Applications & Tools

The NJTPA has developed a number of tools and applications that support its core mission. They include innovative uses of geographical information systems (GIS), mobile technology, transportation models, data visualizations, public engagement best practices and more. These tools support planning activities in the region, including analysis, outreach and visioning.

Children participate in a coloring activity to provide input about their vision for the future of transportation.
Interstate Route 95, Leonia, NJ.
Photo: Steve Hockstein, HarvardStudio.com

Freight Activity Locator

This application provides access to key freight data developed and gathered by the NJTPA during the course of its freight planning activities.

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Trucks in the area of Turnpike Exit 8A, South Brunswick, August 2012.

Goods Movement Strategies for Communities

This tool was developed to facilitate discussions on trucking issues. The tool identifies and clarifies the complex issues involved with moving goods by truck and offers strategies that may help address community concerns while preserving the critical function of trucks in our regional economy.

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Connecting communities through outreach by engaging them to participate in the NJTPA Long Range Transportation Plan.

Engage

The Public Engagement Toolkit contains resources and information to help plan and execute public involvement activities in your communities.

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Streetscape planning graphic linking to PRIME the searchable online library of planning studies.

PRIME

This is a searchable online library of planning studies, with needs and recommendations identified by the NJTPA and its many partner agencies.

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Morning rush hour at the approach to the Lincoln Tunnel, November 2012. Photos by Ed Murray Approach to Lincoln Tunnel.

Open Data Portal

The central repository for publicly available geospatial data. It allows the NJTPA to share data with its subregions, partner agencies and the public. Data ranges from environmental related datasets to economic, transportation, and equity.

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People dining downtown in Montclair.

Demographics Resources

This resources includes data and resources to help the NJTPA and its partners meet the requirements detailed in the NJTPA's Title VI Implementation Plan.

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People crossing the streeting on bike and walking in New Brunswick.

Active Transportation Data Viewer

This interactive mapping tool was developed to share data and information from the 2023 Active Transportation Plan, and to help local implementers identify active transportation projects that align with the recommended regional network.

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People crossing the street in Paterson.
Photo: Ed Murray

Subregional Profiles

Learn about our subregions in detail.

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