The Accessibility and Mobility Regional Reassessment (AMRR) conducted in 2024–25, is the foundation for the NJTPA Congestion Management Process and builds on the earlier Accessibility and Mobility Strategy Synthesis study. It evaluates accessibility and mobility across the region, identifying constraints such as congestion, refining performance measures, and developing strategies for improvement. Available on this page are technical reports, StoryMaps of regional needs and strategies, and strategy profiles that illustrate conditions and provide guidance for stakeholders.
The update reflects post-pandemic realities, incorporating new data sources such as location-based services data to better capture travel patterns and accessibility needs. It also considers feedback from previous projects, refined performance measures, and new regional priorities to ensure strategies remain relevant and effective.
Focus on Accessibility and Mobility
Accessibility measures how well the transportation system connects people to destinations, focusing on users rather than vehicles. By emphasizing sustainable modes like transit, walking, and biking, paired with land use strategies, improved accessibility can shorten trips and reduce congestion.
Mobility examines how efficiently and reliably people and goods move across all modes of transportation, including cars, transit, walking, biking, and freight. Improving mobility addresses both recurring and unexpected congestion, leading to operational efficiencies, economic benefits, and better quality of life.
Updated Needs and Strategies
The AMRR updated CMP needs by considering new priorities, available data, and related efforts such as the Active Transportation Plan, Regional Capital Investment Strategy, and revised project prioritization criteria. It also refreshed strategy guidance to ensure implementation stays aligned with regional goals.
Support for the Long Range Transportation Plan and Future Projects
The AMRR findings strengthen the Long Range Transportation Plan, Connecting Communities, by providing robust data and analysis that guide investment decisions. By focusing on accessibility and mobility, the CMP ensures a holistic understanding of system performance and supports future regional projects.