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US Transportation Department endorses a female crash test dummy that more closely resembles women wfmz.com November 21, 2025 What are the best parking options for Newark Airport? northjersey.com November 21, 2025 New TSA policy charges passengers $18 that don’t have acceptable IDs at checkpoints nypost.com November 21, 2025 7 New Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Stops Planned, NJ TRANSIT Says msn.com November 20, 2025 Hunterdon towns to receive $3.6 million in municipal aid grants newjerseyhills.com November 20, 2025 Edison Awarded Over $257K for Pedestrian Safety Improvements tapinto.net November 20, 2025 $3.4 Million NJDOT Grants Approved for Southern Ocean County Roads thesandpaper.net November 20, 2025 NJ TRANSIT seeking contractors to write environmental impact statement Transportation Today, November 19, 2025 New $45B Capital Plan by N.Y-N.J. Port Authority to Fund Transportation Initiatives Construction Equipment Guide, November 19, 2025 NJ Transit picks up bus service in Bayonne from Broadway Bus Company roi-nj.com November 18, 2025 Jersey City Creates Hackensack River Greenway Overlay to Expand Waterfront Access tapinto.net November 18, 2025 Will Newark Airport bounce back for Thanksgiving now that FAA lifted restrictions? nj.com November 18, 2025 Conrail marks replacement of 124-year-old bridge linking Newark and Kearny roi-nj.com November 18, 2025 ChatGPT, X, Spotify, even NJ Transit upended amid Cloudflare outage Daily News, November 18, 2025 NJ Transit 'AquaTrack' keeps tracks clear of fall debris News12 New Jersey November 17, 2025 FAA lifts order slashing flights, allowing commercial airlines to resume their regular schedules wfmz.com November 17, 2025 Morris Parking Authority Completes Solar EV Project, Sets 2026 Rate Increases and Earns Sustainability Award tapinto.net November 17, 2025 Fare-Free Shuttle Service for Veterans Launches in Somerset County NJ tapinto.net November 17, 2025 Port Authority raising PATH fare to $4 — but there’s good news too nypost.com November 17, 2025 Historic $45B plan will build new airport terminals, add rail service, but tolls and fares will rise nj.com November 14, 2025 Regional Roundup A roundup of transportation news from daily, weekly and online outlets. Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once the FAA ends flight cuts wfmz.com November 14, 2025 Airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports, but it's not clear how soon that will happen even though the federal shutdown is over. Edison Council Adopts Ordinance Regulating Electric Scooters tapinto.net November 14, 2025 The Council has approved an ordinance to regulate the use of electric scooters in the township. The ordinance was unanimously approved by the Council during Wednesday's meeting. Carteret Awards $47.5M Ferry Terminal Construction Contract; Expects a 2028 Opening tapinto.net November 14, 2025 Officials here have awarded a $47.5 million construction contract for the borough’s long-awaited ‘Multimodal Ferry Terminal,’ with plans for a December groundbreaking and up to two years to build it before it opens in 2028. NJ Transit CEO confirms he’s leaving the agency as it launches $917M project nj.com November 13, 2025 NJ Transit officials took the final step in delivering on Gov. Phil Murphy’s promise to rid the fleet of older less reliable trains and buses by an authorizing $917 million to overhaul the oldest multilevel I and II rail cars Will NJ see another gas tax increase? njspotlightnews.org November 13, 2025 New Jersey motorists should find out in the next few weeks whether the state’s per-gallon gas tax must be increased at the start of 2026 to help maintain billions in planned spending on transportation infrastructure. Hillsborough Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Establish Self-Driving Vehicle Pilot Program in New Jersey tapinto.net November 13, 2025 Self-driving cars, legal in other states but not in New Jersey, would be permitted to operate on New Jersey roadways in test runs under a bill sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker that was released earlier this week by the Senate Transportation Committee. Why Can’t New York Fix Penn Station? nytimes.com November 12, 2025 In 1999, President Bill Clinton stood across the street from New York’s Pennsylvania Station with the state’s governor and its senior senator to announce plans for transforming the area into a modern gateway for the nation’s biggest city. Winter is Coming: Where NJ Driving Skills Rank in Snowy Weather nj.com November 12, 2025 Winter is coming. While that might mean a little more to “Game of Thrones” fans, it’s a reminder to all of us that driving gets trickier. And scarier. Route 1 bridge between Edison and New Brunswick getting three-year, $110 million makeover aol.com November 12, 2025 The 95-year-old Morris Goodkind Bridge along Route 1 over the Raritan River in Middlesex County will be getting a $110 million restoration aimed at addressing structural deficiencies and congestion while also decreasing any further deterioration. Senate panel advances Bucco bill creating Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program wrnjradio.com November 12, 2025 The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee has advanced legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) to create an Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program within the Department of Transportation (DOT) aimed at protecting residents from the dangers of abandoned mines across the state. New Photo ID Required for NJ TRANSIT Reduced Fare Program pix11.com November 12, 2025 An important change is coming for NJ Transit commuters who are enrolled in the Reduced Fare Program. Beginning on Jan. 1, only Reduced Fare Photo ID cards will be accepted for discounted travel on NJ Transit. Price tag to fix sinkholes that shut down I-80 cost more than $30M NJ.com, November 11, 2025 - The sinkholes that shut down and immobilized Interstate 80 traffic for three months cost tens of millions of dollars to permanently fix them and reopen the state’s busiest east-west interstate highway. Zwicker Bill to Establish Autonomous Vehicle Pilot Program Advances Insider NJ, November 10, 2025 - The Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Andrew Zwicker that would require the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJ MVC), in consultation with the Department of Transportation (NJDOT), to establish a three-year pilot program allowing testers to operate fully autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the state. Dangerous Habit Far Too Many NJ Drivers Have nj1015.com November 10, 2025 My grandmother told me when I was about to get my license that I should drive as if “everyone on the road is an idiot.” Boy, she was right. Flight Delays/Cancellations Worsen at Newark nj1015.com November 10, 2025 If you or family have travel plans for Thanksgiving, getting anywhere by plane could be a nightmare. Even with a possible end to the government shutdown, travel experts are warning of residual impacts even after congress approves funding bills. Free wellness transportation program for Monmouth County NJ residents. monmouthhealthandwellness.com November 10, 2025 The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners is pleased to announce that, in collaboration with EZ Ride, it has created a free wellness transportation program for Monmouth County residents. Why NJ Transit is now spot checking tickets before commuters get on trains nj.com November 11, 2025 Commuters at dozens of NJ Transit stations have been greeted by people in uniforms asking to check their tickets before boarding a train. They’re not conductors, they’re ticket collectors, joined by NJ Transit police. 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. Two-thirds of Minnesota Rebate Recipients Bought Their First E-bike Two-thirds of those surveyed in Minnesota’s e-bike rebate program said they were able to purchase their first e-bike thanks to the rebate, with half of rebates going to households earning less than $75,000 annually. Brooklyn Tops Large Cities for Best Bike Network A tiny Michigan town has the best bicycle network in the world while Brooklyn unseated Minneapolis as tops among the largest cities, according to a leading advocacy organization's scorecard. Chicago Region Leads National Rail Ridership Growth Intercity rail travel out of Chicago has outpaced other regions in the U.S. the past year and is projected to grow 10 percent over the next two years. Issues & Insights A list of links to recent articles, reports and announcements relating to transportation policy, legislation and research. Amtrak sets ridership record in 2025 as capacity constraints continue: Analysis TrainsPRO, November 16, 2025 - Amtrak ridership grew 5% in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 and revenue surged 11% as robust Northeast Regional gains offset fewer Acela frequencies on the Northeast Corridor. The railroad carried nearly 34.5 million passengers while ticket revenue was $2.7 billion. As World Cup demands loom, transit leaders face hard decisions to pay for extra bus service The Beacon, November 13, 2025 - Kansas City has been asking the state and federal government for financial help to pay for extra buses during the World Cup. The clock is ticking, and the transit agency hasn’t gotten a dime. Waymo is hitting the highway — but can it handle the speed? The Verge, November 12, 2025 - Waymo is finally ready to hit the highway. Starting today, the company’s robotaxis will gradually start to include more highway trips in its routes in Phoenix, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. New NYC Ferry routes bring direct boat ride between Brooklyn and Staten Island Gothamist, November 11, 2025 - Brooklyn and Staten Island politicians have for years called for a ferry connection between the two boroughs, providing a mass transit alternative to the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge, which is only accessible by car. This Walkable Gathering Space Has Transformed a City’s Main Street Governing.com, October 27, 2025 - The city invested $11.5 million to transform a busy thoroughfare into an inviting public space. The three lanes in the center of the five-lane road were replaced by a series of tree-lined ramblas. (Spanish for both “avenue” and “watercourse,” because dry stream beds served as streets in early cities.) Read More...