As New Jersey’s leadership continue to explore options for restoring transportation funding, a majority of its residents still rate a gas tax hike unfavorably — and think an entirely unrelated solution is needed.
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Newark Airport to begin Ebola screenings
The federal government said travelers flying into Newark Liberty International Airport will be subject to health screenings starting next week in an effort to combat the spread of the Ebola virus.
Read More »Linde plans its first U.S. hydrogen-fueling station
Linde LLC, a gases and engineering company with locations in Murray Hill and New Providence, plans to open its first hydrogen fueling station in the U.S., it said Monday.
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I-287 reopens after state police investigate suspicious package traffic still snarled
Interstate 287 has reopened following a New Jersey State Police investigation of a suspicious package discovered Monday morning near Boonton.
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Auto sales revved up in September, with Maserati leading the race
In a banner quarter for the auto industry, some new vehicles helped a luxury brand post some of its strongest-ever sales numbers.
Read More »NJ Transit awards 296M River Line Light Rail contract
NJ Transit has awarded a $296 million, 15-year contract for operations and maintenance services on the River Line Light Rail system to Bombardier Transportation, the company announced Wednesday.
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NJ Transit, Amtrak officials talk about improvements at N.J. Chamber event
Speaking Tuesday morning in Monroe at a breakfast event held by the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, NJ Transit Executive Director Veronique “Ronnie” Hakim said $1.27 billion in federal Superstorm Sandy recovery funding awarded to the agency earlier this month will be put to good use.
Read More »Hill International wins 16M government contract for mass-transit oversight
Construction risk-management firm Hill International announced Monday that it ahs received a $16 million, five-year contract to provide project management services to the U.S. Federal Transit Administration.
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PEOPLExpress ‘temporarily suspending service,’ including Newark routes
PEOPLExpress, which resumed flights into Newark Liberty International Airport on July 1, announced Friday it was “temporarily suspending service effective immediately.”
Read More »Tesla gets OK to build charging stations at two Turnpike rest areas
An agreement that would allow Tesla Motors to build four electric charging stations at two New Jersey Turnpike service areas was approved Tuesday.
Read More »California company gets 176M Garden State Parkway contract
A California construction services company announced Tuesday that it has won a $176 million contract from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to supervise work on the Garden State Parkway from interchanges 36 to 48.
Read More »I.D. Systems announces another systems order
I.D. Systems, Inc., a provider of wireless asset management systems, announced the third purchase order in a week for its PowerFleet vehicle management system.
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