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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June 2025

E-Micromobility Conference

  • June 25, 2025
  • 8:30 am–2:00 pm

This conference will cover e-micromobility trends and safety, and its impact on first/last-mile connections. Topics include policies, infrastructure, and grant opportunities for advancing safe, accessible transportation.

July 2025

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NJLTAP - Highway Inspection Procedures for Federal-aid Projects (In-Person)

  • July 1, 2025
  • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

This course is designed specifically for project engineers, project inspectors, supervisors and those in responsible charge of federal aid construction projects. It presents essential requirements and procedures for insuring conformance with contract plans and specifications including records and documentation necessary to

Training

NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)

  • July 15, 2025July 16, 2025
  • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

This Federal-Aid Responsible Charge Training for Directors, Program Managers, Financial Officers, and Persons of Responsible Charge is required for the person in Responsible Charge of Federally Funded Local Aid projects. This course will provide information and expectations for the first time Federal-aid recipient

August 2025

**Class Full** Traffic Control Coordinator Program (In-Person)

  • August 26, 2025August 28, 2025
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This 3-day course is designed for experienced highway work zone personnel who seek training in work zone traffic control. NJDOT and other agencies require a contractor to assign a supervisory-level employee with requisite onsite experience to act as the Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) on roadway construction projects.

September 2025

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Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)

  • September 9, 2025
  • 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.

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

  • September 15, 2025
  • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

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.

Grant Writing 101: How to get Started (Webinar)

  • September 23, 2025
  • 10:30 am–12:00 pm

During this webinar, learn the basics of how to tackle and complete a grant or funding application. Topics will cover understanding what your application requires, organization to collecting necessary information, the readability of your application, how to increase your application’s chances of being funded.

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NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management (In-Person)

  • September 25, 2025
  • 8:00 am–1:00 pm

The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.

October 2025

Training

NJLTAP - Federal-aid Responsible Charge Training (Webinar)

  • October 1, 2025October 2, 2025
  • 9:00 am–12:00 pm

This Federal-Aid Responsible Charge Training for Directors, Program Managers, Financial Officers, and Persons of Responsible Charge is required for the person in Responsible Charge of Federally Funded Local Aid projects. This course will provide information and expectations for the first time Federal-aid recipient

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

  • October 16, 2025
  • 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.

NJSACE Fall Forum

  • October 17, 2025
  • 8:15 am–3:30 pm

Join us for the Fall Forum!

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Regional Maritime Symposium

  • October 28, 2025
  • 8:00 am–3:00 pm

Join us for the Regional Maritime Symposium, a full-day forum focused on the growing importance of the maritime industry in the New Jersey–New York region!

27th Annual NJDOT Research Showcase

  • October 29, 2025
  • 8:30 am–3:00 pm

The Annual New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Research Showcase is an opportunity for New Jersey’s transportation community to experience the broad scope of ongoing academic research initiatives and share technology transfer activities being conducted by institutions of higher education (IHE) partners and their

November 2025

nighttime work zone with police and traffic
Training

Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)

  • November 13, 2025
  • 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.

December 2025

safety attenuator truck on highway road project at night
Training

Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)

  • December 11, 2025
  • 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.

Training

NJLTAP - Traffic Incident Management (Webinar)

  • December 12, 2025
  • 8:00 am–1:00 pm

The training covers topics including TIM guidelines, fundamentals, and terminology; notifications and scene size up; scene safety and risk management; traffic management; special circumstances; clearance; and termination.

**Class Full** Traffic Control Coordinator Program (Webinar)

  • December 16, 2025December 18, 2025
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This 3-day webinar is designed for experienced highway work zone personnel who seek training in work zone traffic control. NJDOT and other agencies require a contractor to assign a supervisory-level employee with requisite onsite experience to act as the Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) on roadway construction projects.

January 2026

safety attenuator truck on highway road project at night
Training

Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)

  • January 6
  • 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.

nighttime work zone with police and traffic
Training

Work Zone Safety Awareness (Webinar)

  • January 8
  • 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.

"Class Full" Traffic Control Coordinator Program (Webinar)

  • January 13January 15
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This 3-day webinar is designed for experienced highway work zone personnel who seek training in work zone traffic control. NJDOT and other agencies require a contractor to assign a supervisory-level employee with requisite onsite experience to act as the Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) on roadway construction projects.

February 2026

**Class Full** Laser Instructor Course (In-Person)

  • February 3February 5
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This course will improve the familiarity of Police Traffic LASER used for speed measurement, give you the knowledge and certification to be a proficient Police Traffic LASER Instructor. The student instructor will learn about tying together motivation for speed enforcement, including a brief overview of Police Traffic RADAR

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NJLTAP - Guidelines for Guide Rail and Median Barrier Design (In-Person)

  • February 9February 10
  • 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.

**Class Full** NJDHTS - Data-Driven Countermeasures for Traffic Safety (In-person)

  • February 10February 11
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This course will take you step-by-step on how to utilize the Crash Analysis Tool (CAT) in a computer lab or webinar by first developing queries for your specific town that identify crash prone locations.  Those queries will be saved and exported to form the justification for your DHTS grant proposal.

safety attenuator truck on highway road project at night
Training

Traffic Control Coordinator Refresher (Webinar)

  • February 12
  • 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.

**Class Full** Traffic Control Coordinator Program (Webinar)

  • February 17February 19
  • 8:00 am–4:00 pm

This 3-day course is designed for experienced highway work zone personnel who seek training in work zone traffic control. NJDOT and other agencies require a contractor to assign a supervisory-level employee with requisite onsite experience to act as the Traffic Control Coordinator (TCC) on roadway construction projects.

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