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Graduate students apply today! The New York Metropolitan Transportation Council (NYMTC) established the September 11th Memorial Program for Regional Transportation Planning to honor the memory of Ignatius Adanga, Charles Lesperance, and See Wong Shum, the three employees it lost during the attack on the World Trade Center. Students will conduct research under the guidance of a mentor from NYMTC or a NYMTC member agency. The research will challenge students to develop creative solutions to difficult transportation problems, providing a benefit to the region while enhancing their educational experiences. Learn more below!

NJ TRANSIT, UITP, and Rutgers CAIT hosted the first of many workshops yesterday dedicated to planning and preparing transportation systems in New York and New Jersey for the FIFA World Cup 2026! The workshop convened experts from around the world at Rutgers University - Newark to share insights and best practices from previous large events, including the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Thank you to our speakers from FIFA World Cup 26 New York New Jersey™, U.S. Department of Transportation, Los Angeles Metro, and multiple international organizations! Learn more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/eQDYM_z6 #FIFAWorldCup #Transportation

CAIT's Associate Director Dr. Patrick Szary presented on the "Lasting Effects of UTC Grants" during a panel session this morning at the 2024 CUTC - Council of University Transportation Centers Summer Meeting! The three-day meeting brings together University Transportation Centers and transportation researchers from across the country to participate in valuable discussions and share best practices. #rutgers #research #transportation #CUTC2024

Last Thursday the Rutgers School of Engineering hosted industry, government, and academic leaders from across NY and NJ to discuss critical transportation initiatives happening in the Northeast region. From updates on the Gateway Program to preparing transit systems for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, leaders at the Gateway Development Commission (GDC), NJ TRANSIT, Metropolitan Transportation Authority, The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey, New Jersey Department of Transportation, and other organizations shared their latest projects with an audience of 100 attendees. Thank you to our many speakers who made this high-level symposium possible, and paved the way forward to meet the needs and challenges of our industry! The event was cosponsored by the Rutgers Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT). #infrastructure #transportation #rutgers

The May 2024 CAIT Update is out now! Catch up with CAIT researchers and their latest work, from deploying Artificial Intelligence at rail grade crossings to promoting work zone safety awareness and supporting the development of CAV technology. #artificialintelligence #rutgers #research

CAIT Director Dr. Ali Maher was proud to discuss the DataCity Smart Mobility Testing Ground at the inaugural Middlesex County Transportation Symposium yesterday! DataCity is a living laboratory spanning multiple miles across downtown New Brunswick, NJ, that has been equipped with advanced sensors for collecting smart-mobility data. This data will support the future of autonomous vehicles while improving transportation safety, congestion, and equity in the region. Joined by Dr. Peter Jin, Associate Professor in the Rutgers School of Engineering, Dr. Maher highlighted this innovative transportation project and the collaboration between Rutgers University, Middlesex County, and our project partners.