transportation infrastructure

SJ Connects
Jun 2, 2026

SJ Connects launches free shuttle service in South Jersey

SJ Connects launches free shuttle service across seven South Jersey counties, improving access to jobs, healthcare and schools.

First ride across the new Portal North Bridge
Mar 13, 2026

First train crosses new Portal North Bridge (photos)

The ceremonial trip celebrated the new structure in Kearny, which replaces the aging Portal Bridge and aims to improve reliability on the Northeast Corridor.

President Donald Trump (left) and Gov. Mikie Sherrill (right)
Feb 16, 2026

Trump, Sherrill spar over Gateway funding freeze

President Donald Trump and Gov. Mikie Sherrill clash with construction halted on the infrastructure project, $200 million released, and legal battles escalating in N.J. and N.Y.

Shown is an aerial view of the Terminal B and C aprons at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Feb 11, 2026

Port Authority names Garcia executive director

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey named Kathryn Garcia executive director, with Jean Roehrenbeck approved as deputy, effective Feb. 9.

Hudson Tunnel Project
Feb 3, 2026

GDC sues federal government over Hudson Tunnel funding freeze (updated)

The GDC filed a lawsuit against the feds for freezing funds for the project, which threatens nearly 1,000 jobs and could halt construction.

New AirTrain Newark system
Jan 14, 2026

AirTrain Newark replacement enters major construction phase

The Port Authority begins the next leg of the $3.5 billion AirTrain Newark project, bringing weekday outages and shuttles.

Car fuel gasoline station gas. Car fuels concept
Jan 2, 2026

Gas tax increase hits NJ drivers as 2026 begins

New Jersey drivers are paying more at the pump after a 4.2-cent uptick took effect Jan. 1, 2026, to fund transportation projects statewide.

On Oct. 17, 2024, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey unveiled the EWR Vision Plan, a wide-ranging blueprint setting the course for the Newark Liberty International Airport’s continued development over the coming decades. Shown is a rendering of the new Terminal B.
Dec 19, 2025

Port Authority approves $45B capital plan, rate hikes

The record blueprint, which also includes several toll and fare increases, will advance a decade of major New Jersey transit, airport and port projects.

Naval architect rendering of new ferry vessel
Dec 3, 2025

DRBA awards $79M contract for Cape May–Lewes hybrid ferry

The work, cleared by the Delaware River and Bay Authority, will reduce emissions, cut fuel use and replace the aging MV Cape Henlopen by 2029.

On Jan. 12, 2024, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated the first year of service for Newark Liberty International Airport's new Terminal A, which served 15 million passengers in just its first year. Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton was among the officials marking the event.
Nov 24, 2025

Cotton to retire as Port Authority executive director in January

Rick Cotton will leave the agency in the new year after leading major airport, transit and capital improvement projects across the region at the head of the bi-state agency.

Highway traffic
Jun 6, 2025

Verizon, Rutgers pilot road safety innovation in NJ

The Edge Transportation Exchange uses 5G, vehicle-to-everything (V2X) and virtualized infrastructure to communicate real-time alerts.

Midtown Bus Terminal groundbreaking
May 29, 2025

$10B Midtown Bus Terminal project breaks ground

The project will replace the outdated 75-year-old hub, improve commutes, reduce congestion, support 6,000 union jobs and also create green public space.