In The News Newsroom > In The News > Transportation News Print Transportation News Latest Headlines The top transportation news stories, updated daily and kept on this page for one week. NJ Advances Controversial $11B Newark Bay-Hudson County Turnpike Extension enr.com July 7, 2025 Crackdown on Route 1 Motorists Results in 319 Speeding Tickets, 111 Cellphone-related Citations tapinto.net, 07/07/2025 New Entry Point to Newark Liberty Airport Station Bolsters Area Investment aptapassenertransport.com, 07/07/2025 New Jersey Awards $44M in Local Bridge Fund Grants Transportation Today, 07/7/2025 A section of Route 287 buckled during N.J.’s heat wave. Here’s when it will get replaced. NJ.com, 07/06/2025 Regional Roundup A roundup of transportation news from daily, weekly and online outlets. FAA installs fiber optic network as first step to upgrade Newark airport air traffic control system NJ.com, 07/04/2025 (PAYWALL) - A new fiber optic network has been installed to support the air traffic control system that serves Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy said in a statement Thursday. Five townships in northwest New Jersey among recipients of $44M in local bridge grants from Murphy administration wrnjradio.com, 07/03/2025 - The Murphy Administration has announced $44 million in Local Bridges Fund grants to support critical bridge repairs and upgrades across New Jersey, including projects in Hunterdon, and Morris counties. $6.1M Proposed To Improve, Pave Bridgewater Roads In 2025 patch.com, 07/03/2025 BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The Township has rolled out its plan to improve 20 roads with more to come as part of Bridgewater's $40 million 5-year road improvement plan. NJ Transit riders to see fare hike starting July 1 New Jersey Monitor, 07/01/2025 - NJ Transit users will pay more to use the agency’s trains and buses starting Tuesday when a 3% fare increase its board of directors approved last year goes into effect. Who is responsible for fixing sidewalks in NJ? It's complicated NorthJersey.com, 07/01/2025 - In short, sidewalk maintenance is a topic that is not covered by a state statute. This means that each municipality is responsible for creating an ordinance dictating who is in charge of any repairs to the public paths. Report says NJ Transit provides annual economic benefits up to $13.8B statewide roi-nj.com, 06/30/2025 - Regional Plan Association on June 25 released a report saying NJ Transit provides annual economic benefits up to $13.8 billion statewide. News Archive Get the weekly Regional Roundup of news sent to you by subscribing to the NJTPA E-list. Research Transfers Some recent research postings from InTransition magazine. Low-Stress Bicycle Facilities Nearly Double Ridership Ridership along protected bike lanes is 80 percent higher than along standard bike lanes and more than four times higher than roads without bicycle facilities. Transit Ridership Back to 85% of Pre-Pandemic Levels Transit Ridership Back to 85% of Pre-Pandemic LevelsxTransit agencies delivered 7.7 billion passenger trips in the United States last year, 491 million more – almost 7 percent – than 2023 and reaching 85 percent of pre-pandemic levels. Level Boarding, Electrification Could Super Charge Rail Universal level boarding and electrification could reduce dead time at each train stop, adding up to time savings across intercity as well as commuter rail lines that rival driving or air travel. Issues & Insights A list of links to recent articles, reports and announcements relating to transportation policy, legislation and research. Beep begins operating ‘America’s first’ fully autonomous public transit system in Jacksonville Robotics & Automation News, July 2, 2025 - Vehicles will be deployed along the Bay Street Innovation Corridor, a 3.5-mile route downtown with 12 stops from the Central Business Core to the Sports and Entertainment District. May Cargo Slips at Largest US Ports for First Time in Months Transport Topics, June 26, 2025 - The Port of Los Angeles processed 716,619 20-foot-equivalent units (TEUs) during the month, a 5% decrease from the 752,893 TEUs reported during the same time in 2024. This follows 10 consecutive months of year-over-year growth. All e-bike Citi Bikes now restricted to 15 mph in NYC Gothamist, June 20, 2025 - All pedal-assist Citi Bike e-bikes now have maximum speeds of 15 mph following a demand from Mayor Eric Adams' administration that they be slowed down. The 20,000 e-bikes in New York City previously were limited to 18 mph. How E-Scooters Conquered (Most of) Europe CityLab Transportation, June 17, 2025 -Seven years after their arrival, the tiny rentable vehicles are fixtures of many European cities. Here’s what regulators and residents have learned about living with them. We Mapped Fast EV Charging Ports Across Rural America. Here’s What We Found. The Daily Yonder, June 16, 2025 - Analysts tracking the buildout of EV infrastructure say there is an "emerging charging divide" between rural and urban areas. Read More...