Taking First Steps Toward a Transit-Friendly Future: South Jersey Edition

Following a successful June event in Newark, NJTOD is bringing Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future to South Jersey
About this Event

Join us at Rowan University on November 12 for an interactive discussion focused on how municipalities can advance Transit Friendly planning and development. Through facilitated small-group conversations, participants will explore practical strategies, share experiences, and identify opportunities to support more connected, accessible, and sustainable communities throughout South Jersey.

Whether you are new to Transit Friendly planning or looking to build on ongoing efforts, this event offers an opportunity to learn from peers and engage with experts working across New Jersey.

Registration and networking begin at 10:00 a.m., with the program running from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Introductions / Kickoff

• Stephanie DiPetrillo, NJTOD/VTC – Welcome & TOD 101 Framework
• Lisa Avichal, NJOPA – NJ State Plan
• Megan Massey, NJ TRANSIT – Transit Friendly Planning at NJ TRANSIT
• Jenin Shah, NJDCA – Main Street Program
• Jabari Adams, NJEDA – Small Business Development
• Jonathan Sternesky, NJHFMA – Affordable Housing
• Michael Manzella, NJDOT – NJ Transit Village Initiative

Interactive Small Group Discussions

HANDS-ON & COLLABORATIVE.

Explore key topics with subject matter experts:

• State Plan – Lisa Avichal, NJOPA
• Transit-Friendly Planning – Megan Massey and Michael Swan, NJ TRANSIT // TOD Office – Kristen Mitchell, NJ TRANSIT
• Housing & Affordable Development – Jonathan Sternesky, NJHMFA
• Community Development – Jabari Adams, NJEDA
• Main Street – Jenin Shah & Simran Riar, NJDCA
• Special Improvement Districts – Natalie Pineiro, DNJ & Ryan Gleason, NJBAC
• Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning – Elise Bremer-Nei, NJDOT
• Transit Village Initiative – Mike Manzella & Jelena Lasko, NJDOT

AICP Certification Maintenance Credits: This program has been approved for 2.5 CM credits, including 1.0 Equity CM credit and 1.0 Sustainability & Resilience CM credit.

Parking & Directions: Parking permits will be emailed to all registered attendees prior to the event. Event attendees may park in the Townhouse Garage (3rd Floor). Upon arrival, proceed to the Welcome Gate, where staff will direct you to the garage. View the Campus Map [here] and Directions & Visitor Information [here].