micro-transit programs

The city established its Newark Arts and Education District during a ceremony commemorating Juneteenth and officially renaming Washington Park Harriet Tubman Square in 2022. Pictured here and located in the park, Shadow of a Face by Nina Cooke John, stands as an interactive monument to Harriet Tubman. - JESSICA PERRY/NJBIZ
May 21, 2025

Via Newark micro-transit pilot debuts free weekend travel

The launch aims to improve access to the city’s Arts and Education District, in particular, as well as other key destinations in the Brick City.

Local officials as well as riders and drivers attend the ribbon cutting for Camden Loop. Leaders included Council President Angel Fuentes; Assembly Majority Leader Louis Greenwald, D-6th District; Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen; County Commissioner Melinda Kane; Camden Community Partnership President and CEO Dana Redd; and Via's East Coast Partnerships Director Eric Gardiner.
Jul 14, 2023

Camden Loop officially launches app-based ‘micro-transit’ service

The on-demand, app-based program powered by Via aims to expand access to affordable, efficient and equitable public transportation for the community.