Following a successful gathering of planners, transportation professionals, advocates, and community leaders in Newark this past June, NJTOD is bringing Taking First Steps Toward a Transit Friendly Future to South Jersey.
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
Rowan University
Chamberlain Student Center
Room SC G54 (Expansion)
201 Mullica Hill Road
Glassboro, NJ 08028
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 Avichael, NJOPA
- Transit-Friendly Planning – Michael Swan, NJ TRANSIT // TOD Office – Mike Heyer, 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 (invited)
- Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning – Elise Bremer-Nei, NJDOT
- Transit Village Initiative – Mike Manzella & Jelena Lasko, NJDOT