connecting North Jersey is the NJTPA's Regional Transportation Plan and our vision for the region's future.

Morris County, in partnership with the NJTPA, is conducting a Freight Concept Development Study to determine options for eliminating up to 18 ungated, at-grade crossings on the Dover and Rockaway Railroad through Dover and Rockaway townships. To learn more about the study visit http://DoverRailStudy.org

In the second installment of our One Cool Thing video blog we talk about our Local Safety Program.

We all have places to go, people to see and things to do but when travelling it pays to be Street Smart.

One Cool Thing Video Blog on Alternative Fuel Vehicle planning

Remarks by Union County Freeholder Angel Estrada on being elected NJTPA Chair, Jan. 22, 2018

The NJTPA Board of Trustees honored outgoing Chair Peter Palmer, a former Somerset County Freeholder, during its January 22, 2018 reorganization meeting. Palmer first joined the Board in 1999 and served as Chair from 2004-2005 and 2016-2017.

The NJTPA conducted extensive public outreach to gather input for our long-range plan, Plan 2045: Connecting North Jersey, which will provide a vision for the region's future. To learn more about our Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) visit njtpa.org/Plan2045

The historic Morris Canal right of way is being repurposed as a public greenway, creating new opportunities for recreation, tourism, education and economic growth. For more information on this effort, visit the Morris Canal Working Group website at http://www.morriscanalgreenway.org.

NJTPA Chairman DeGise comments Jan. 12 on the importance of new Local Concept Development studies being approved by the NJTPA Board.

The Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety pilot program kicked off in Long Beach Island on June 18 with a live demonstration of the potentially lethal effects of speeding involving a moving car and a dummy. At 25 mph, the vehicle stops in time. At 40 mph, the car slams into the model with devastating force.