Rutgers CAIT Awarded $13M by NJEDA to Pilot Test Hydrogen-Powered Trucks
Trucks will be deployed at Port Newark for drayage operations. Rutgers will analyze how hydrogen technology performs in large-scale, real-world transportation and logistics operations.
Optimizing Bridge Investments with Predictive Analytics
CAIT research provides practical roadmap for modernizing transportation asset management and capital planning processes.
CAIT Rail Expert Recognized for Hazmat Transportation Safety Study
Dr. Xiang Liu received the Outstanding Paper Award from the Committee on Transportation of Hazardous Materials (AT040) earlier this year for his recent research on this critical safety topic.
Rutgers Research to Provide Guidance on Asphalt Mixture Performance Test Sensitivity for Balanced Mix Design
CAIT was recently awarded NCHRP 09-72 to evaluate the sensitivity of Balance Mix Design performance tests to provide guidance and support BMD implementation.
Rail Lab Will Use AI-powered Tech to Make Public Transit Safer
CAIT researchers are deploying AI to help reduce pedestrian & vehicle accidents on NJ TRANSIT’s Hudson-Bergen Light Rail line.
CAIT Helps Northeast Region Prepare for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Inaugural workshop convened international leaders in large-event execution, including transportation planners of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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May 2026

USDOT Steel Slag Initiative Stakeholder Workshop

  • May 13
  • 9:00 am–3:30 pm

Join us for the 2026 USDOT Steel Slag Initiative Stakeholder Workshop, a full-day forum dedicated to evaluating viable construction applications for steel slag and identifying pathways to expand the market.

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NJDHTS - NJTR-1 Crash Form Refresher (Webinar)

  • May 14
  • 8:00 am–1:00 pm

This course covers common NJTR-1 errors for both passenger and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes and offers methods to improve crash data quality. Crash analysis software functions and the role of data in crash analysis will be discussed.

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NJLTAP - Basic Communication Strategies for Local Agencies (Webinar)

  • May 14
  • 10:00 am–11:30 am

Learn the basics of how to make a disciplined communication plan for your agency that will show you exactly what to do, when to do it, and what results you should get.

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**Class Full** NJDHTS - Traffic Enforcement & Engagement Acuity (In-Person)

  • May 15
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This full-day course is designed to address Traffic Safety through Enforcement and Professional Engagement with the motoring public. T.E.E.A. will break down the component parts of a traffic stop by first addressing the acuity of the Officer as is relates to the Motor Vehicle Code in New Jersey.

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NJDHTS - Work Zone Safety Train-the-Trainer for Police (In-Person)

  • May 19May 21
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This three-day program is designed for experienced police personnel who seek to become trainers in work zone traffic control.

NJLTAP - Engineering Economics for Transportation (In-Person)

  • May 20
  • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

This workshop introduces core engineering economics principles tailored to transportation infrastructure planning and investment. It equips participants with the economic evaluation tools necessary for data-driven decision-making in public works and transportation projects.

NJLTAP - Engineering Ethics (Webinar)

  • May 20
  • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

Obeying the law is what we have to do. Behaving ethically is what we ought to do, but not necessarily have to. Register for this presentation to learn how to apply your knowledge and experiences of ethical choices that professional engineers must make on a daily basis.

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**Class Full** NJDHTS - NJTR-1 Crash Form Refresher (In-Person Middlesex)

  • May 26
  • 8:00 am–1:00 pm

This course covers common NJTR-1 errors for both passenger and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes and offers methods to improve crash data quality. Crash analysis software functions and the role of data in crash analysis will be discussed.

nighttime work zone with police and traffic
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Work Zone Safety Awareness for Police (Webinar)

  • May 27
  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

This course, similar to our Work Zone Safety Awareness Program, is specifically being offered to current New Jersey law enforcement officers who require an overview of working safely in the roadway.

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**Class Full** NJDHTS - NJTR-1 Crash Form Refresher (In-Person Union)

  • May 28
  • 8:00 am–1:00 pm

This course covers common NJTR-1 errors for both passenger and commercial motor vehicle (CMV) crashes and offers methods to improve crash data quality. Crash analysis software functions and the role of data in crash analysis will be discussed.

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NJDHTS - Traffic Enforcement & Engagement Acuity (In-Person)

  • May 29
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This full-day course is designed to address Traffic Safety through Enforcement and Professional Engagement with the motoring public. T.E.E.A. will break down the component parts of a traffic stop by first addressing the acuity of the Officer as is relates to the Motor Vehicle Code in New Jersey.

June 2026

safety attenuator truck on highway road project at night
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Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)

  • June 4
  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

If you want to work on NJDOT-funded infrastructure projects and haven't taken a refresher in two years, better sign up now. Course covers MUTCD, info on keeping workers safe, new NJDOT safety specs, and other federal and state regulations/changes.

NJDHTS - Drone Certification & Crash Reconstruction Course (In-Person)

  • June 8June 12
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This is a five-day hands-on course that provides the students with the source material to pass the FAA Remote Pilot written examination.

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NJLTAP - Working With Local Media (Webinar)

  • June 9
  • 10:00 am–11:30 am

This webinar aims to provide practical strategies for building strong and collaborative relationships with journalists and news organizations.

NJLTAP - Project Management for Everyone (In-Person)

  • June 15
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This course is designed to introduce many of these best practices to any audience. Whether you are new or experienced, you will walk away from this class with new outlooks and ideas about how to be a better project manager or team member.

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NJDHTS - Work Zone Safety Train-the-Trainer for Police (Webinar)

  • June 16June 18
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This three-day program is designed for experienced police personnel who seek to become trainers in work zone traffic control.

NJLTAP - Public Works Program Administration & Infrastructure Investment Analytics

  • June 22
  • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

This course equips students and professionals with the knowledge, tools, and frameworks to administer public works programs under limited budgets using data driven decision making and economic optimization principles.

nighttime work zone with police and traffic
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Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)

  • June 23
  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

The Work Zone Safety Awareness Program is offered to participants who require an overview of working safely in the roadway. This course is vital for personnel who are required to set up short-term work zones or are assigned to long-term projects, to ensure compliance with the national MUTCD standards.

NJDHTS - Police Work Zone Safety Refresher (Webinar)

  • June 25
  • 8:00 am–12:00 pm

Whether you’re new to the force or a veteran officer, there will be times when you are assigned to enforce safety laws in work zones for long-term or short-term projects. This course will provide you with a refresher to help you understand and comply with the MUTCD.

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NJLTAP - Principles of Paving (In-Person)

  • June 25
  • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

This course is for municipal or county employees and those that work with them who are involved in the planning, inspecting and placing of asphalt pavements. The course will provide the information needed to properly plan and monitor a hot mix asphalt paving project.

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**Class Closed* NJLTAP - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Pers

  • June 29June 30
  • 9:00 am–3:00 pm

This 2-day workshop will cover the current design guidelines in Section 8 of the NJDOT Roadway Design Manual, covering clear zone, warranting obstructions, guide rail height, clearance from traveled way, rubrail, reduced post spacing at obstructions, guide rail at structures, and more.

July 2026

NJLTAP - Street Trees and Infrastructure (Webinar)

  • July 17
  • 10:00 am–11:30 am

Street Trees and infrastructure are often framed as having a mutually destructive relationship. This talk covers major road reconstruction projects before focusing on individual tree preservation techniques and replacement.

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NJLTAP - NJDEP Clean Communities Update (Webinar)

  • July 29
  • 10:00 am–11:00 am

Executive Director Joann Gemenden will provide an update on the New Jersey Clean Communities program, a statewide, comprehensive, litter-abatement program created by the passage of the Clean Communities Act in 1986.

August 2026

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**CLASS FULL** NJLTAP - Roadway Geometric Design Principles (In-Person)

  • August 3August 5
  • 8:30 am–4:00 pm

Participants will explore geometric design history and fundamentals (plan, profile, cross section and intersections) and traffic operational impacts of design decisions, grounded in the most current FHWA, AASHTO, TRB, and peer-reviewed research.

NJLTAP - Presenting 101: The Art of Effective Face-to-Face and Virtual Presentations

  • August 11
  • 10:00 am–11:30 am

Creating and delivering presentations is a necessary skill for many in public works, whether presenting to elected officials, residents, or colleagues. Register for this impactful session to learn about general best practices for PowerPoint as well as tips to improve your communications skills.

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