Technical Resources : Research and Reports
All | Regional Plans | Municipal Tools | Research and Reports
| Product Name | Publication Date | Source | Summary | Category | MPO Covered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Princeton Transitway Study | Nov. 30, 2022 | NJ Transit | The Princeton Transitway Study is a concept-level review of the Princeton Branch to define the future of transit service on the Princeton Branch. It identifies and assesses existing and future needs, evaluates opportunities to utilize the corridor as a multi-modal backbone for improved mobility in the Princeton and West Windsor area, and recommends alternatives to advance to future study. It is the first step in the project delivery process. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| What's in Store: Exploring the Future of Shopping Malls in Greater Philadelphia | April 1, 2022 | DVRPC | This report summarizes research designed to help communities throughout Greater Philadelphia better understand the challenges and opportunities created by struggling or vacant mall properties. This document summarizes trends in shopping mall redevelopment and presents planning considerations that can help local governments revitalize mall properties as greater community assets. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Overview of U.S. Treasury's Final Rule for ARPA Fiscal Recovery Fund | March 22, 2022 | NACo | An updated analysis of the U.S. Treasury Department's Final Rule on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund, which provides additional clarity on revenue loss, ineligible uses, and reporting requirements | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Moving to a Complete Streets Design Model | March 1, 2022 | FHWA | The House Report encouraged the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) to adopt a Complete Streets design model, and to evaluate its current activities related to that goal. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Analysis | Jan. 1, 2022 | NARC | A compilation of the most relevant information for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), Regional Transportation Planning Organizations (RTPOs), and regions generally in the Senate’s bill. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Barriers to Building Generational Wealth: Mortgage Lending Disparities Across Greater Philadelphia | June 1, 2021 | DVRPC | This report provides an analysis of mortgage lending trends throughout Greater Philadelphia from 2004-2019, and presents findings of racial, ethnic, and geographic mortgage lending disparities that exist within the region. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Creating a Healthier, Prosperous and More Equitable Future for all New Jersey’s Residents | Feb. 1, 2021 | NJCPA | A comprehensive package of recommendations for state, county and local governments to consider as they develop plans and strategies to address the long-lasting impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Guidebook and Research Plan to Help Communities Improve Transportation to Health Care Services | Jan. 26, 2021 | TRB | Details how to initiate a dialogue between transportation and health care providers as well as subsequent actions and strategies for pursuing a partnership and implementing transportation solutions appropriate for patients. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Preparing Greater Philadelphia for Highly Automated Vehicles | Jan. 1, 2021 | DVRPC | A companion to Dispatches from Alternative Futures (DVRPC Publication #20012), this report explores the future of transportation through the lens of vehicular automation. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Infrastructure for Recovery and Renewal | Jan. 1, 2021 | RPA | How a Federal Infrastructure Program Can Lift the New York-New Jersey-Connecticut Metropolitan Region. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Plan 2050 Background Paper: Climate Change and Transportation | Dec. 1, 2020 | NJTPA | The NJTPA is publishing a series of background papers to inform its update of the region’s Long Range Transportation Plan. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| PLAN 2050 BACKGROUND PAPER: Transportation Technology | Dec. 1, 2020 | NJTPA | The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority recently issued a background paper to inform on the update of its long-range transportation plan. The paper foresees progress implementing connected vehicle technology within the next decade, which allow the coordination of vehicles as they travel. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Broadband: Part 2: Understanding the Digital Divide | Oct. 31, 2020 | DVRPC | This report is the second in a three-part series aimed at assessing the digital divide within the region (both pre- and mid-COVID-19). The third and final part will provide recommendations and strategies for how to bridge that divide. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Development Matters: Understanding the Opportunities and Implications of Multifamily Development | Sept. 1, 2020 | DVRPC | In an effort to help our planning partners better understand the state of multifamily housing and evaluate the potential impacts and opportunities created by multifamily development, this document presents the key findings from this research and discusses real estate trends, demographics, and travel behavior. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Back on Board: A Guide to Safe(r) Transit in the Era of COVID-19 | June 10, 2020 | Tri-State Transportation Campaign | Aimed at public transit agencies, government officials, riders, and businesses, this report features over 50 recommendations to make transit safe for riders during and post-COVID. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Land Use Impacts on Transport | June 5, 2020 | VTPI | This paper examines how various land use factors such as density, regional accessibility, mix and roadway connectivity affect travel behavior, including per capita vehicle travel, mode split and nonmotorized travel. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Broadband: Discussing the Technology | June 1, 2020 | DVRPC | This report takes a preliminary look at the state of broadband in Greater Philadelphia. It is also the first in a three-part series aimed at assessing the digital divide within the region (both pre- and post-COVID-19), and formulating strategies for how to bridge that divide. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Transit-Oriented Development, NJ Future | May 1, 2019 | NJ Future | Blogs, articles, reports, presentations and testimony supporting the expansion of TOD near New Jersey’s transit stations, and encouraging municipalities to enact zoning that allows such development to occur. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Comuter Traffic Changes in Rt 1 Study Area 2008-2017 | Feb. 1, 2019 | Princeton Transportation Task Group | Very preliminary findings by the Princeton Transportation Task Group. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Identifying Opportunities for Expanded Park-and-Ride Capacity in South Jersey | Feb. 1, 2016 | DVRPC | This project sought to assess locations where New Jersey Transit (NJT) bus and train PNR demand exceeds capacity, or is likely to do so in the future within the DVPRC region in South Jersey (the study area), and develop candidate locations for PNR investment. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| CR 571 Park & Ride Study | Nov. 1, 2012 | DVRPC | Summarizes existing park-and-ride facilities in the corridor, details potential new locations and their attributes, and assigns a preliminary rating for each location based on selected criteria. The analysis identifies four strong candidates for new park-and-ride facilities, and one strong candidate for additional capacity (to go along with additional service). | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Proposal for Incorporating Public Transit Provisions into a State Highway Access Management Code | Jan. 1, 2010 | TRB | This paper describes how New Jersey Transit, a statewide public transit operator, participated in a project sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to revise New Jersey's State Highway Access Management Code (access code). | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Integrating Transportation Land Use and in Comprehensive Plans | Dec. 1, 2009 | PennDOT | This handbook is intended as a resource for Pennsylvania’s county and municipal leaders who seek practical guidance in better integrating land use and transportation in their comprehensive plan efforts (though its contents may be useful for NJ as well!). | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| Bus Rapid Transit Practitioner's Guide | Jan. 1, 2007 | Transit Cooperative Research Program (TCRP) | Explores the costs, impacts, and effectiveness of implementing selected BRT components. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |
| US 1 Bus Rapid Transit Alternative Analysis Study | Feb. 1, 2006 | NJ TRANSIT | Executive Summary of a study by NJ TRANSIT in cooperation with DVRPC, NJTPA and NJDOT on a Central NJ Route 1 BRT Alternatives Analysis. In July, 2006 the Central Jersey Transportation Forum unanimously endorsed the Study and encouraged continuing progress on a US 1 BRT. | Research and Reports | DVRPC, NJTPA |