CAIT project no.: CAIT-UTC-REG79
Fiscal Year: 2021/2022
Status: In Progress
Principal investigator(s): Peter Jin, Ph.D. (PI), Rutgers CAIT
Performing organization(s): Rutgers CAIT
In cooperation with: Middlesex County
Partner project manager: Vijayant Rajavnshi, AICP, Director, Network Operations Center, Department of Transportation
In cooperation with: Middlesex County
Partner project manager: Sergio Ruiz, Assistant Engineer, Department of Transportation
Supported by: USDOT-OST-R
UTC, grant, or agreement no.: 69A3551847102
The primary goals of this proposal are 1) to identify the existing traffic, safety, and environmental problems caused by pass-through traffic and natural calamities in New Brunswick, NJ; 2) to foster partnerships with local agencies and communities, focusing on their needs and concerns; 3) to introduce resilient transportation solutions that would minimize traffic spillbacks and enhance safety and 4) to aim for a transportation system that reduces environmental impact, particularly in the face of natural disasters.
The intended outcome of the project is the development of cutting-edge software or application dedicated to community mobility, providing real-time alerts, traffic updates, and safety measures.