Publications

It is my privilege to serve as the Executive Director of the New Jersey State Policy Lab. Since its launch in 2021, we have worked to build something meaningful—producing high-quality blogs and reports, sharing them widely on our website and across social media, and holding ourselves to a standard of excellence in everything we do. […]

Photo Source: NJDOT Bicycle & Pedestrian Resource Center Across New Jersey, communities are embracing faster, more flexible ways to make streets safer. Demonstration projects are short-term, low-cost installations that test street design changes. They have become a powerful tool for municipalities looking to improve safety, build public support, and accelerate long-term improvements. At the same […]

In the mid-2000’s there was concern over “peak oil” and rising oil prices. In response to this, the International Energy Agency (IEA) commissioned an analysis of how to Save Oil in A Hurry (IEA, 2005). We worked together on this report and also published a summary in Energy Policy (Noland et. al, 2006) and in […]

Image Source: Voorhees Transportation Center In recent years, e-bikes have become an increasingly popular form of micromobility, which are small, lightweight transportation devices designed for short trips and typically powered or assisted by low‑speed electric motors. E-bikes offer an affordable, efficient, and clean alternative to motor vehicles. Riders use them to replace short car trips, […]

On Monday, December 15, 2025, the New Jersey Target Zero Commission officially adopted the first New Jersey Target Zero Action Plan, reaching a major milestone in the Garden State’s goal to eliminate all roadway fatalities and serious injuries in the state by 2040. The Action Plan includes 72 actions, including the establishment of a Target […]

Image Source: Voorhees Transportation Center * On January 19, 2026, Governor Murphy signed S4834/A6235, which creates new regulations for e-bikes in New Jersey. The law requires licensure and registration for both “low-speed electric bicycles” and “motorized bicycles.” The new law states that e-bike riders have until July 19, 2026, to obtain the appropriate license and […]

As New Jersey prepares to elect our next governor tomorrow, November 4th, the months ahead offer a pivotal opportunity to chart a path toward a more innovative and resilient state. To help inform this transition, the New Jersey State Policy Lab invited affiliated faculty and staff to identify the most pressing priorities for the next […]

Traffic safety is a critical concern in New Jersey where annual traffic crashes typically exceed 200,000, according to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), with many of them resulting in non-fatal injuries that have lifelong impacts on victims. Currently, this data is not easily accessible. Researchers, advocates, and the public have an interest in […]

Imagine needing medical care but being sidelined by the simple fact that you can’t get to your provider. In New Jersey, and across the U.S., accessing healthcare and wellness support is anything but simple, especially for those without a car or those who need travel to facilities that are not accessible by public transit. The […]

Thinking of hopping on an e-bike or e-scooter? Before you hit the streets, check out the brand-new New Jersey Micromobility Guide, a roadmap for safe and legal travel. This comprehensive guide, now available through the New Jersey Department of Transportation’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center housed at the Voorhees Transportation Center at Rutgers University, offers […]

As the New Jersey State Policy Lab (NJSPL) reaches its fourth anniversary, it is my honor to serve as the Executive Director, working with an incredible team of dedicated professionals to better understand and investigate policy issues impacting the state. The NJSPL was created as the result of a grant from the Office of the Secretary […]

If you’ve noticed more e-bikes around your neighborhood lately, you’re not imagining things. In 2022 alone, over one million e-bikes were sold in the United States—a 269% increase from 2019 (Vehicle Technologies Office, 2023). This surge isn’t just a passing trend; e-bikes are outpacing the growth of conventional bicycles and even surpassing the rise of […]