A group of state and local officials celebrated the groundbreaking for the $45 million project, which will overhaul the stop that pre-COVID served an average of 874 weekday customer trips.
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NJ Transit lifts mask mandate
The move comes after the TSA announced April 18 it would no longer enforce the requirement on public transportation, following a ruling by U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle in Florida, who, according to a Reuters report, determined it was unlawful in these settings.
Read More »NJ Transit awards contract for New Brunswick resiliency project
In the event that train yards must be evacuated due to extreme weather, the statewide transportation agency plans to use the Delco Lead area to store its rail equipment.
Read More »At long last, Portal Bridge construction gets green light
Gov. Phil Murphy and NJ Transit announced the issuance of a “Notice to Proceed” on the $1.5 billion replacement project.
Read More »Murphy announces NJ Transit board nominations, appointments
Two longtime employees of the statewide agency were added to the group, while the governor said he intends to submit leaders from the Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Newark Alliance and Turner & Townsend, as well.
Read More »NJ Transit installs electric vehicle chargers in Camden bus garage
The project, which includes infrastructure upgrades, is part of NJ Transit’s 5-Year Capital Plan and marks the next step in its goal of transitioning to a 100% zero-emissions bus fleet by 2040.
Read More »NJ Transit gears up to establish inaugural sustainability plan
First up: collecting feedback from statewide stakeholders — through a series of webinars and surveys — to identify and address priorities for the framework.
Read More »NJ Transit signs $4.33M contract for garage upgrades
The deal is part of the state’s energy master plan to transition to a zero-emissions bus fleet by 2040.
Read More »NJ Transit named finalist for Smart Cities award
IDC Government Insights is recognizing the Garden State's public transportation system for its Experiential Commuter Journey project. The public is invited to vote for a winner.
Read More »NJ Transit names head of rail operations; approves train car purchase
The statewide transportation agency's board appointed a career employee as general manager for the segment, and decided to exercise an option from a December 2018 contract that will expand traveler capacity on the Northeast Corridor line.
Read More »Meadowlands light rail eyed for American Dream, MetLife arena
The track would be built alongside a bridge replacement project over the Hackensack River that is being funded by the Biden team’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure package.
Read More »NJ Transit to see $1.6B American Rescue Plan grant
In 2020, the statewide agency provided approximately 206 million trips for riders. That works out to 1 out of every 29 nationwide, according to U.S. Sens. Bob Menendez and Cory Booker. And that's not just along the rails; together with its buses, the agency covered 152 million miles in 2021.
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