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The project will replace the outdated 75-year-old hub, improve commutes, reduce congestion, support 6,000 union jobs and also create green public space.

















