Transit Village

From left: Burlington City Mayor Barry Conaway, Burlington County Commissioner Randy Brolo, Arts Guild President Shanisha Ray, state Sen. Troy Singleton and Main Street Burlington President Seigha Omuso at the launch for Second Saturdays in May 2026. PROVIDED BY NJEDA/ARTS GUILD OF NEW JERSEY
May 19, 2026

Second Saturdays arts initiative boosts Burlington City downtown

With ART Program backing from the NJEDA and support from the Arts Guild of New Jersey, the events aim to drive downtown foot traffic, transit use and local spending.

ShopRite will serve as the grocery anchor for the first phase retail component coming to The Crossing at Brick Church Station, complemented by national and neighborhood tenants, including Five Below, Verizon and others. PROVIDED BY TRIANGLE EQUITIES
Apr 17, 2026

The Crossings at Brick Church lands 75K SF retail leases in East Orange

The transformative transit-oriented development secured tenants including Burlington and Five Below, along with announcing programs to prioritize local hiring, for the $500 million project.

On Sept. 6, 2023, Gov. Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey had been granted approval from the Federal Highway Administration to use federal funding for critical transit infrastructure projects at the Long Branch Train Station.
Dec 29, 2025

6 projects share $1.7M in 2026 NJ Transit Village grants

The program supports mixed-use redevelopment work as well as pedestrian-friendly efforts in municipalities designated part of the state program.

New Brunswick NJ Transit Train Station
Sep 10, 2025

New Brunswick Train Station begins $70M modernization (photos)

Renovations to the historic hub will include sidewalk and exterior work, a new ticketing center and significant renovations to the station building and platforms.

Boutique multifamily community Allure at Vosseller hit lease-up three months after opening in Bound Brook. PROVIDED BY COLDWELL BANKER REALTY NEW HOMES
May 22, 2025

Luxury Bound Brook apartment community leased in 3 months

The milestone at Allure at Vosseller underscores strong rental demand in the area.

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Mar 26, 2025

Plasma donation company expands in Passaic

The new medical office space lease comes as the city works to build upon and amplify its connectivity and accessibility for locals and visitors alike.

An NJ Transit light rail car stops at the Washington Park station in Newark in this 2014 photo.
Feb 21, 2025

NJ adds latest Transit Village in Hunterdon County

With the new designation, the municipality home to the final stop on the Raritan Valley rail line aims to spur new business activity downtown by enhancing access and activity.

Sep 19, 2023

NJEDA approves $90M Aspire credit for Newark transit village

“This is the kind of project that helps realize the dreams of residents to remain in the city they love and improve their quality of life," said Mayor Ras Baraka.

Another designated transit village, The Link at Aberdeen Station.
Feb 1, 2022

NJ puts up $3.8M for downtown transit villages

The program, overseen by the Department of Transportation, was started in 1999 with the goal of developing pedestrian-friendly areas around key train and bus stations across the state.

Jul 16, 2021

Metropark’s transit development moves ahead

Request for Proposals were released to four finalists seeking to design the 12-acre site's mixed-use project.

Rendering for Avenue & Green in Woodbridge.
May 21, 2021

LeGrand Coffee House inks first retail lease at Avenue & Green in Woodbridge

Entrepreneur and city native Eric LeGrande selected the transit-oriented, mixed-use development for the brick-and-mortar launch of his shop.

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Apr 29, 2021

AvalonBay partners on $300M Princeton Junction mixed-use redevelopment

The Westfield-based developer will collaborate with Welltower and Atria to transform a senior living community at the city's transit village, while Pulte Homes will develop new construction townhomes and condominiums to appeal to a wide variety of residents.