In The News:
Regional Roundup of the News The following are links to a selection of transportation-related articles published recently by newspapers in the northern New Jersey region. This page is updated on at least a bi-weekly basis. Please note that links on this page may expire or be unreliable due to changes made by host newspapers.
$700M allocated for Gateway rail tunnel in 2024 federal budget NJ.com, 3/9/23 - Top Biden administration officials wetted the appetites of transit commuters Thursday by outlining $4.45 billion in the proposed 2024 federal budget for 18 “community transforming” projects in 11 states, including $700 million for the Gateway rail tunnel project between New Jersey and New York.
Phil Murphy Unveils $53.1B NJ Budget, Renewing Property Tax Rebates NBCNewYork.com, 2/28/2023 - New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $53.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2024, about 5% more than the spending plan he signed for the current year, proposing more school aid, a renewed property tax rebate program and billions more for public pensions, transportation and other projects.
NJ Transit tried out Sunday service 8 bus routes. Should they be made permanent? NJ.com, 3/5/2023 - For people who depend on public transportation, Sunday can be the worst day. The frequency of service typically is less robust than weekday service and depending on the route, lighter than Saturday service. Some routes don’t operate on Sundays at all. For riders who depend on the bus to go shopping, to church or to see family, that can be an added ordeal.
Why the New York Area Is Seeing an Explosive Growth in Electric Cars NYTimes.com, 3/5/2023 - On weekdays, John Sibley motors down NY-17 from his home north of New York City, eventually crossing the George Washington Bridge into Manhattan and lurching through stop-and-go traffic to his job near Times Square. The 65-mile commute used to cost him a lot in gas.
Phil Murphy Unveils $53.1B NJ Budget, Renewing Property Tax Rebates NBCNewYork.com, 2/28/2023 - New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday unveiled a $53.1 billion budget for fiscal year 2024, about 5% more than the spending plan he signed for the current year, proposing more school aid, a renewed property tax rebate program and billions more for public pensions, transportation and other projects.
NJ Paratransit Workers To Get Pay Bump During States Of Emergency Patch.com, 2/28/2023 - They go above and beyond to provide public transportation for thousands of New Jersey residents with disabilities. But according to advocates, whenever a “state of emergency” has been called during a severe storm, Access Link workers and contractors with NJ Transit have found themselves facing long hours as essential workers – without the pay to back it up.
Public Meeting for Accident-Prone Roxbury Rail Span Fix TAPinto, 2/28/23 - The best way to stop tall trucks from slamming into the railroad bridge over Berkshire Valley Road in Kenvil is to make the span higher, according to Morris County, which also wants to improve the way Dell Avenue intersects with the road nearby. The county, which owns Berkshire Valley Road, plans to publicly announce that proposal at a March 15 virtual meeting.
Saturdays with Bernie: The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority NJTPA Mention
Tapinto.net, 2/25/2023 - This week, Bernie Wagenblast goes to her broadcast roots and talks transportation. David Behrend serves as the executive director of the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA). Wagenblast's second guest is Ted Ritter, the manager of external affairs for NJTPA.
NYC’s congestion pricing could mean N.J. toll hikes, Gottheimer says NJ.com, 2/23/2023 - The most vocal opponent of New York City's congestion pricing plan to charge a $23 peak period toll to enter south of 60th Street issued a warning that it could put a dozen Port Authority projects in jeopardy and trigger a $2 toll hike on the agency’s bridges and tunnels, if enacted as it’s been proposed.
Dredging Clears Waterway for Carteret’s Ferry Terminal TapInto 2/21/2023 — The NJ. Department of Transportation has completed a $5 million dredging project on the Arthur Kill to make it more navigable for ferries and increase the depth of boat slips that are in this borough’s future.
Murphy pushes green-energy goal posts closer NJ Spotlight News, 2/16/23 - Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday outlined the next big steps for his climate plan, vowing to push a ban on the sale of gasoline-fueled vehicles in 2035 and putting in place zero-emission heating and cooling systems in nearly a half-million homes and businesses by the end of this decade.
As budget begins, so does push for stronger NJ Transit funding NJ Spotlight News, 2/13/23 - With a new budget season about to get underway in Trenton, another one of the state’s long-standing fiscal issues — the financial stability of New Jersey Transit — may be next in line for Gov. Phil Murphy and lawmakers.
North Brunswick Train Station Achieves Key Design Milestone Tapinto.net, 2/7/2023 - The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) has achieved a significant design milestone with formal approval by NJ TRANSIT of 10% of the concept design. With this announcement of progress, the MCIA is unveiling a North Brunswick Train Station project webpage to inform community stakeholders of the progress and activities around its development.
N.J. Turnpike Authority adds 40 new positions for 2023 N.J. Turnpike Authority adds 40 new positions for 2023
NJ.com, 2/2/2023 - New Jersey Turnpike Authority commissioners added 40 new positions to the toll roads on Tuesday with most of them filling holes in the operations and maintenance divisions to respond to incidents on the state’s two biggest toll roads.
New NJ law promises more accessible public transit for all New NJ law promises more accessible public transit for all
NJSpotlightNews.org, 2/2/2023 - For many New Jersey residents, mass transit is a critical piece of their ability to get around. But for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, it’s often their only option for travel.
Pedestrians in Montclair push for traffic safety at busy intersection NJ Spotlight News, 2/1/23 - Sophia Anastasia is haunted by that image, the second time in three months a pedestrian was hit by a car in this intersection in Montclair. She and her neighbors now hope these bright and colorful signs encourage drivers to go slowly when passing Upper Mountain Avenue and Normal Avenue.
N.J. gets $25M to help reduce traffic deaths NJ.com, 2/1/23 - The grants fund one construction project for road safety improvements in Vineland and 10 planning grants across the state. Overall, $800 million in grants were awarded for 510 projects through the new Safe Streets and Roads for All competitive grant program.
County wants public comments on $97M plan to banish Route 17 bottleneck NJTPA Mention
NJ.com, 1/20/23 - A virtual public information forum is being held until Feb. 2 by Bergen County about the $97-million plan to build new bridges and add a third lane to Route 17 in Maywood, Paramus and Rochelle Park, between the Essex Street interchange in Maywood, and the driveway for the Garden State Plaza Mall.
Condo owner can’t block Hudson waterfront trail NJ Spotlight News, 1/19/23 - A Superior Court judge in Bergen County ruled in favor of the Hudson River Waterfront Conservancy of New Jersey which sued the Admiral’s Walk Condominium Association, claiming it violated the public trust doctrine — a long-standing legal principle that protects public access to tidal areas — by preventing access to a 900-foot stretch of its river frontage where the trail would be built.
Newark Airport Opens New Terminal A AirlineGeeks.com, 1/17/2023 - After a month-long delay, Newark Liberty International Airport’s brand-new Terminal A opened for operations last week.
Gas prices drop in NJ, dip across nation at large APNews.com, 1/14/2023 - AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.27, down four cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.37 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
NJ Transit’s Corbett details pipeline of projects (nearly $8B) ROI-NJ.com, 1/12/23 - With nearly $8 billion in capital projects planned for the next three fiscal years, New Jersey Transit now has the second-largest pipeline of transportation work in the country, CEO Kevin Corbett told a gathering of business, government and labor leaders Thursday.
Somerset County to focus on transportation, tourism, history in 2023 MyCentralJersey.com, 1/9/2023 - Somerset County will celebrate its past in 2023 while also looking to the future. That was the message of Somerset County Commission Director Shanel Robinson at the Board of Commissioners' annual reorganization meeting on Friday at The Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College.
Industry Professionals Invited to Forum on Future of Hudson Bergen Light Rail TAPInto.net, 1/9/2023 - In order to evaluate future maintenance issues for the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, New Jersey Transit will host a virtual forum on Wednesday, January 11, at 11 a.m. EST for industry professionals to learn more about the procurement process for the operation and maintenance for the rail system.
Automated Vehicles Coming to Ohio Roads Route FIfty, 1/20/23 - Ohio has commenced two projects to test automated vehicles on its roadways, including on a 35-mile stretch of highway known as “the world’s most connected highway.” One of the two deployments will feature two 53-foot tractor-trailers equipped with platooning technology, which allows the lead truck to control the speed and braking for the two vehicles so they can travel together closely at highway speeds.
How One City is Cutting Down Speeding in Its Municipal Fleet Route Fifty, 1/19/23 - Of the 50 fleet vehicles outfitted with the technology, light duty vehicles have accounted for 62% of the miles driven, followed by medium duty vehicles at 25% and heavy duty at 13%. The pilot is expected to continue through the early part of 2024, with the New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services then set to co-author a report with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center.
Spending New Funds Effectively Was Big Theme at TRB Event Engineering News-Record, 1/16/23 - Attendees at the Transportation Research Board annual meeting debated whether the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act can live up to lofty promises of delivering revitalized and resilient infrastructure, noting more challenges linked to changing rules and programs.
Is Uber the future of Juneau County's public transit? WiscNews.com, 1/17/23 - The program was proposed by the Transportation Community Action Team, which was formed by the health department in response to a county-wide resident survey. When asked what determines community health, over 12,000 residents identified a strong economy and accessible transportation as top priorities.
Denver moves to decriminalize jaywalking Axios, 1/11/23 - The measure would allow pedestrians to cross streets at any point instead of waiting for a crosswalk, and encourage police not to cite people for the offense unless there's an immediate hazard. Pedestrians would still need to yield when vehicles have the right of way.
Transit Grants Announced for Red Bank, Other Towns TwoRiverTimes.com, 1/6/23 - A portion of more than $1 million in state funding has been allotted for the improvement of public transportation in Red Bank. Last month state Sen. Vin Gopal (D-11) announced the grants to Red Bank, Long Branch and Asbury Park from increases in New Jersey’s Fiscal Year 2023 State Budget to assist counties and municipalities with improving transportation infrastructure.
Fatal crashes on the rise in New Jersey NJ Spotlight News, 1/6/2023 - Safety advocates are calling on the state to do more to prevent serious injuries on the road. A new state police report shows traffic fatalities are on the rise. By the end of 2022, 705 people died as a result of crashes on the road.
Warehouse opponents step up campaigns NJ Spotlight, 1/4/23 - Public resistance to warehouse sprawl grew with the filing of a new lawsuit against local approval of a major project in West Windsor, as well as developing legal challenges in Robbinsville and Phillipsburg.
Traffic deaths on N.J. roads reach a 15-year high NJ.com, 1/4/23 - The grim predictions made by safety advocates throughout 2022 became reality this week when the death toll on New Jersey roads reached 705 people killed in crashes last year, reaching a high not seen since 2007.
Frenchtown seeks input on two street safety projects MyCentralJersey.com, 1/2/23 - Borough officials are asking residents and businesses to weigh in on the plans through Jan. 9. The deadline for public input has been extended from Dec. 28. The purpose of the Harrison Street and Second Street Improvements project is to improve pedestrian safety onto the primary roads to and from the Frenchtown Elementary School on Harrison Street.
Jersey Shore towns making their streets safer in 2023 NJTPA Mention
The Press of Atlantic City, 1/1/23 - Officials in several towns at the Jersey Shore are taking steps to protect their walking and biking residents from this growing wave of injuries and fatalities.
NJ TRANSIT Awarded Grant to Study TOD Along HBLR Extension Metro-magazine.com, 12/13/2022 - NJ TRANSIT announced it has been awarded a $592,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to study equitable transit-oriented development (TOD) along the proposed nine-mile extension of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) into Bergen County.
Bernardsville Borough Receives a $250,000 Safe Streets to Transit Grant Tapinto.com, 12/13/2022 -Bernardsville Borough will receive $250,000 from a Safe Streets to Transit Grant, announced Governor Murphy's office. Bernardsville is part of a group of municipalities and counties receiving critical funding to expand access to safe transportation and enhance areas around public transit facilities across the state.
Lawmakers want guardrails on warehouse growth NJ Spotlight News, 12/7/22 - At least two new bills in the Legislature would provide some state control over runaway growth in the warehouse industry whose expansion is nearly all controlled by local governments.
City's Economy May Get Boost from Glassboro-Camden Light Rail Tapinto.net, 11/25/22 - While the main role of the planned light-rail line between the city and Rowan University would be to move people, the 18-mile route also would grow the economies of communities along the way, including Camden, according to its proponents.
What did NJ get from Biden infrastructure bill? NJ Spotlight News, 11/17/22 - New Jersey stands to receive more than $4.8 billion so far from the federal infrastructure bill President Joe Biden signed into law a year ago, with the lion’s share earmarked for road and bridge repairs.
New Terminal A at Newark airport ready for takeoff NJ Spotlight News - A ceremonial ribbon-cutting officially opened the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport — 1 million square feet of soaring space, outfitted with high-tech security, four lounges and 33 gates.
$43M in federal funding to support 7 NJ Transit projects NJTPA Mention
NJBIZ, 11/10/22 - New federal funding will allow several projects from NJTRANSIT to move forward, helping to advance the agency’s sustainability efforts, bus garage electrification and first/last mile transportation solutions. The state transportation agency and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority announced $43.6 million in federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act funding for seven projects Nov. 9.
Multi-State Freight Working Group MetropolitanAirportNews.com - 11/9/2022 -The MAP Forum is a consortium of metropolitan planning organizations and councils of government in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the coordination of planning activities in the multi-state metropolitan region. NJTPA will be applying for 2.0 American Institute of Certified Planners – Certification Maintenance (AICP-CM) credits.
Seven NJ Transit projects to advance with $43M in federal funding NJTPA Mention
ROI-NJ, 11/9/22 - NJTRANSIT and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority annnounced $43.6 million in federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act funding for seven NJ Transit projects which advance sustainability, bus garage electrification and first/last mile transportation solutions.
Multi-State Freight Working Group MetropolitanAirportNews.com - 11/9/2022 -The MAP Forum is a consortium of metropolitan planning organizations and councils of government in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania that have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the coordination of planning activities in the multi-state metropolitan region. NJTPA will be applying for 2.0 American Institute of Certified Planners – Certification Maintenance (AICP-CM) credits.
Seven NJ Transit projects to advance with $43M in federal funding NJTPA Mention
ROI-NJ, 11/9/22 - NJTRANSIT and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority annnounced $43.6 million in federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act funding for seven NJ Transit projects which advance sustainability, bus garage electrification and first/last mile transportation solutions.
Round Valley Reservoir road will open 'permanently' on Nov. 15 MyCentralJersey.com, 11/7/22 - Hunterdon County Route 629 around Round Valley Reservoir will reopen "permanently" on Nov. 15 as New Jersey Water Supply Authority (NJWASA) officials agreed to study long-term security enhancements that do not involve the road's closure.
It’s Been a Good Election Year for Transportation Funding Route Fifty, 11/10/22 - Across the country, 14 out of 19 measures to back public transit passed. More broadly, voters approved 88% of state and local proposals to boost or maintain spending on roads and other transportation infrastructure,
Gas prices rise in NJ, around nation APNews.com, 11/5/2022 - Gas prices rose across the nation and in New Jersey, but analysts say they expect pump prices to level off in coming days and weeks.
PATCO offering unlimited weekend travel with new $18 monthly pass NorthJersey.com, 11/4/2022 - Want to ride all night like Springsteen? You can buy PATCO’s new unlimited weekend 30 day monthly pass which provides unlimited trips on the bi-state transit line between 6 p.m. Fridays and 11:59 p.m. Sundays.
https://www.nj.com/news/2022/11/patco-offering-unlimited-weekend-travel-with-new-18-monthly-pass.html
New bus service from Newark Penn Station to Washington, D.C., Baltimore launches this week New bus service from Newark Penn Station to Washington, D.C., Baltimore launches this week
NJ.com, 11/3/2022 - Newark Penn Station now has a second intercity bus career after Flixbus started service there on Thursday, joining Greyhound and replacing BoltBus.
https://www.nj.com/news/2022/11/new-bus-service-from-newark-penn-station-to-washington-dc-baltimore-launches-this-week.html
Stretch of scenic N.J. highway will reopen, officials announce Stretch of scenic N.J. highway will reopen, officials announce
NJ.com, 11/3/2022 - A section of scenic road that hugs the waterfront of the Round Valley reservoir will be reopened to traffic on Nov. 15 and New Jersey Water Authority officials said they will no longer seek to permanently close that portion of Route 629.
https://www.nj.com/news/2022/11/stretch-of-scenic-nj-highway-will-reopen-officials-announce.html
Work to rehab Newark Airport’s busiest runway is ready to take off NJ.com, 10/27/2022 - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s board of commissioners took the first steps Thursday by allocating $5 million to start engineering work to rehabilitate Runway 4L-22R, an 11,000-foot long and 150-feet airstrip that was last rehabilitated in 2014.
How NJ Transit's Hudson County bus service went from 65% to 100% arrival rate in a month
NorthJersey.com, 10/26/22 - NJ Transit buses arrived at their scheduled stops 100% — or nearly 100% — of the time in July and August on six ill-reputed bus routes in Hudson County. Just a month earlier, in June, the average percentage of trips made on those same routes was 65%; one was as low as 25%, according to data provided to The Record and NorthJersey.com by NJ Transit.
A Forgotten Belleville Relic Discovered, then Lost Again NJTPA Mention
JerseyDigs.com, 10/24/2022 - There are plans to convert the abandoned railway from Newark to Paterson into a light rail. A study by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority set the price for the project at $1.1 billion. There is currently no direct route, neither by bus nor rail, from Newark to Paterson.
Master planners named to guide Newark Airport’s redevelopment through 2065 NJ.com, 10/24/22 - Officials named Arup, a global top aviation planning and design firm, to partner with leading architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill. The selection ends a process started in April to find a master planner with airport experience to oversee architectural, planning, engineering and business development for the next phase of redevelopment.
A Forgotten Belleville Relic Discovered, then Lost Again NJTPA Mention
JerseyDigs.com, 10/24/2022 - There are plans to convert the abandoned railway from Newark to Paterson into a light rail. A study by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority set the price for the project at $1.1 billion. There is currently no direct route, neither by bus nor rail, from Newark to Paterson.
New borrowing will replace an old bridge NJ Spotlight News, 10/21/22 - Construction on the $1 billion-plus replacement of the Portal Bridge began in earnest earlier this year, and now the state, using its Economic Development Authority, has issued nearly $600 million in bonds to help cover costs that are being split with other agencies, including the federal government.
PANYNJ, Navya begin shuttle platooning demonstration project MassTransitMag.com, 10/21/22 - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and Navya will be holding a demonstration of two-vehicle shuttle platooning at the JFK Aqueduct Parking Lot, the first-of-its-kind at a North American airport.
Get your head out of your app! Snarky overhead signs debut on N.J. roadways. NJ.com, 10/18/22 - Get your head out of your app. Nice car, did it come with a turn signal? Hocus Pocus, drive with focus. Drivers who spotted those and other humorous safety message pop-up on overhead video signs on state highways may have been wondering what happened to the to-the-point signs they’re used to.
NJ Transit’s secret weapon to keep trains running on time NJ1015.com, 10/17/22 - Now that the autumn leaves are falling NJ Transit has launched its two AquaTrack machines. According to NJ Transit spokesperson Jim Smith when leaves fall onto the rail lines, as the trains roll over them the leaves get pulverized and an oily substance is left on the tracks.
I-78 lanes will be closed for Jugtown Mountain work MyCentralJersey.com, 10/17/2022 - The state Department of Transportation has announced weekend lane closures through the end of the month on I-78 because of the rockfall mitigation project on Jugtown Mountain.
A Forgotten Belleville Relic Discovered, then Lost Again NJTPA Mention
JerseyDigs.com, 10/24/2022 - There are plans to convert the abandoned railway from Newark to Paterson into a light rail. A study by the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority set the price for the project at $1.1 billion. There is currently no direct route, neither by bus nor rail, from Newark to Paterson.
Is NJ Transit's customer advocate position dead? Why riders still lack a voice NorthJersey.com, 10/10/2022 - Murphy, who was asked about it at an unrelated press conference, said, "We want to get the position filled and it doesn’t bring me great joy that we haven’t filled it, but I would also say we’re obsessed with the customer experience," noting there's been no increase in fares in five years, better service and station improvements.
New Jersey opens application period for Local Bridges Fund program TransportationTodayNews.com, 10/7/2022 - The New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund supplies the $47.3 million Local Bridges Fund. It provides each of New Jersey’s 21 counties with $1 million for bridge improvements in their jurisdiction on the bridges with the most significant structural deficiencies.
Murphy takes request for congestion pricing study to Biden NJ.com, 10/5/22 - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said Wednesday he brought his request to President Joe Biden that federal officials require New York to conduct a full environmental Impact Study on the city's proposed congestion pricing plan.
Edison may revive decades-old bike plan: 'Now is the time' MyCentralJersey.com, 10/4/22 - Drivers may need to share the roads with more cyclists after residents last week called for the township to create more bike lanes, including on some of the nearly 100 township roads set to be repaved.
Four years of roadwork is coming to Route 18 in East Brunswick MyCentralJersey.com, 10/3/22 — A four-year construction project will bring $86 million in drainage, pavement and other improvements to four miles along Route 18, on both the north and southbound lanes from milepost 35.40, south of Rues Lane, to milepost 39.54, the southern end of the New Jersey Turnpike underpass.
Hudson County Is Taking A Closer Look At Truck Routes NJTPA Mention
TAP into Jersey City, 9/30/22 — In an effort to better understand trucking in Hudson County, the County Division of Planning has launched its first-ever study into how the form of transportation impacts the local economy, environment and neighborhoods.
Murphy Asks Coast Guard to Reconsider Oceanic Bridge Height, Move Project Forward NJTPA Mention
TwoRiverTimes.com, 9/29/2022 — After years of bureaucratic foot-dragging, Gov. Phil Murphy has intervened in the Oceanic Bridge replacement project, requesting the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the entity with final say in the matter, reconsider proposals from the county and citizen groups for a lower bridge height.
Gov. Murphy warns that NJ Transit fare hikes possible NJ1015.com, 9/26/2022 —The Murphy administration says NJ Transit fare hikes are possible if New York is allowed to proceed with current plans for congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district.
There are NJ groups in favor of NYC congestion pricing — here’s why NJ101.5, 9/25/22 — While a plan that could charge Garden State drivers an extra fee of up to $23 during peak hours to travel into Manhattan awaits federal approval, advocates for the plan suggest too many people are focused on the dollar signs and not the reasoning behind the proposal.
There are NJ groups in favor of NYC congestion pricing — here’s why NJ101.5, 9/25/22 - While a plan that could charge Garden State drivers an extra fee of up to $23 during peak hours to travel into Manhattan awaits federal approval, advocates for the plan suggest too many people are focused on the dollar signs and not the reasoning behind the proposal.
Gov. Murphy warns that NJ Transit fare hikes possible The Murphy administration says NJ Transit fare hikes are possible if New York is allowed to proceed with current plans for congestion pricing tolls in Manhattan’s central business district. In a Friday letter to the Federal Highway Administration, Gov. Phil Murphy said the environmental assessment done for the toll plan isn’t sufficient and a fuller environmental impact study is merited because of the “high degree of uncertainty and potential for significant impact.”

Hoboken & Lyft relaunch Citi Bike Valet Service at Hoboken Terminal
The City of Hoboken today announced the return of Citi Bike valet service at Hoboken Terminal through the City’s continued partnership with Lyft.
NJTPA: How Do We Make It Safer To Walk & Bike In North Jersey? NJTPA Mention
TAP into Hoboken, 9/7/22 — As part of an effort to help counties and municipalities better understand how to become places where everyone can get where they need to go safely, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) has launched a survey to collect feedback from the public.
Gateway tunnel delay shows immense challenges for new Amtrak executive NorthJersey.com, 9/6/2022 - When Laura Mason walked into Moynihan Train Hall's sleek new Metropolitan lounge to talk about her role as Amtrak's new executive helping oversee the nation's biggest construction project, she was dressed in heels, an updo and business professional attire.
Will NJ follow California’s call to halt gas engines? NJ Spotlight, 8/31/22 -- Last week, California regulators decided to phase out the sale of gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035. Will New Jersey once again follow suit? So far, the Murphy administration is not making any commitments.
Drivers buying more gas means tax gets cut NJ Spotlight, 8/30/22 - A legally required, 1-cent reduction of the state’s per-gallon gas tax was announced by the Department of Treasury on Monday. It goes into effect Oct. 1. Last year, the gas tax was reduced by 8.3 cents, and with this latest automatic reduction, the per-gallon rate will be 41.4 cents.
Murphy issues strongest rebuke yet of NYC congestion pricing toll plan NJ.com, 8/30/22 -- But Murphy said slow progress under prior administrations building mega-transit projects such as the $12.3 billion Gateway project to build two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River and replacing the aging Port Authority Bus Terminal in midtown Manhattan don’t make a good case for drivers to get out of their cars at this time.
U.S. attorneys side with NJ on Waterfront Commission withdrawal MyCentralJersey.com, 8/30/2022 - Attorneys from the U.S. Justice Department have sided with New Jersey in a dispute with New York over the future of the controversial Waterfront Commission, which monitors hiring and criminal activity at the ports, according to a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court this week.
Route 129 pedestrian safety project kicks off in Trenton NJBiz.com, 8/30/22 - The New Jersey Department of Transportation and legislators from the state’s 15th Legislative District announced the launch of a Pedestrian Safety Improvement project along the Route 129 corridor in Trenton Aug. 29.
A New Jersey city achieved 0 traffic deaths in 4 years with quick, high impact ideas NPR, 8/25/22 -- Traffic fatalities have been on the rise the past 16 years. In 2021, nearly 43,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes in the U.S. -- a 10.5% increase from 2020. Yet in some parts of the country, efforts born from both tragedy and political will have seen the numbers move in a different direction. And in Hoboken, N.J., there hasn't been a single traffic death in four years.
Time starts to sound off on congestion pricing NJ Spotlight News, 8/25/22 -- The latest plans by New York officials to charge motorists a “congestion” toll when they enter Manhattan’s central business district are slated for a series of online public hearings beginning Thursday.
South Amboy will receive $4.9 million for these infrastructure projects MyCentralJersey.com, 8/24/2022 - The city will use the money to repair roads and sewers to bolster economic development in support of three industrial redevelopment projects, which includes the construction of two warehouses and potentially a green energy hub, proposed by Rise Light & Power.
Main Street in Sayreville targeted for redevelopment MyCentralJersey.com, 8/17/2022 - The borough Planning Board is scheduled to hold a public hearing Wednesday on a proposal to build three one story-warehouse buildings totaling 1.78 million square feet in the Fulton's Landing Redevelopment Area south of Main Street.
Time to talk about the gas tax NJ Spotlight, 8/16/22 - If a new per-gallon rate is required under the state’s transportation-finance law, the change would be announced by Treasury officials by the end of August and go into effect automatically on Oct. 1.
New Jerseyans urged to participate in fuel tax pilot program TransportationTodayNews.com, 8/10/2022 - Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) commissioner, and the Eastern Transportation Coalition are urging residents to participate in the Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF) Pilot Program
New Traffic Pattern on Tices Lane TapInto.net, 8/8/2022 - The East Brunswick Police Advises that there is a Traffic Advisory due to a new traffic pattern near the intersection of Tices Lane and Renee Road.
Road Work To Begin Today on Rt. 21 Nutley, Belleville TapInto.net, 8/8/2022 - Beginning today, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) will begin lane and shoulder closures on Route 21 beginning as a pavement preservation project begins in Belleville and Nutley, in Essex County and Clifton and Passaic, in Passaic County.
Electric school buses get a jump start NJ Spotlight News, 8/5/22 - New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law (S-759) that will provide $45 million over three years to purchase zero-emission buses and award them to at least six school districts or bus contractors.
Port Authority taps firms to redesign ‘mega,’ one-of-a-kind bus terminal NorthJersey.com, 8/4/2022 - Rick Cotton, executive director of the Port Authority, announced the hiring of two international architecture firms that will be tasked with figuring out how to build a facility within the physical constraints of the busiest part of Manhattan that will accommodate future growth, all while accommodating ongoing commuter traffic during construction.
Construction underway on Raritan River train bridge News12 New Jersey, 8/3/22 - A project to replace a rail bridge that is more than a century old in Middlesex County is moving forward. New Jersey Transit is now moving forward with a replacement for the bridge that spans South Amboy and Perth Amboy over the Raritan River and helps connect the Jersey Shore to Newark and New York City by rail. This and the new Portal North Bridge are set to be complete by 2026.
Scenes from Plainfield's 2022 National Night Out NJTPA Mention
TAPInto.net, 8/2/2022 - Residents of all ages came out Tuesday for Plainfield's National Night Out, the annual campaign that builds police and community partnerships to create safer neighborhoods.
NJ raised spending cap on transportation infrastructure by $600M NJ Spotlight News, 8/1/22 - A law enacted earlier this summer that increased the spending cap for the Transportation Trust Fund by $600 million means the fund can continue to pump out $2 billion annually for transportation-infrastructure upgrades through at least mid-2024.
State, federal officials break ground — again — on Portal Bridge replacement New Jersey Monitor, 8/1/22 - State and federal officials gathered Monday to break ground again on a replacement for a critical, century-old rail bridge spanning the Hackensack River, promising the long-delayed project will energize the region’s economy by bringing some reliability to North Jersey commuters and freight.
M/V Hoboken ferry retrofitted to reduce emissions TransportationTodayNews.com, 7/28/2022 - New Jersey Transit Corp. (NJ TRANSIT), a state-owned public transportation system, and NY Waterway, a private transportation company, recently completed the retrofit of a ferry to dramatically cut nitrogen oxides emissions.
Why are Jersey City bus riders turning to Via? Jersey Journal, 7/27/22 - When Via was established in Jersey City two years ago, it was considered at least a partial solution to the city’s transit deserts. Whether it’s the southernmost or westernmost sections of the city, plenty of neighborhoods have sparse access to buses and trains, let alone the ferries on the waterfront.
Transportation Dept. Opens Program to Make Public Transit Accessible NYTimes.com, 7/26/2022 -The Department of Transportation opened a program on Tuesday that allows cities to apply for federal funding to make public transit stations more accessible to disabled people, moving on the anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act to provide access to $1.75 billion to update stations that do not comply with the law.
Feds to spend $1.7B to make rail stations accessible NJ.com, 7/26/2022 - A massive, $1.7 billion federal program to make hundreds of old subway and commuter rail stations accessible to people with mobility issues — from those in wheelchairs to parents with kids in strollers — will be announced Tuesday by federal transportation officials.
Historic Morris Canal Restoration to be Dedicated in Wharton Aug. 20 NJTPA Mention
MorrisCountyNJ.gov, 7/25/2022 - With some fanfare and a ribbon cutting, Wharton Borough will officially complete a 16-year mission to restore one of the most remarkably preserved and unique sections of the famous Morris Canal – and of course, the festivities will be held at the 47th Annual “Canal Day Music & Craft Festival” in Wharton Borough on Aug. 20.
Proposal for Allen Road Roundabout 'Slowed Down,' Mayor Says TAPinto.net, 7/24/2022 - Bernards Township Mayor James Baldassare reported this month that a proposal to replace the Allen Road entrance to The Hills with a traffic roundabout has been "slowed down" following criticism by township residents earlier in June.
NJ Transit board approves local and community transportation programs EssexNewsDaily.com, 7/23/22 - On July 20, the NJ Transit board of directors authorized the expenditure of $63.4 million in federal and state funds to implement local transportation programs for fiscal year 2023, providing critical services for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged and rural residents.
Destinations Near New Jersey Accessible By Public Transportation Hobokengirl.com, 7/22/2022 - The argument in favor of limiting car usage has never been stronger. Climate change, soaring gas prices, the perennial nightmare of parking — the list goes on. Relying on public transport, however, doesn’t mean a compromise in mobility.
PATH Receives Highest Accolade from the American Public Transportation Association NJBMagazine, 7/22/2022 - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced that its PATH rail system has received the American Public Transportation Association’s (APTA) highest honor, earning its 2022 Outstanding Public Transportation System Achievement Award for railroads with more than 20 million riders annually.
Wait, La Guardia Is Nice Now? Inside New York’s $25 Billion Airport Overhaul New York Times, 7/21/22 - Now, after years of neglect and underinvestment, the Port Authority is revamping all three of its major airports at a cost of more than $25 billion. If all goes according to plan, the New York metropolitan area could have three of the most modern airports in the country by 2030.
NJEDA expands NJ ZIP voucher program statewide NJBIZ.com, 7/19/22 - At a Monday press conference in Lyndhurst, the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) announced the expansion of the New Jersey Zero Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP), which supports businesses and institutions statewide that are purchasing new, zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles operating around N.J.
NJ warehouse market still red-hot despite economic headwinds NJ Spotlight, 7/18/22 — As the debate rages over warehouses’ unprecedented expansion in the state, demand for warehousing throughout New Jersey continues to exceed supply, pushing rents up and vacancies down, and driving growth to record highs in the state’s northern and central regions.
NJ Transit receives federal grant to study Newark Light Rail modernization EssexNewsDaily.com, 7/18/22 - NJ Transit is the recipient of a $519,750 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration to conduct a modernization study for Newark Light Rail that will examine options for improving station design and customer experience, as well as making four stations accessible to people with disabilities, according to a July 12 press release.
$100K in state funding will help to move Bergen Arches project forward NJ.com, 7/13/22 - The money will fund a feasibility study for the mile-long stretch of abandoned rail corridor that cuts across the city from east to west. Local leaders and the Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition have pushed to activate the underutilized land for public use...
Spirit Airlines brings discount fares to Newark, NJ Spirit Airlines brings discount fares to Newark, NJ
NJ1015.com, 7/6/2022 - The discount airline was competing with multiple carriers for the privilege of providing service at one of the nation's busiest airports.
NY and NJ governors sign memorandum to split cost of Gateway tunnel project NorthJersey.com, 7/5/2022 - Govs. Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Kathy Hochul of New York signed an agreement on Tuesday that irons out a 50-50 split of the states' cost for the more than $14 billion Gateway project to construct a new train tunnel under the Hudson River and replace the Portal Bridge.
Report Cites Multiple Issues in $900M NJ Interchange Wall Collapse ENR.com, 7/4/22 - Work is set to start this summer to repair a 300-ft-long section of a 30-ft-high retaining wall that collapsed more than one year ago at a major New Jersey roadbuilding project—the already late-running effort called Direct Connection, which aims to untangle the convoluted interchange of north-south I-295, and east-west 1-76 and state Route 42 in Camden County, near Philadelphia.
Spirit Airlines brings discount fares to Newark, NJ Spirit Airlines brings discount fares to Newark, NJ
NJ1015.com, 7/6/2022 - The discount airline was competing with multiple carriers for the privilege of providing service at one of the nation's busiest airports.
NY and NJ governors sign memorandum to split cost of Gateway tunnel project NorthJersey.com, 7/5/2022 - Govs. Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Kathy Hochul of New York signed an agreement on Tuesday that irons out a 50-50 split of the states' cost for the more than $14 billion Gateway project to construct a new train tunnel under the Hudson River and replace the Portal Bridge.
NY and NJ governors sign memorandum to split cost of Gateway tunnel project NorthJersey.com, 7/5/2022 - Govs. Phil Murphy of New Jersey and Kathy Hochul of New York signed an agreement on Tuesday that irons out a 50-50 split of the states' cost for the more than $14 billion Gateway project to construct a new train tunnel under the Hudson River and replace the Portal Bridge.
Report Cites Multiple Issues in $900M NJ Interchange Wall Collapse ENR.com, 7/4/22 - Work is set to start this summer to repair a 300-ft-long section of a 30-ft-high retaining wall that collapsed more than one year ago at a major New Jersey roadbuilding project—the already late-running effort called Direct Connection, which aims to untangle the convoluted interchange of north-south I-295, and east-west 1-76 and state Route 42 in Camden County, near Philadelphia.
NJ-NY ports market ranks among top 5 nationwide for rent growth NJBiz.com, 6/24/22 - In the first quarter of 2022, JLL reported a vacancy rate of 1.0% for the New Jersey industrial sector—the lowest in the market’s history. But demand remains strong, especially in coastal markets. So with few vacancies, rents are trending higher.
Essex County's Lenape Trail Gets New Bollards TAPinto.net, 6/21/2022 - There have been 33 new bollards installed throughout Essex County to enhance the route markings for the Essex County Lenape Trail, a 34-mile trail that connects 18 parks and 11 municipalities.
Murphy ‘pissed’ after labor dispute sparked NJ Transit delays NJ.com, 6/20/22 - An angry Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday it was “unacceptable” and “despicable” that hundreds of NJ Transit locomotive engineers called out sick this holiday weekend amid a labor dispute, causing a string of canceled and delayed trains.
Amtrak completes New Jersey improvements TransportationTodayNews.com, 6/16/2022 - Amtrak recently completed infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick, N.J.
Amtrak's NEC Acela Trains to 150 mph Mettro-Magazine.com, 6/15/2022 - Amtrak passengers can now travel even faster on Acela as recent infrastructure improvements along a 16-mile segment of track between New Brunswick and South Brunswick can accommodate speeds of up to 150 mph.
N.J. bill banning dreaded license plate frame tickets closer to approval NJ.com, 6/11/22 - Jersey drivers who screw on a license plate frame to display their love for their favorite team or preferred pet, or those who got one put on by a car dealer seeking free advertising, are one step closer to being spared a summons if the frame partly covers the words “New Jersey” or “Garden State.”
New Jersey to spend millions on bridge maintenance TheTrucker.com, 6/8/2022 - he New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) has announced 32 Local Bridges Fund grants totaling more than $47 million to help counties maintain local bridges in a state of good repair.
How Safe Are Systems Like Tesla’s Autopilot? No One Knows. NYTimes.com, 6/8/2022 - Every three months, Tesla publishes a safety report that provides the number of miles between crashes when drivers use the company’s driver-assistance system, Autopilot, and the number of miles between crashes when they do not.