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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.


Mayor: 'You don't have to look at the signs' to know the speed limit in Somerville MyCentralJersey.com, 3/9/23 - The state Department of Transportation has signed off on reducing the speed limit on Route 28 within Somerville starting at Adamsville Road on the eastern border of the borough to Cornell Boulevard on the western border. 
$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.
NJ Transit expands mobile app to include riders without bank accounts NJ.com, 3/7/2023 - One of the joys of the NJ Transit app is no more fumbling with bills and coins or constantly making sure you have exact change for fare on buses.
Plans Revealed for NJ Transit’s North Brunswick Train Station JerseyDigs.com, 3/6/2023 - A major endeavor that will bring a new transit stop to a growing community in Middlesex County is moving forwards as the firm behind NJ Transit’s North Brunswick train stop has unveiled the hub’s initial design.
If you have to go into the office, these 2 days are preferred most by N.J. and N.Y. commuters NJ.com, 3/6/2023 - The middle of the week is prime commuting time in New Jersey and it reflects what the Partnership for New York City and New Jersey Chamber of Commerce called the new workplace normal of hybrid work schedules, dividing the work week between home and office.
N.J.’s toll roads help support NJ Transit. That’s a permanent funding plan, state says. NJ.com, 3/6/2023 - After almost three years of criticism from the media and transit advocates about not providing a dedicated funding source for NJ Transit operations, Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration said a source that doesn’t expire has existed since 2021 in the fine print of an agreement with the NJ Turnpike Authority.
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.
The future of airport security is here at Newark Airport’s new $2.7B Terminal A NJ.com, 3/5/2023 - Travelers using Newark Airport's new $2.7 billion Terminal A are among the first to encounter the future of airport security screening – from barrel-shaped 3-D baggage screening machines that use the same technology in a MRI, to more passenger-friendly open air full body scanners.
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.
State of Edison Township address: Land for new school, light transit service on to-do list MyCentralJersey.com, 3/3/23 - A shuttle service providing residents transportation to the train station, an alternative to Optimum's internet service and the planned acquisition of land on Talmadge Road for a new school, are part the vision for Edison in 2023.
Public Meeting: Residents Can Learn About Proposed Bike and Pedestrian Routes in Plainfield NJTPA Mention
TAPintoPlainfield, 3/2/23 - The Plainfield community is invited to a public meeting to learn about preliminary recommendations and design for bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements in both the Third Ward and the Fourth Ward.
NJ Turnpike Authority takes a $168M step toward expanding highway to the Holland Tunnel NJ.com, 3/1/2023 - New Jersey Turnpike Authority commissioners took a preliminary step toward the controversial $10.6 billion rebuilding and widening of the Hudson County extension to and from the Holland Tunnel, approving a $168 million contract to hire a manager to oversee work leading to a final design.
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.
Murphy staffers, Elizabeth mayor approved to sit on Port Authority board New Jersey Monitor, 2/28/2023 - The state Senate unanimously approved Gov. Phil Murphy’s nominations of two top staffers and Elizabeth’s Democratic mayor to the Port Authority’s commissioner board Monday, giving Murphy more influence over the powerful interstate agency.
Biden-Harris Admin. Announces $13.2 million Grant for Long Branch Station Pedestrian Tunnel Project Tapinto.net, 2/28/2023 - One of the busiest train stations in New Jersey is about to get a major upgrade. The United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a $13.2 million grant towards NJ Transit’s Long Branch Station Pedestrian Tunnel Project.
Gov. Murphy Signs New Law Hiking Pay of NJTransit Paratransit Employees Tapinto.net, 2/26/2023 - Paratransit workers at NJ Transit, such as Access Link, who work during bad weather and traffic conditions will be paid more under a new law signed by Governor Murphy. 
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.
NJ Transit fares will remain flat for the 6th straight year, gov announces NJ.com, 2/24/23 - Gov. Phil Murphy made it official on Friday — NJ Transit fares will be held stable for a sixth straight year, the second longest period in the agency’s history.
MVC Mobile Units to Return to East Brunswick in March Tapinto.net, 2/24/2023 - The Motor Vehicles Commission (MVC) will once again offer mobile services in East Brunswick.  Appointments fill fast, so register as soon as possible.
How will NJ commuters be affected as developer delays plans around Penn Station? Bergen Record, 2/23/2023 - As the primary property owner around Penn Station in Manhattan freezes plans to redevelop the land near what was North America’s busiest transportation hub, it raises questions about the potential impact on the overdue renovation and expansion of the station.
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.
Passaic County wants infrastructure plan to focus on more than just roads, mass transit NJTPA Mention
NorthJersey.com, 2/22/2023 - Applicants are now being sought to develop a plan that could shape the future of Passaic County. County officials recently agreed to take bids from contractors for an infrastructure investment plan designed to coordinate policies and projects to maximize returns. 
How a $2B Turnpike project in South Jersey could dwarf Direct Connection CourierPostOnline.com, 2/22/2023 - The Direct Connection, already a decade-long effort to untangle a cluster of highways in Camden County, won’t end for several years.
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.
Long Branch $12.3M NJ Transit pedestrian tunnel part of big changes for train station APP, 2/21/2023 - Two years ago, the city and its partner NJ Transit spoke publicly about a dramatic idea to build a pedestrian bridge over the railroad tracks as part of a larger plan to upgrade the aging train station, one of the busiest on the North Jersey Coast Line.
N.J. police methods to determine if motorists are high on weed could face stricter scrutiny under top court ruling NJ.com, 2/20/2023 - In a highly anticipated opinion on how New Jersey determines who is driving while high on cannabis or other drugs, the state Supreme Court on Friday said the methods used by police must be subject to a stricter standard before it can rule on whether they can be used in court.
From mega-projects to regional highways, these are NJDOT’s top 10 construction projects in 2023 NJ.com, 2/19/2023 - The sometimes frustrating, but necessary, state Department of Transportation construction zones on state highways are back in 2023 in places both familiar and new.
Gas prices drop in NJ, dip slightly around nation at large APNews.com, 2/18/2023 - AAA Mid-Atlantic says the average price of a gallon of regular gas in New Jersey on Friday was $3.30, down five cents from last week. Drivers were paying $3.61 a gallon on average a year ago at this time.
Hoboken announces finalized plan for $5.3 million Sinatra Drive makeover NJ.com, 2/17/2023 - A protected, two-way bike lane, pedestrian, roadway safety upgrades and a reduction in the number of lost parking spaces highlight Hoboken’s finalized $5.3 million makeover of Sinatra Drive along the waterfront.
Gateway tunnel construction prep could begin this year in NJ on Tonnelle Avenue NorthJersey.com, 2/16/2023 - Building an overpass and moving utilities are the first projects expected later this year on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River to begin early construction on one of the entrances to the new Hudson River rail tunnel.
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.
NJDOT authorizes 8th Ave. crosswalk upgrades four years after near-fatal accident Tapinto.net, 2/16/2023 - The Mayor and Council announced this past Tuesday that the New Jersey Department of Transportation has authorized the borough to make improvements to the crosswalk on Eighth Avenue between the Belmar Housing Authority and Belmar Plaza. 
Hudson Tunnel Project issues call for bids for early construction work NJBiz.com, 2/16/2023 - Building the Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation will be the first early work here in New Jersey for the new Hudson Tunnel Project, and the first construction contract managed by the GDC.
This Urban Planner Wants to Build a Massive Circular Rail Track Connecting Jersey City, Newark, Paterson JerseyDigs.com, 2/15/23 - An urban planner has an idea to create a massive circular rail track connecting New Jersey’s three largest cities — Newark, Jersey City, and Paterson. Christopher Kok’s plan relies on using the existing Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and the Newark City Subway while cobbling together underutilized and abandoned freight lines.
Hello ramp! The 171 steps that led to the George Washington Bridge walkway are no more. NJ.com, 2/14/2023 - Alex Levi of New York is very familiar with shlepping his bike up and down the stairs — all 171 of them — to ride cross the George Washington bridge’s North Walk.
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.
A first glimpse at what the North Brunswick Train Station will look like MyCentralJersey.com, 2/10/2023 - The Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA), the project manager, has received formal approval from NJ Transit for 10% of the concept design, according to Middlesex County officials.  
After a rough opening at Newark’s new Terminal A, airport officials say things have smoothed out NJ.com, 2/10/2023 - The opening of Newark Liberty International Airport’s new $2.7 billion Terminal A to passengers close to a month ago had what might be considered a bumpy takeoff.
Commuters get a preview of the Northeast Corridor’s newest NJ Transit train station
NJ.com, 2/10/23 - What could the new North Brunswick train station on the Northeast Corridor line look like? NJ Transit and Amtrak approved a conceptual design, allowing for the release of a drawing to show commuters what the new station would look like and how it would function.
NJ Transit plans to move into new headquarters, but will remain in Newark NJ.com, 2/9/2023 - NJ Transit officials plan to relocate from the transit agency’s headquarters in Newark to leased space at nearby 2 Gateway Center in the city, saying it would be too costly to retrofit the current offices on Raymond Boulevard near Penn Station.
Longer trains are coming. They’ll reduce crowding on PATH. NJ.com, 2/9/2023 - Commuters riding PATH’s Newark-World Trade Center line will get relief from crowding beginning in March when offices expect to start phasing in the first longer nine-car trains.
Port Authority cops will get body cameras under new labor contract NJ.com, 2/9/2023 - Port Authority police will soon be wearing body cameras under a new 26-month labor contract approved by the police union and the authority’s board.
Murphy nominates mayor, top staffers to Port Authority board NJ.com, 2/7/2023 - Gov. Phil Murphy’s nominations to the Port Authority board of commissioners include two of his own staffers and Elizabeth’s mayor.
$20 million Boulevard East pedestrian safety plan heads to county commissioners NJ.com, 2/7/2023 - A controversial state and county plan to add safety enhancements, but no real bike lane, to one of Hudson County’s most scenic roadways is expected to be presented for endorsement by the county Board of Commissioners when the body meets Thursday.
Lease deal buys NY Waterway time, but can it find long-term solution for maintenance site? NJ.com, 2/7/2023 - The commuter ferry company that operates between New Jersey and New York, will get some relief in the short term when Hoboken tentatively agreed to a guaranteed three-year, and potentially five-year, lease to use the Union Dry Dock site as a maintenance port.
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.
E-ZPass will have to check customer accounts before issuing violations under new N.J. law NorthJersey.com, 2/3/2023 - Officials at the states three major toll roads will have to check their records first, to make sure an alleged toll violator has an E-ZPass account that should have been charged, before issuing a toll violation notice.
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. 
Joe Biden announces grant for Gateway tunnel project in visit to New York NorthJersey.com, 2/1/23 - The construction project at the center of Tuesday’s announcement, which is estimated to cost $649 million, with additional money coming from New York, New Jersey and Amtrak, will be funded through the new Mega grant program, created through the infrastructure law.
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.
Biden to announce $292M grant for Gateway Tunnel today in NY visit NJ.com, 1/31/23 - President Joe Biden will come to a New York rail yard later today with the first of what New Jersey and New York officials hope will be several big checks for the Gateway Tunnel project.
New York and New Jersey Port Authority records record year for cargo activity TransportationTodayNews.com, 1/30/2023 - On Wednesday, the Port Authority for New York and New Jersey announced 2022 saw the highest cargo activity on record, with a 27 percent growth over its pre-pandemic activity.
Holland Tunnel’s N.J.-bound lanes are closing overnight for 2 years. Here’s how to get home. NJ.com, 1/30/2023 - The news that the Holland Tunnel to New Jersey is closing overnights for six days a week starting on Feb. 5 to permanently fix damage from Hurricane Sandy caught many people by surprise.
Locals want WiFi, food and jobs when South Jersey transit hub gets $250M makeover NJ.com, 1/30/23 - Top topics raised during a vigorous question and answer period included safety, better connections to PATCO high speed line trains to Philadelphia and suburban Camden, and opportunities for construction jobs and for small businesses in the new transit hub, when built.
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.
Teens tell N.J. lawmakers young drivers need more mandatory practice behind the wheel NJ.com, 1/20/23 - Assembly bill A3793 would bring New Jersey more in line with what other states require and what safety experts said reduces teen driver crashes. New Jersey, Arkansas and Mississippi are the only three states that do not require teen practice hours.
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.
Holland Tunnel Out of New York City Will Close Overnight Through 2025 NYTimes.com, 1/18/2023 - New Jersey-bound traffic will be barred for several hours six nights a week while crews repair decade-old damage from Hurricane Sandy.
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.
Verona Council Ordinance Would Pave the Way for More Electric Vehicle Use tapInto.net, 1/16/2023 - he Verona Township Council introduced an ordinance at its Jan. 9 meeting that would encourage electric vehicle supply and service equipment, and Make-Ready electric vehicle parking spaces. 
Here’s the full list of N.J. projects in the giant federal spending bill. See what’s in your town. NJ.com, 1/16/2023 - From affordable housing to new parks, the $1.7 trillion spending bill funding the federal government through Sept. 30 includes hundreds of local projects for New Jersey municipalities, requested by the state’s members of Congress.
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.
Green Brook: Another 86 apartments proposed for township's 'downtown' NJTPA Mention
MyCentralJersey.com, 1/13/23 - The apartment construction boom is continuing in the township. 
Drunk and high drivers now the top cause of fatal crashes in N.J., report shows NJ.com, 1/13/23 - Intoxicated drivers buzzed on booze and drugs are now the leading cause of fatal traffic crashes in New Jersey, according to a just-released annual State Police report that analyzed fatal collisions in 2021.
Newark airport’s new, and very Jersey, Terminal A opens today. Everything you need to know. NJ.com, 1/12/23 - It’s 1-million square-feet in size, has 21 gates, screams “you are in New Jersey” through art, food and decor, and has the kind of space and amenities that fliers using Newark Liberty International Airport’s old Terminal A could only dream about.
NJ Transit celebrates 40-year anniversary of rail operations MassTransitMag.com, 1/12/2023 - New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) celebrated the agency’s 40th anniversary of assuming control and management of the operations of New Jersey’s commuter rail network Jan. 1.
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.
Essex County Executive DiVincenzo Announces the Replacement of the Locust Avenue Bridge in Bloomfield is Complete Tapinto.net, 1/12/23 - On Thursday, January 12th, Essex County Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo, Jr. announced that the project to replace the Locust Avenue Bridge in Bloomfield with a new structure has been completed. The bridge modernization was included in a larger project to replace four culverts and bridges throughout Essex County. 
Here’s what passengers are saying about Newark airport’s new Terminal A NJ.com, 1/12/2023 - After the original opening day in December had to be postponed, Newark Liberty Airport’s new $2.7 billion terminal A opened to travelers Thursday, replacing a cramped 50-year-old building to become the airport’s crown jewel.
Will the 'Golden Age' of Metuchen continue? Here's what's coming in 2023 NJTPA Mention
MyCentralJerseycom, 1/11/2023 - The borough has a lot planned for the new year, from the start of construction on a new sewer pump station on Jersey Avenue that will serve more than half of the town to making upgrades to major intersections.
 
Carteret Buys a Second Ferry for New Waterfront Terminal Tapinto.net, 1/10/2023 - The borough is buying a brand new 149-seat ferry that will ultimately carry commuters between Manhattan and Carteret’s revitalized waterfront, Mayor Daniel J. Reiman announced today.
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 Tech Lab launches annual challenges to bolster regional transportation system Silive.com, 1/6/22 - The region’s transportation agencies are once again calling on the private sector to provide innovative solutions to aid in the recovery of mass transit.
Widening Highways Doesn’t Fix Traffic. So Why Do We Keep Doing It? | Opinion NYTimes.com, 1/6/2023 - With billions of dollars available to improve transportation infrastructure, states have a chance to try new strategies for addressing congestion. But some habits are hard to break.
NJ Transit agrees to improve Access Link after reaching second settlement with US Attorney NorthJersey.com, 1/6/2022 - NJ Transit agreed to make improvements to its Access Link services for people with disabilities as part of the latest settlement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey.
Newark Airport’s New Terminal A opens next week after a month delay NJ.com, 1/6/23 - The new $2 billion plus Terminal A at Newark Liberty Airport will open to travelers next Thursday after it was delayed for more than a month.
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.
Facing 'emergent structural needs,' NJDOT begins work on rotting I-80 wall panels NJHerald.com, 1/6/23 - A contractor began laying down concrete barriers along Interstate Route 80 in the Delaware Water Gap Thursday to create work space for the repair and possible replacement of four concrete panels which are part of the retaining wall which holds I-80 against the base of Mount Tammany.
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.
NJ looks to accelerate transition to electric trucks by building out charging infrastructure NJ Spotlight News, 1/5/23 - Hoping to speed up the electrification of the most polluting vehicles on the road, the state is seeking to set up a program to build charging infrastructure for medium- and heavy-duty trucks. 
Port Authority announces new Terminal A opening date at Newark NorthJersey.com, 1/5/2023 - Jan. 12 is the new scheduled opening day of the rebuilt Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Dunellen Rings in the New Year with Historic Infrastructure Improvements Insidernj.com, 1/4/2023 - The Borough of Dunellen rang in the New Year with its annual reorganization meeting on Sunday, January 1, 2023. 
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.
NJ TRANSIT Exploring Options for Hudson-Bergen Light Rail System Metro-magazine.com, 1/3/2023 - NJ TRANSIT announced it is preparing for the upcoming procurement for the operation and maintenance of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system by hosting an industry forum on Jan. 11.
NY: Hudson River rail tunnel construction in NYC starting in 2023 with $292M federal grant, Schumer says MassTransitMag.com, 1/3/2023 - A $292 million federal grant will let construction work begin in the coming months on the Manhattan side of the new Hudson River rail tunnels linking Penn Station to New Jersey, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Thursday.
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.
Federal safety board renews push for new technology to reduce truck crashes NJ.com, 1/2/2023 - The National Transportation Safety Board has renewed its push for new safety equipment designed to prevent crashes involving large trucks, following the largest number of deaths in almost 40 years.
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. 
Tolls are going up on N.J. highways, bridges and tunnels in 2023. Here’s how much and where. NJ.com, 12/31/22 - Arriving with the New Year are toll increases in 2023 on some of the state’s and regions largest toll highways, bridges and tunnels, coming on the heels of hikes in 2020 and 2021.
Auto insurance getting even more expensive for 1.2 million N.J. drivers in the new year NJ.com, 12/28/22 - Drivers affected by the controversial law can expect to pay around $125 more a year for insurance, according to industry officials.
Road-weary N.J. drivers have the 3rd longest commutes in the U.S. NJ.com, 12/27/22 - New Jersey residents rank third worst for commute times in the United States, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.
Air passenger levels surpass pre-pandemic levels for Port Authority of New York and New Jersey TransportationTodayNews.com, 12/28/2022 - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s monthly air passenger levels surpassed pre-pandemic volumes in November for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
MVC to undo pandemic-era change at some locations. Lawmakers say it’s not enough. NJ.com, 12/22/22 - The state Motor Vehicle Commission plans to return some agencies to the pre-pandemic practice of allowing drivers to conduct license and vehicle transactions in the same building.
N.J. Turnpike agrees to pay billions to help fund the Gateway Tunnel NJ.com, 12/20/22 - New Jersey Turnpike Authority commissioners approved a landmark funding agreement Tuesday to make billions of dollars in annual loan payments to help finance New Jersey’s share of the Gateway Hudson River rail tunnel project.
New Jersey Allocating $24 Million for Public Transit Facilities Roadsbridges.com, 12/19/22 - The administration of Governor Phil Murphy recently issued $24 million across three programs to expand access to safe transportation while enhancing the areas surrounding public transit facilities statewide.
Light rail riders no longer have to use separate machine to validate tickets NJ.com, 12/18/22 - Passengers who ride NJ Transits three light rail lines can finally skip the walk over to a separate machine to time stamp or validate their paper ticket.
Bike lanes, raised crosswalks in $4.4 million Sinatra Drive makeover plan, but at cost of 126 parking spaces Jersey Journal, 12/18/22 - Since announcing plans to overhaul the road and streetscape last year, Hobokenhas conducted a number of surveys to gather public input. The stated goals include more trees and plantings, improving safety and accessibility, and reducing the number of bikes and scooters on the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway.
NJ Transit gets $34M to make 5 train stations more accessible. Here’s what that buys. NJ.com, 12/16/22 - Accessibility for rail passengers who have mobility issues will get easier at five NJ Transit rail stations after the agency was awarded a $34 million grant under a new federal program.
Gas in N.J. heads closer to $3 per gallon in time for the holidays NJ.com, 12/16/22 - Who suspected that Route 10 in Morris County was an oasis for discount gas? A ride on the highway on Monday revealed just that, as several stations has regular gasoline priced below $3, and it wasn’t just at offbrand stations.
NJ Transit committee changes tabled after outcry from seniors and riders with disabilities NorthJersey.com, 12/15/22 - An item on NJ Transit's board agenda Wednesday was tabled after outcry from elderly riders and those with disabilities who said a new regulation would have significantly diminished their ability to discuss issues they face on the transit system.
NJ Transit spending $97M for new buses, a ferry and to rebuild locomotives NJ.com, 12/15/22 - Similar to a shopper filling their cart with gifts in advance of the approaching holidays, NJ Transit did some December shopping as well — announcing Wednesday its recent purchases of 60 new buses and a ferry, as well as the rebuilding of 35 locomotives.
Morris County Officials Offer Thankful Farewell to Kathy DeFillippo NJTPA Mention
Tapinto.net, 12/14/2022 - MORRISTOWN, NJ – Morris County Commissioner Kathryn DeFillippo, who will be leaving office at the end of the year, was celebrated Wednesday for her decades in public service.
NJ Transit working on a ‘no ride’ list for violent passengers who assault workers NJ.com, 12/14/22 - NJ Transit employees who’ve been assaulted by a passenger are close to getting extra protection beyond increased fines that became law almost a year ago. Those guilty of assaulting an employee also could face getting kicked off the transit system for at least a year.
New Jersey provides critical funding to expand access to safe transportation and enhance areas around public transit facilities across the state MassTransitMag.com, 12/13/2022 - MassTransitMag.com, 12/13/2022 - The awards total more than $24 million across three programs as part of New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s Fiscal Year 2023 budget. 
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. 
Berkeley Heights to Receive $925,000 Grant Funding for Sherman Avenue Revitalization Project Tapinto.com, 12/13/2022 - The Township of Berkeley Heights will receive $286,000 from a Local Bikeway Program Grant and $639,000 Safe Streets to Transit grants, announced Governor Murphy's office. The $925,000 will help fund the Sherman Avenue revitalization project. 
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.
Morristown Receives a $86,000 Transit Village Program Grant to Revitalize and Redevelop Areas Around Transit Facilities Tapinto.net, 12/13/2022 -  The Town of Morristown will receive $86,000 from a Transit Village Program Grant, announced Governor Murphy's office. Morristown 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.
NJ to receive $25 million for mass transit use, safe pedestrian travel The state is awarding 56 grants to 45 municipalities via the Safe Streets to Transit program, the Transit Village Initiative and the Bikeway Grant Program, as part of an ongoing initiative to incentivize mass transit use.
Lincoln Tunnel toll booths close forever on Sunday NJ.com, 12/10/22 - The era of stopping to hand a wad of cash to a toll collector at the Lincoln Tunnel ends Sunday when it becomes the last Port Authority crossing to go all-electronic
Proposal to add bike path along Boulevard East and Park Avenue NJTPA Mention
NJ SpotlightNews.org, 12/9/2022 - The Hudson County communities of Jersey City and Hoboken have received accolades recently for improvements in traffic safety that reduced traffic deaths.
'Rockin' send off for retiring Morris County Commissioner Kathy DeFillippo NJTPA Mention
New Jersey Hills, 12/9/22 - Morris County Commissioner Kathryn DeFillippo was celebrated on Wednesday, Dec. 7, for her decades in public service during a holiday gathering at the Morris County Administration & Records Building.
NJ reduces Route 28 speed limit in Somerville MyCentralJersey.com, 12/8/22 - The Borough Council will adopt a resolution accepting the state's lowering the speed limit at its next meeting on Dec. 19. 
Ditch NJ Transit’s Dinky trains, build $145 M light rail and bus system, report says NJ.com, 12/8/22 - The “Dinky” — the two-car train that shuttles passengers on the 2.7 mile line between Princeton and the Northeast Corridor rail line — should be replaced with a $145 million dual purpose light rail line and a bus rapid transit system that can be extended into other areas, a consultant’s report recommended.
Bids to replace Newark airport’s monorail were too expensive, so the process is starting over NJ.com, 12/8/22 - Got a design to replace Newark Airport’s 26-year-old monorail with a better AirTrain? The Port Authority wants to hear from you after officials hit the reset button on the process Thursday.
Residents offer input, solutions in first public meeting to help alleviate truck traffic off US 130 and New Jersey Turnpike NJTPA Mention
CentralJersey.com, 12/8/22 - Residents frustrated with truck traffic in southern Middlesex County voiced their concerns and suggested solutions in the first public meeting for a study that will determine strategies to manage the traffic in the area.
After a COVID hiatus, you can again adopt an NJ Transit station this holiday season NJ.com, 12/7/22 - Instead of adopting a kitten or puppy this holiday, why not adopt an NJ Transit station? The civic-minded option became available Monday when NJ Transit and American Express announced the resumption of the agency’s Adopt-a-Station program after a two-year lull.
Public input sought on truck traffic boom in southern Middlesex County NJTPA Mention
MyCentralJersey.com, 12/7/22 - The southern part of the county is one of the most rapidly growing areas in the state with warehouses clustered along the New Jersey Turnpike and large residential developments under construction. 
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.
Safety report card says N.J. needs speed cameras to reduce highway traffic deaths NJ.com, 12/6/22 - The addition of automated camera enforcement provisions gave New Jersey a slightly worse ranking than January's report for having not having seven safety laws deemed necessary by the group.
NJ TRANSIT's board is more lively after reforms, but still has gaps NorthJersey.com, 12/6/2022 — The more robust board has led to healthier dialogue between board members, customers and agency officials.
Opening of Newark airport’s new Terminal A delayed until January NJ.com, 12/5/22 - The opening of Newark Airport's new Terminal A planned for Wednesday has been delayed until next month due to delays in final certifications.
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.
10-Minute 'Flying Taxi' Route Between Newark, NYC Is In The Works Patch.com, 11/25/22 - Need to get from downtown Manhattan to Newark Airport in a hurry? Soon, you may be able to skip the drive and take an “electric flying taxi” instead, according to United Airlines and Archer Aviation.
Seastreak Belford ferry routes, fares, opening set, NY Waterway pushed out of Bayshore App.com, 11/23/2022 - Seastreak will begin operating out of the Belford Terminal in Middletown on Dec. 5, Monmouth County and company officials said Tuesday, in a move that allows the ferry provider to expand its reach both in Monmouth County and New York City.
Senate approves Diegnan bill requiring signage honoring historic sites at NJ TRANSIT stations Tapinto.net, 11/22/22 - The Senate Monday unanimously approved legislationrequiring NJ TRANSIT to identify and display markers of New Jersey historic sites and memorials in or around its rail stations and bus terminals.
Monmouth, Seastreak plan to go full steam head with N.Y.C. ferry service change starting Dec. 5 NJ.com, 11/22/2022 - Ferry commuters who travel from Monmouth County’s Belford ferry terminal could be riding a different ferry on Dec. 5 when Seastreak officially takes over the New York-Middletown service.
N.J. lawmakers demand feds explain order to boot funny highway signs NJ.com, 11/22/2022 - While many issues divide Republicans and Democrats, they united in a message to federal highway officials Tuesday demanding answers about why New Jersey had to end its humorous highway safety messages.
Pleasantville launches "Street Smart NJ" campaign to prevent pedestrian deaths NJTPA Mention
Pressofatlanticcity.com, 11/22/22 - City officials are hoping an education campaign can put residents on a safer path and avoid pedestrian traffic deaths.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey releases 2023 budget TransportationTodayNews.com, 11/22/2022 - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently released its proposed $8.3 billion 2023 budget.
Feds Order NJ to Take Down Funny and Snarky Road Signs NBC News, 11/21/22 - Some new digital signs on New Jersey roads and highways were designed to grab attention, but the snarky messages got the wrong kind of attention: from the federal government.
Cost to widen N.J. Turnpike extension to Holland tunnel balloons to $10.6B NJ.com, 11/21/22 - The price tag for the controversial project to widen the New Jersey Turnpike's Hudson County extension to and from the Holland Tunnel has increased to $10.6 billion, more than double the original $4.7 billion estimate.
Can $16B Gateway costs be lowered? GDC makes case as it seeks OK from feds for next phase Asbury Park Press, 11/18/22 - The Commission Development Commission board on Friday approved the project development agreement and agency officials sent the 61-page document to the federal government as the agency seeks the green light to start the engineering phase of the $16.1 billion Hudson River tunnels project.
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.
Mayor Fulop & Mayor Bhalla Announce First Protected Bike Lane Connection Between Hoboken and Jersey City Hobokennj.gov, 11/14/2022 - Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop and Hoboken Mayor Ravi S. Bhalla announced today the completion of a new protected bikeway along Marin Boulevard and Henderson Street, connecting 18th Street in Jersey City to Observer Highway in Hoboken. 
As more employees return to the office, mass transit volumes soar, some to pre-COVID heights NJ.com, 11/14/2022 - As employees return to Manhattan and Center City Philadelphia workplaces, even just a few days a week, transit ridership is increasing and vehicular traffic on some bridges and tunnels has surpassed or approached pre-pandemic highs seen in 2019.
Bridge in Denville to be Fixed Under County Capital Plan TAPinto.net, 11/13/2022 - About $350,000 will be spent by Morris County to upgrade a bridge in Denville.
Solar bus shelters, bike sheds and electric charging among green projects for NJ Transit NJTPA Mention
NorthJersey.com, 11/11/2022 - The money will go toward seven projects listed in the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority's 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Plan. 
$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.
Perth Amboy major intersection to get traffic safety improvements MyCentralJersey.com, 11/9/2022 -  Pedestrian and vehicular safety measures are scheduled to begin next year at the intersection of Smith and Goodwin streets, along the entrance to the city's main retail district.
Union County and Local Leaders Working to Improve Mobility on County Roads Tapinto.net, 11/9/2022 -  The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that county officials, in collaboration with local senators, mayors, and other officials, are exploring avenues to best address transportation and mobility on county roads.
Bridge in Denville to be Fixed Under County Capital Plan TAPinto.net, 11/13/2022 - About $350,000 will be spent by Morris County to upgrade a bridge in Denville.
Solar bus shelters, bike sheds and electric charging among green projects for NJ Transit NJTPA Mention
NorthJersey.com, 11/11/2022 - The money will go toward seven projects listed in the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority's 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Plan. 
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.
Perth Amboy major intersection to get traffic safety improvements MyCentralJersey.com, 11/9/2022 -  Pedestrian and vehicular safety measures are scheduled to begin next year at the intersection of Smith and Goodwin streets, along the entrance to the city's main retail district.
Union County and Local Leaders Working to Improve Mobility on County Roads Tapinto.net, 11/9/2022 -  The Union County Board of County Commissioners has announced that county officials, in collaboration with local senators, mayors, and other officials, are exploring avenues to best address transportation and mobility on county roads.
Here's when South Amboy ferry terminal construction is expected to begin MyCentralJersey.com, 11/8/2022 -  The city will go out to bid Wednesday for its long-envisioned ferry terminal with passenger service to Manhattan.
Are the Paterson schools readying to bus their students without private contractors? NorthJersey.com, 11/8/2022 - City education officials are buying five passenger vans for $389,716 as the school district considers shifting some of the $20 million it spends per year on bus routes to an in-house transportation program.
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.
Doomsday scenario for sinking Bay Area transit: No weekend BART, bus lines cancelled or a taxpayer bailout. The Mercury News, 11/20/22 - At the heart of these transit planning scenarios is a clarion call from the region’s transportation planners: They need more money – a lot of it – not to build shiny new stations, or fashion a second tunnel under the bay, but just to keep their systems running.
Metro Service to DC’s Dulles Airport Finally Arrives, 60 Years in the Making Bloomberg CityLab, 11/15/22 - Riders on the US capital’s new Silver Line will be able to take a train to their planes. Why are direct rail connections to American airports still so rare?
NYC pushes to make e-scooter rentals permanent in the East Bronx Gothamist, 11/14/22 - A report on the pilot found the average ride on the e-scooters was just over a mile long, which helps solve “the first/last mile problem," or commuters who lack easy connections to their primary train or bus stations.
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,
Traffic deaths in NYC still 14% higher than pre-pandemic levels, latest data shows Gothamist, 11/3/22 - The number of people who have died on city streets in traffic collisions so far this year is down slightly from last year, but still 14% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
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.
Penn Station developer backs off $22 billion project after years working behind the scenes with NY governor Gothamist, 11/4/22 - A real estate giant’s unexpected decision to back off its key role in the $22 billion redevelopment of Penn Station marks a stunning split from the governor’s office after years of behind-the-scenes collaboration, newly disclosed emails show.
Why Jersey gas prices spiked and how high diesel fuel prices could affect holiday shopping NJ.com, 11/4/2022 - If you noticed a significant price spike, followed by a drop and another spike, you weren’t having a nightmare. While the average price of regular dropped to $3.85 on Friday, that is still higher than the national average of $3.79, according to AAA.
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
 
More trucks, Bayonne development and aging bridges necessitate $4.7B Turnpike Extension widening project, engineers told NJTA The Jersey Journal, 11/1/2022 - Increased truck traffic, development in Bayonne, and bridges and elevated roadways at the end of their lifespans are among the main reasons engineers cited in their report calling for the controversial $4.7 billion expansion of the New Jersey Turnpike’s Hudson County Extension.
NJ Transit knocks rider idea to designate mask-friendly cars on trains NJ.com, 11/1/2022 - As cold and flu season approaches, riders who’ve lobbied NJ Transit to test designating one car per train as a spot that requires riders to wear masks saw their efforts derailed Monday.
Don’t do congestion pricing until the economy recovers from COVID, groups urge NYC NJ.com, 11/1/2022 - Hit the brakes on New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan to charge a toll to travel south of 60th street in Manhattan until the region has recovered economically from the coronavirus pandemic, said a letter sent to a board that will decide the plan’s future.
Turnpike widening opponents say report boosts case against $4.7B plan to add more lanes NJ.com, 11/7/22 - A 2020 New Jersey Turnpike Authority engineering report about the proposed $4.7 billion widening of the Hudson County extension and Newark Bay Bridge replacement includes information opponents say boosts their case against the project.
Hudson County seeking $1 million grant to spur development of Hackensack River walkway The Jersey Journal, 11/1/22 - Hudson County is moving forward with its ultra-ambitious plan to create a continuous walkway on the eastern bank of the Hackensack River. 
The shipping industry as we know it started in Port Newark NorthJersey.com, 11/1/22 - It was here at this Port Newark shipping company, now owned by Maersk — the name "Sea-Land" referred of course to shipping routes — that container shipping was born. And changed the world.
Proposed Glassboro-Camden light-rail line is one step closer to reality CourierPost, 10/31/22 - A proposed light rail line between Camden and Glassboro is moving forward with the selection of a firm to oversee the project’s preliminary engineering and design phase.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey busiest container port in September TransportationTodayNews.com, 10/27/2022 - - The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey was the busiest container port in the United States in September for the second consecutive month.
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.
Turnpike Authority approves toll increases. Here's when they go up and by how much NorthJersey.com, 10/26/2022 - Another toll increase is on the horizon, marking the third time in four years that New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway usage fees are going up.
Brace yourself, drivers. Turnpike and Parkway tolls are going up for the 3rd year in a row NJ.com, 10/25/22 - The New Jersey Turnpike Authority, which runs the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, adopted a $2.5 billion 2023 budget — which calls for a 3% toll increase starting Jan. 1 in a budget that increased by 7.4% over 2022.
Feedback sought for “Keep Somerset Moving” Transportation Plan 2045 InsiderNJ.com, 10/25/2022 - The Somerset County Planning Board is encouraging residents to provide feedback for the new “Keep Somerset Moving: Transportation Plan 2045.”
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.
First up, then down. Where are gas prices going next? We asked experts. 10/24/2022 - It’s been a good run for Jersey drivers – after a painful summer, gas prices dropped to what passes for reasonable in 2022.
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.
Atlantic City Expressway will get a third lane to fix notorious bottleneck NJ.com, 10/21/22 - A plan to widen a two lane, 13-mile section of the Atlantic City Expressway by adding a third lane in both directions along the center median is entering the design phase, representatives of the South Jersey Transportation Authority said Wednesday.
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.
NJ Transit plans to fix five stations for disability compliance. Here's where and why NorthJersey.com, 10/18/22 - NJ Transit has agreed to update five of its train stations to make them more accessible for people with disabilities, according to a settlement from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey.
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.
State creates new manufacturing voucher pilot program NJMVP to offer grants for new equipment, tech NJBIZ.com, 10/18/22 - At Raw Generation in Eatontown Oct. 17, Gov. Phil Murphy announced a new pilot program that will provide grants to Garden State manufacturers to purchase equipment to help increase their capabilities and improve their operations.
Families of crash victims push for safety program to reduce traffic fatalities in N.J. NJ.com, 10/17/2022 - A bill that would create a 21-member commission to study whether the state should switch to “Vision Zero” strategies to meet a goal of eliminating all traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2035 was unanimously approved by the Assembly Transportation Committee Monday morning.
$700K Transportation Grant Application To Be Discussed In Long Valley Patch.com, 10/17/22 - A resolution authorizing the submission of an application for a $700,000 grant for funding for a sidewalk project in Long Valley will be discussed at tonight's committee meeting.
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.
NJ Transit plans to fix five stations for disability compliance. Here's where and why NJ Transit plans to fix five stations for disability compliance. Here's where and why
NorthJersey.com, 10/18/2022 - NJ Transit has agreed to update five of its train stations to make them more accessible for people with disabilities, according to a settlement with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey.
 
The GW Bridge is cashless, but those empty toll booths won’t be going away for a while NJ.com, 10/15/22 - Removal work on the toll booths remains in the design phase and a date has not been set for their full demolition and removal, a spokesperson for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said on Thursday. 
United to add more international flights from Newark as travel rates rise NJ.com, 10/12/2022 - With more people returning to air travel since the COVID-19 pandemic, United Airlines is betting on further growth, announcing nine new, non-stop international flights in its summer trans-Atlantic schedule, including three from Newark Liberty Airport.
Murphy, NJ Transit tout transformative development deals NJ Spotlight News, 10/12/22 - Gov. Phil Murphy has for the past month or so been on a public-transit fueled victory lap, touting new development projects with gleaming office towers and swanky apartment buildings. 
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.
NJ Transit’s first electric bus starts real world testing with riders on board this month NJ.com, 10/9/2022 - The ceremony and photos are over and NJ Transit first electric bus, #22901, unveiled last week will become part of the fleet later this month, distinguishable by its all-green body.
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.
Another part of Garden State Parkway Exit 105 closed for eight months APP.com, 10/5/2022 - The Tinton Falls ramp from Route 36 to the Garden State Parkway at Exit 105 heading southbound closed starting Wednesday for about eight months due to construction, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced.
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.
Bridge reconstruction over Route 78 in Bernards begins this week MyCentralJersey.com, 10/4/22 - The reconstruction of the Somerville Road bridge over Interstate 78 is beginning this week and is scheduled to be completed in summer 2024. 
Garden State Parkway ramp to close for 8 months starting today NJ.com, 10/4/22 - The entrance ramp at the Exit 105 interchange will be closed for about eight months beginning at 10 p.m. today, until mid-May 2023. Detour signs will be posted to help drivers access the southbound Parkway by other routes.
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. 
Get on the electric bus: NJ Transit rolls out New Flyer with clean energy goal in mind NorthJersey.com, 10/4/2022 - A greener, cleaner chapter began for NJ Transit in Camden on Tuesday morning with the announcement of the rollout of its first electric bus.
Know those cloudy windows on NJ Transit trains? A fix is coming NorthJersey.com, 10/3/2022 - After customers have complained for years about the dirty-looking state of the windows in multi-level train cars, the agency's committee focusing on customer service promised Friday to clear things up.
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. 
Essex County Announces Completion of 12 Montclair Intersections NJTPA Mention
RLSMedia.com, 10/3/2022 — Officials say the project is part of Executive Joseph N. DiVincenzo’s ongoing initiative to ensure infrastructure in Essex County is up to date and able to meet the changing demands of the community.
Work on a $97M solution to one of N.J.’s worst bottlenecks will begin in 2023 NJTPA Mention 
NJ.com, 9/29/22 — Driving Route 17 between Route 80 and Route 4 can be described in two words, nasty and frustrating. It’s a busy section between Maywood and Paramus that maddeningly narrows to two lanes in each direction.
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.
 
First part of NJ's 9-mile Essex-Hudson Greenway to open before Gov. Murphy leaves office, he says Gothamist, 9/28/22 — The first stretch of the Essex-Hudson Greenway — a 9-mile pedestrian and biking trail through eight New Jersey communities — will likely be open before Gov. Phil Murphy finishes out his second term, the governor said.
Hunterdon officials 'skeptical' of plan to close Round Valley Reservoir road MyCentralJersey, 9/27/22 — The Hunterdon County Board of Commissioners has joined the chorus of residents opposed to the permanent closure of County Route 629 around Round Valley Reservoir.
West Coast Ports May Permanently Lose Volume Share to East Coast Transport Topics, 9/27/22 — For at least one month, August, the Port of New York and New Jersey was the busiest container port in the U.S. as it nudged ahead of longtime leader Port of Los Angeles in total 20-foot-equivalent units processed. 
Garden State Parkway to go all E-ZPass, while paying cash may remain an option on the N.J. Turnpike NJ.com, 9/27/22 —  The ritual of handing cash to a toll collector on the Garden State Parkway is headed for the history books, but paying cash might still be an option on the New Jersey Turnpike. 
Flemington Borough and Local Schools receive 2022 goHunterdon Awards for environmental and safety initiatives NJTPA Mention
TAPinto.net, 9/26/2022 — The nonprofit sustainable transportation and community advocacy organization goHunterdon held its annual awards ceremony on Friday, September 23 at the Mountain View Chalet banquet hall, and three local Flemington-Raritan district public schools as well the Borough were honored for their pedestrian and safety programs this year.
N.J.’s gas tax will go down next Saturday. Here’s how we’ll rank compared to other states. NJ.com, 9/25/22 — New Jersey’s gasoline tax will drop by one penny a gallon next weekend making it the 11th highest rate in the nation.
These people make the old commuter bus you hated riding to work into a time machine NJ.com, 9/26/22 — Possibly nothing can be as unloved as an old bus. The seats aren’t as supportive as they were, the upholstery is faded or even torn, the paint is chipped and the body is dented with the battle scars of hundreds of thousands of miles it rolled up moving people.
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. 
12 storm surge gates: Army Corps proposes $52 billion barriers for New York-New Jersey waterways Gothamist, 9/26/22 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released a report detailing their proposed $52 billion plan to protect the New York City metropolitan area from storm surges and coastal flooding. It marks a major step forward in a long-delayed study initiated in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.
Ex-Toys R Us headquarters in Wayne ideal for dining and retail hub, study concludes NorthJersey.com, 9/26/22 — The former Toys R Us headquarters in Wayne has “strong potential” to be a retail hub, but improvements to public transportation would make it more appealing to prospective tenants, according to a new study.
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.
N.J.’s gas tax will go down next Saturday. Here’s how we’ll rank compared to other states. NJ.com, 9/25/22 - New Jersey’s gasoline tax will drop by one penny a gallon next weekend making it the 11th highest rate in the nation.
These people make the old commuter bus you hated riding to work into a time machine NJ.com, 9-26/22 - Possibly nothing can be as unloved as an old bus. The seats aren’t as supportive as they were, the upholstery is faded or even torn, the paint is chipped and the body is dented with the battle scars of hundreds of thousands of miles it rolled up moving people.
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.”
Boulevard East bike lanes: Weehawken open to idea, but what about West New York and North Bergen? Jersey Journal, 9/25/22 -- When advocates in Weehawken started pushing to prioritize bike lanes in Hudson County’s redesign of busy Boulevard East, they specifically called for the kind that is considered the safest: protected lanes, sandwiched between the sidewalk and parked cars.
Input sought in Union County electric vehicle charging study MyCentralJersey.com, 9/20/22, NJTPA MENTION
End is in sight for latest project, but more construction coming to Turnpike extension NJ.com, 9/18/2022 - Drivers who use the aging Newark Bay extension of the New Jersey Turnpike to get to and from the Holland Tunnel seem to face a never-ending cycle of construction on the network’s 29 bridges and viaducts.
Essex-Hudson Greenway advocates laud NJ purchase of abandoned rail line to create 9-mile park Jersey Journal, 9/16/22 — The state paid Norfolk Southern $65 million for the "old Boonton line," as it is referred to, setting the stage for a linear state park that runs from Montclair to Jersey City. 
New Jersey awarded $26M federal grant to improve Route 7 TransportationTodayNews.com, 9/16/22 - The U.S. Department of Transportation recently awarded New Jersey a $26 million Infrastructure For Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant for the state’s Route 7 project.
Longer trains are coming as the first of 72 new PATH rail cars arrives NJ.com, 9/15/22 - The first of 72 new blue and silver PATH rail cars — which were ordered in 2017 and 2018 and are part of a fleet that will make longer trains possible — arrived in Port Newark Sunday, as more workers resume commuting back to offices.
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.

Noticed all the new warehouses everywhere? NJ is doing something about it NJ1015.com, 9/11/22 - New Jersey has formally adopted new guidance addressing the proliferation of warehouses around the state. The next question is whether anyone will follow it.
Murphy says federal environmental study is needed before NYC congestion pricing plan takes effect NJ.com, 9/9/22 - Gov. Phil Murphy on Thursday said New York's congestion pricing plan needs a full environmental impact statement, a step that could significantly delay the plan to tax vehicles driving into midtown and lower Manhattan
NJ Could Ban Sale Of New Gas Vehicles Patch.com, 9/9/22 - A ban on the sale of gas-powered vehicles could be in New Jersey's future.
Murphy Says NYC Congestion Pricing Can’t Burden New Jersey Taxpayers Bloomberg News, 9/8/22  — New York City’s congestion pricing proposal can’t be “on the backs of New Jersey commuters,” Governor Phil Murphy said.
NJ Transit kicks off regular season rail service to MetLife NJBiz.com, 9/9/22 - As fans rejoice the start of football season, NJ Transit this week announced the kickoff to regular season rail service to MetLife Stadium.
Westwood, NJ Transit rework bus lines to ease noise, traffic. Here are the new routes NorthJersey.com, 9/8/22  — The changes were made possible after NJ Transit took over a bus depot on Old Hook Road formerly operated by Red & Tan, a subsidiary of Coach USA. The company left the location at the beginning of the year, but negotiations between the town and NJ Transit lasted into the summer.
Masks now optional on all mass transit including PATH, N.Y. subway, airports NJ.com, 9/7/22  — The days of being required to wear masks on trains, buses and in airports and indoor terminals is officially over in the metropolitan region.
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.
NYC congestion pricing hearings show many oppose it for many different reasons NJ.com, 9/5/22 - New York’s third version of a congestion pricing plan to charge a toll between $9 and $23 to drive south of 60th Street in Manhattan finished six lenghty virtual public hearings last week.
Gateway tunnel to NYC will now cost $2B more. Officials blame inflation. NJ.com, 8/31/22 -- The cost to build the new two-tube Gateway Tunnel between New York and New Jersey — and to rehabilitate the existing 112-year old tunnels there now — just bulked up to $16 billion, which officials of the agency building it blamed on inflation and supply chain issues.
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.
NJ Transit explains highest ratings in rider survey. Issues still remain, advocates say. NJ.com, 8/30/2022 - NJ Transit officials said the agency received its highest rider satisfaction rankings since 2011, the year it began conducting surveys, and in an unusual move, officials provided a deep dive into the specific work done to address issues customers raised in previous surveys.
N.J. gas tax is going down a penny per gallon on Oct. 1 NJ.com, 8/29/2022 - New Jersey’s gas tax will drop one penny to 41.4 cents per gallon beginning Oct. 1 after tax collections came in higher than expected last year, the state Treasury announced Monday.
Finally the average price of gas in N.J. is under $4 a gallon. Will it go lower? NJ.com, 8/28/2022 - After lagging behind the rest of the nation for several weeks, average gas prices in New Jersey finally dropped below $4 a gallon Friday. It’s the first time they’ve been that low since March.
Public’s 1st chance at NYC congestion pricing comments turns into 5-hour hearing NJ.com, 8/26/22 -- The first of six public hearings on New York's controversial congestion pricing plan to charge tolls for driving south of 60th Street in Manhattan had some New Yorkers sounding like their New Jersey neighbors, calling that fee double taxation.
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.
Union County Seeks Input on $1.47M Grant Application for Paratransit TapInto.net, 8/24/2022 - The county’s paratransit system has scheduled a public hearing on its application for grant monies from NJ Transit’s Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program, the county announced on Tuesday.
Lawmakers, drivers say N.J. should ditch front license plates on cars NJ.com, 8/22/2022 - New Jersey could join the ranks of 20 other states that don’t require vehicles to have a front license plate if a bill passes the state legislature.
'This is an exciting time:' Dunellen asking for input on blueprint for the future NJTPA Mention
MyCentralJersey.com, 8/22/22 - A grant from the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority will propose street design guidelines and will recommend sustainable infrastructure practices to manage stormwater.
N.J. traffic deaths continue to rise after state recorded a 14-year high last year NJ.com, 8/18/22 - The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported Wednesday that preliminary data showed fatalities increasing 13.7% from January to March compared with the same period a year ago.
Sawtooth Bridges replacement, a 'beast' of a project, receives $45M FRA grant NorthJersey.com, 8/18/2022 - Another Gateway-related project received a boost with the announcement of a $45 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration on Thursday.
NJ Transit Updates Application for Transportation, Land Use Planning Metro-magazine.com, 8/17/2022  - The application is a digital tool that allows users to map, report, and download a range of land use, travel, public transit, demographic, and real estate development data throughout the NJ Transit network.
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.
N.J. Turnpike, Garden State Parkway to get 9 rehabilitated service areas in next 2 years NJ.com, 8/17/2022 - The massive $250 million project announced by then Gov. Chris Christie in 2017 to reconstruct or renovate all New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway service areas is roughly two years from its scheduled 2024 completion date.
NJ Transit gets $44M to build new bus terminal, garage for electric buses NJ.com, 8/16/2022 - The state transit agency will receive a $44.67 million grant to renovate the decommissioned Union City bus garage, announced by FTA officials on Tuesday and funded by the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure law signed last November.
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.
NJ Transit is rebuilding 200 diesel buses. Electric buses could be next. NJ.com, 8/15/20222 —  NJ Transit plans to rebuild 200 of its newer “transit” style buses as part of a $27 million program that will be done by the agency’s mechanical staff over two years, saving millions in the cost to buy new buses.
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
Murphy Administration Drives Toward Zero Transportation Emissions Future with $10.8 Million Investment InsiderNJ.com, 8/9/2022 - Leveraging proceeds from New Jersey’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), Governor Murphy has announced an additional $10.8 million investment to further protect residents, the environment and the economy from the worsening impacts of climate change. 
Roseland: Freeman Street Culvert Work Gets Underway TapInto.net, 8/8/2022 - Construction work has started to replace the Lakeside Avenue Culvert over the Wigwam Brook. 
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.
N.J. to issue its first guidelines on where warehouses should be built NJ.com, 8/8/22 - For the first time, the state is issuing guidance on where warehouses should be located in New Jersey and how they should be approved to help municipalities deal with the growing number or proposals to build sprawling buildings in their communities.
 
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.
 Millstone roundabout project scheduled to begin in spring CentralJersey.com, 8/3/2022 - Construction of a traffic roundabout in Millstone Township that will replace an intersection which has been an ongoing source of safety concerns is scheduled to begin in the spring of 2023.
Citi Bike Fleet In Jersey City & Hoboken Is Getting A Boost Tapinto.net, 8/3/2022 - According to Jersey City spokeswoman Kimberly Wallace-Scalcione, new electric bikes are being added to the existing fleet of Citi Bikes that will feature increased battery life and a stronger 500-watt motor.
Newark Penn Station is being restored and NJ Transit wants your thoughts about the $191M plan NJ.com, 8/2/2022 - NJ Transit riders who use Newark Penn Station can soon tell agency officials their ideas and ask questions about a $191 million planned restoration and rehabilitation of the historic train station.
New Gateway Tunnel boss digs in to build an organization the feds could invest billions in NJ.com, 8/2/2022 - With the hiring of former New Jersey Transportation Commissioner Kris Kolluri as CEO of the bi-state agency charged with building a $12.3 billion set of Hudson River rail tunnels, the green light is also on for another major step – hiring staff and building an agency.
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.
Gov. Murphy, Pete Buttigieg kick off replacement of century-old Portal Bridge NorthJersey.com, 8/2/2022 - Long-awaited construction on a replacement for the vilified and dated Portal Bridge began Monday.
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.
Commuters will soon see results of $1B PATH improvement program that scored national award NJ.com, 8/1/22 - PATH, the bi-state transit line between New Jersey and New York, collected a major industry award this month for its 2019 $1 billion improvement plan, and riders will see the results of three of those projects early next year, officials said.
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.
Another double-digit decline in gas prices in NJ, around USA APNews.com, 7/30/2022 - Gas prices posted another double-digit drop in New Jersey and around the nation amid low demand and oil prices that remain in the mid-$90s per barrel.
New Jersey releases $161M in county aid for road, bridge improvements TransportationTodayNews.com, 7/29/2022 - The program, funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund, helps counties maintain roads and bridges under their jurisdictions. Funds also can be used for other transportation related work.
Somerset County Division of Transportation to Hold Public Hearing on Aug. 31 InsiderNJ.com,7/29/2022 - The purpose of the meeting is to receive public input on how funds from the 2023 Casino Revenue Grant will be allocated.
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.
Port Authority OKs $28M to fix aging NYC bus terminal, even as it plans replacement NorthJersey.com, 7/28/22 - The board of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey on Thursday approved $27.8 million in spending to reinforce and monitor a nearly 60-year-old concrete truss structure that supports three parking levels at the terminal.
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.
Cleaner, bigger NY Waterway ferry hits the Hudson River after retrofit NJ.com, 7/26/2022 - A newly retrofitted NY Waterway ferry — called Hoboken — took to the water Tuesday morning with some subtle, but significant, upgrades.
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.
NJ is offering money again to help residents buy electric cars NJ1015.com, 7/26/22 - New Jersey’s incentive program to help residents afford electric vehicles is back in effect, providing larger ‘cash-on-the-hood’ subsidies than last year but not quite as much as when it debuted in 2020.
Want to Buy an Electric Vehicle? New Jersey Will Provide Incentive up to $4,000 TapInto.net, 7/26/2022 - New Jersey is offering as much as $4,000 off the purchase price of a new electric vehicle (EV), Gov. Phil Murphy said as he launched the third year of the Charge Up New Jersey electric vehicle incentive program.
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.
How NJ Transit will spend its $814 million construction windfall NJ1015, 7/25/22 - NJ Transit’s board has approved a revised capital plan that speeds up work on seven of its stations, made possible because $814 million from the state surplus was transferred to the agency.
Unprecedented challenges, pre-pandemic demand collide at Newark airport NJBiz.com, 7/25/2022 - If you have traveled through Newark Liberty International Airport this spring and summer, you have almost certainly felt the pain of what the industry has been dealing with as air travel reaches pre-pandemic levels.
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.
Booker, Menendez secure $5.5M in combined federal funding for NJ Transit & Port Authority HudsonCountyView.com, 7/22/22 - U.S. Senators Cory Booker and Bob Menendez (both D-NJ) secured $5,534,380 in combined federal funding for NJ Transit and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.
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. 
NJ Transit adopts FY23 operating budget, secures capital funding ProgressiveRailroading.com, 7/22/2022 - The budget includes no fare increases. Twenty-six percent of revenue will come from passenger fares.
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.
NJ Transit earmarks $48 million for upgrades to Bloomfield Station in its 2023 operating budget, secures authorization for capital funding EssexNewsDaily.com, 7/22/22 - On July 20, the NJ Transit board of directors adopted the fiscal year 2023 operating budget and updated capital plan that supports continued investments in personnel, infrastructure and equipment to maintain the system in a state of good repair and to enhance the overall customer experience, according to a press release.
Hudson County truck route study to focus on safer roadways NJTPA Mention
NJ.com, 7/22/2022 - As the population grows in Hudson County, so is the trucking industry and the number of deliveries in the area.
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.
As fiscal cliff looms, NJ Transit forges ahead with ambitious spending plans NorthJersey.com, 7/24/22 - As NJ Transit’s board approved its $2.75 billion budget and revised an ambitious capital plan at Wednesday’s meeting, the forecast in the coming years is even more dire than predictions made by the agency four months ago.
Resolution to pause action in Route 29 a positive move NJTPA Mention
BucksCountyHearald.com, 7/21/2022
On July 11, the Delaware Township mayor and township committee passed a resolution questioning the Route 29 rockfall mitigation projects in Hunterdon County, N.J.
Raritan is revamping its downtown: 'If Somerville can do it, we can do it' NJTPA Mention
MyCentralJersey.com - 7/21/2022 - The Raritan of today doesn’t have a lot in common with Somerville, its lively neighbor to the east over Route 206.
Your car hates this heat wave too. How to avoid a motor vehicle meltdown. NJ.com, 7/20/2022 - No driver wants to be the one behind the wheel of that vehicle on the traffic report that broke down and is blocking a lane on the busiest highway at the worst time of the day.
Opportunity to Participate in a Pilot Program to Track Vehicle Miles Traveled in New Jersey NJFuture.org, 7/19/2022 - Did you know that a fuel tax you pay at the pump is largely responsible for funding a well-functioning transportation system that gets you to where you need to go, delivers packages to your door, and keeps groceries on the shelves?
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. 
Congressman threatens to ‘defund’ NYC congestion pricing plan unless N.J. commuters get toll credit NJ.com, 7/16/22 - Jersey drivers who use the George Washington Bridge, Lincoln or Holland Tunnels to New York should get a credit toward New York City's proposed congestion pricing fee equal to the toll they paid - or else.
These major commuter hubs are part of NJ Transit’s $814M overhaul plan NJ.com, 7/16/22 - Commuters might consider this the year of the station at NJ Transit for the number of projects included in $814 million allocated in the state’s fiscal year 2023 budget.
These summer construction projects could delay your trip to the Jersey Shore NJ.com, 7/15/22 - When the weather gets sunny and summery, it’s the perfect time to take a day trip to the Jersey Shore. But it’s also prime time for road construction.
$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...
NJ may make it impossible for states like NY to issue its drivers speed-camera tix NYPost.com, 7/12/2022 - New Jersey pols want to prohibit other states from accessing its driver records to levy speed and red light camera fines — setting up a confrontation with New York City, where the majority of out-of-state speeders come from the Garden State.
George Washington Bridge tolls are now cashless NorthJersey.com, 7/11/2022 - George Washington Bridge tolls are cashless and the carpool discount is eliminated as of Sunday, July 10, 2022.
Is it time to expand NJ Transit rail service to Pennsylvania ? Petition thinks so. NJTPA Mention
NJ.com, 7/11/22 — A petition is asking state and federal officials to return NJ Transit’s Raritan Valley Line service to its historical roots by restoring commuter train service to Phillipsburg and across the Delaware River to Allentown, Pennsylvania. 
Renovated pedestrian mall in downtown Jersey City, years in the making, nears completion NJ.com, 7/11/22 - It’s been the better half of a decade since cars were allowed on the eastern end of Newark Avenue.
Gas prices take double-digit drop in NJ, around nation APNews.com, 7/9/2022 -  Gas prices have taken a double-digit drop in New Jersey and around the nation primarily due to lower demand, analysts said.
Goodbye to cash tolls, and some notorious history, at bridge APNews.com, 7/9/2022 - Attention drivers at the George Washington Bridge: Your cash is no good here.
George Washington Bridge goes to cashless toll collection. What you need to know. NJ.com, 7/9/22 - The ritual of stopping to hand cash to a toll collector at the George Washington Bridge officially ends Sunday, when the Port Authority switches the bridge to all electronic toll collection.
Hoboken Yard, municipal budget and 20-mph speed limit all approved by Hoboken City Council Jersey Journal, 7/7/22 - Hoboken will soon have a 20 miles-per-hour citywide speed limit and an education and enforcement strategy to accompany it. The City Council unanimously passed the measure, a cornerstone of the city’s Vision Zero traffic death prevention initiative.
Port Authority ends talks with Amazon for controversial Newark Airport air freight hub NJ.com, 7/7/22 - Negotiations with retailing giant Amazon to create a proposed 250,000-square-foot global air freight terminal at Newark Liberty Airport have ended, officials at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Thursday.
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.
Locomotive engineers ask court to toss NJ Transit claim for financial damages from June job action NJ.com, 7/6/22 - Attorneys for the union representing NJ Transit’s locomotive engineers said the agency’s lawsuit demanding the union pay for costs that resulted from a June 17 job action that forced the agency to cancel trains should be tossed because it violates federal labor law.
Spirit Airlines gets 16 more runway slots at Newark Airport as consumer group raises concerns NJ.com, 7/6/22 - Travelers will see more yellow Spirit Airlines jets taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport after federal officials reassigned 16 runway slots to the Florida-based airline late Tuesday.
Paving project on Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City expected to cause traffic delays Jersey Journal, 7/6/22 - Drivers who use Kennedy Boulevard should think about alternate routes to and from work for the next few weeks.
N.J., N.Y. sign funding agreement on Gateway rail tunnel, bridge. Tunnel work could begin in 2023. NJ.com, 7/5/22 - Gov. Phil Murphy and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a first agreement delineating how the two states will fund the local share Gateway project to build a rail tunnel under the Hudson River and a new bridge across the Hackensack River, a critical step on the road to obtaining federal funding..
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.
Carteret gets $8M more in state funds for ferry terminal project MyCentralJersey.com, 7/5/22 - The Middlesex County borough is receiving $8 million in direct state funding for the Carteret Intermodal Ferry Terminal building project under the 2023 state budget.
N.J.’s ‘safe passing’ law to protect bikers, pedestrians faces education challenge NJTPA Mention
NJ.com, 7/4/22  - Summer is when people take to the streets on bikes, skateboards, scooters and on foot. But educating them and drivers on a recently enacted New Jersey law about how to pass them safely has gotten off to a slow start.
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.
Goodbye to cash tolls, and some notorious history, at bridge APNews.com, 7/9/2022 - Attention drivers at the George Washington Bridge: Your cash is no good here.
Hoboken Yard, municipal budget and 20-mph speed limit all approved by Hoboken City Council Jersey Journal, 7/7/22 - Hoboken will soon have a 20 miles-per-hour citywide speed limit and an education and enforcement strategy to accompany it. The City Council unanimously passed the measure, a cornerstone of the city’s Vision Zero traffic death prevention initiative.
Port Authority ends talks with Amazon for controversial Newark Airport air freight hub NJ.com, 7/7/22 - Negotiations with retailing giant Amazon to create a proposed 250,000-square-foot global air freight terminal at Newark Liberty Airport have ended, officials at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey said Thursday.
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.
Paving project on Kennedy Boulevard in Jersey City expected to cause traffic delays Jersey Journal, 7/6/22 - Drivers who use Kennedy Boulevard should think about alternate routes to and from work for the next few weeks.
Locomotive engineers ask court to toss NJ Transit claim for financial damages from June job action NJ.com, 7/6/22 - Attorneys for the union representing NJ Transit’s locomotive engineers said the agency’s lawsuit demanding the union pay for costs that resulted from a June 17 job action that forced the agency to cancel trains should be tossed because it violates federal labor law.
Spirit Airlines gets 16 more runway slots at Newark Airport as consumer group raises concerns NJ.com, 7/6/22 - Travelers will see more yellow Spirit Airlines jets taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport after federal officials reassigned 16 runway slots to the Florida-based airline late Tuesday.
Carteret gets $8M more in state funds for ferry terminal project MyCentralJersey.com, 7/5/22 - The Middlesex County borough is receiving $8 million in direct state funding for the Carteret Intermodal Ferry Terminal building project under the 2023 state budget.
N.J., N.Y. sign funding agreement on Gateway rail tunnel, bridge. Tunnel work could begin in 2023. NJ.com, 7/5/22 - Gov. Phil Murphy and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a first agreement delineating how the two states will fund the local share Gateway project to build a rail tunnel under the Hudson River and a new bridge across the Hackensack River, a critical step on the road to obtaining federal funding..
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.
N.J.’s ‘safe passing’ law to protect bikers, pedestrians faces education challenge NJTPA Mention
NJ.com, 7/4/22  - Summer is when people take to the streets on bikes, skateboards, scooters and on foot. But educating them and drivers on a recently enacted New Jersey law about how to pass them safely has gotten off to a slow start.
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.
State officials vote to give some Jersey drivers a one year break from license fee NJ.com, 6/30/22 - Bills approved by the state Legislature during a marathon voting session Wednesday could give some New Jersey drivers what Gov. Phil Murphy promised in his budget address — a one-year reprieve from fees to renew licenses and non-driver ID cards issued by the Motor Vehicle Commission.
N.J. officials give $600M boost to highway, bridge and transit projects NJ.com, 6/30/22 - The fund that helps bankroll New Jersey highway, bridge, and transit projects are set to get a $600 million funding infusion.
NJ Transit could see $814M for Newark Penn, Hoboken and 5 other stations if Murphy signs off NorthJersey.com, 6/29/22 - Seven NJ Transit stations could receive $814 million for substantial renovations if Gov. Phil Murphy signs off on a bill that passed through the Legislature on Wednesday.
Work underway to transform abandoned NJ railroad tracks into walking, biking path New Jersey Herald, 6/29/22 - Work on a $20 million project to convert an abandoned stretch of railroad tracks into a bicycle and pedestrian path that will connect Morris and Passaic counties is finally underway, more than a decade after the start of negotiations on the property.
Port Liberte ferry, county jail and flood resiliency project are Hudson winners in $50.6 billion state budget The Jersey Journal, 6/28/22 - The state’s proposed $50.6 billion budget agreement includes millions of dollars for Jersey City’s pursuit of the Port Liberte ferry terminal, the Hudson County jail and Hoboken’s Rebuild By Design flood resiliency project.
Turnpike Authority approves $28M widening project for Parkway service areas NJ.com, 6/28/22 - A nearly $28 million widening project was approved by New Jersey Turnpike Authority commissioners on Tuesday.
More than 1M in NJ to hit the road for July 4th weekend, AAA says NJ1015.com, 6/28/22 - In projections reminiscent of pre-pandemic travel statistics, AAA Mid-Atlantic estimates that 1.3 million New Jerseyans will venture 50 miles or more from home at some point during the upcoming Independence Day weekend.
NJ Transit asks for permanent injunction and wants union fined over job action NJ.com, 6/26/22 - Lawyers for NJ Transit filed suit in U.S. District Court seeking a permanent restraining order and asking the court to fine the locomotive engineers union over a June 17 job action that forced the agency to cancel hundreds of trains and temporarily suspend service.
NJ Transit takes over contractor’s bus routes to ease crowding NJ.com, 6/24/22 - NJ Transit took over operation of 12 bus routes from a contractor that was struggling to provide drivers and is using larger buses on two busy routes to ease crowding.
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.
Murphy administration sends $58.3M to NJ Transit after missing months of payments NorthJersey.com, 6/24/22 - The Murphy administration is paid up with NJ Transit after missing six months of aid payments.
Why are so many flights being canceled? Here’s what you need to know about your summer air travel plans NJ.com, 6/23/22 - For many travelers, flying the friendly skies has not been so friendly as of late due to the amount of delays and cancellations during this summer travel season.
These 4 options for NY Penn Station addition could make your commute less hellish NJ.com, 6/23/22 - Officials are considering plans for a track level addiditon to New York's Penn Station that could eliminate some of the most hellish conditions for riders and open up the station to more NJ Transit trains after completion of the Gateway Tunnel.
Flemington Borough Police Conducting Street Smart NJ Campaign for Pedestrian Safety NJTPA Mention
TapInto, 6/23/2022 - Flemington Borough Police Chief Jerry Rotella announced that the department will be conducting a Street Smart NJ pedestrian safety education campaign to work on reducing pedestrian-motor vehicle crashes in New Jersey.
 
Designer hired for Penn Station addition as group suggests merging NJ Transit with regional railroads NJ.com, 6/23/22 -  Amtrak officials hired an international engineering company to design four options being considered for a Penn Station addition that would allow it to accommodate more NJ Transit trains after the Gateway Tunnel is completed.
Sinkhole continues to close part of critical junction between I-287 and I-78 NJ.com, 6/22/22 - An exit at a critical junction between two of the state’s major interstate highways remains closed due to a sinkhole that was reported early Sunday.
Why a NJ gas tax holiday is unlikely as Biden plans federal break to ease pain at the pump NorthJersey.com, 6/22/22 - New Jersey’s Democratic leaders are reluctant to suspend the state gas tax despite the call from President Joe Biden for states to consider following the federal government's lead as inflation and the war in Ukraine cause prices at the pump to skyrocket.
Locomotive engineers union calls for a strike vote against freight railroads NJ.com, 6/22/22 - A national union that represents locomotive engineers plans to ask its members to authorize a strike against the nation’s freight railroads.
Supreme Court to hear NY-NJ waterfront tiff, likely in ’23 NJ.com, 6/21/2022 - It could be another year before the dispute between New York and New Jersey over the future of their joint port watchdog commission is resolved.
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.
Judge signs order barring strike action by NJ Transit engineers Trains, 6/21/22 - Emergency order comes after sick calls lead to Friday shutdown, weekend train cancellations
PATH is down half its riders. Why its leader is moving ahead with $1B expansion anyway NorthJersey.com, 6/20/22 - Shortly after Clarelle DeGraffe was named general manager of the PATH transit system in 2019, she was riding the train during morning rush hour when it came to a stop outside Grove Street Station.
Carteret ferry service to Manhattan moves closer to reality MyCentralJersey.com, 6/20/22 - Plans for the construction of the borough's ferry terminal are moving forward with a contract being awarded for bulkhead installation.
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.
Gas prices dip in NJ, rise a bit across nation at large APNews.com, 6/18/2022 - Gas prices dipped a bit in New Jersey but rose a bit across the nation at large as crude oil prices dropped after the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike and amid demand concerns.
 
Ferries, Fireworks, and Firearms Dominate City Council Meetings this Week NJTPA Mention
JCityTimes.com, 6/18/2022 - It was ferries, fireworks and firearms at this week’s caucus and full meeting of the Jersey City Municipal Council.
Hoboken hasn't had a traffic death in four years.  What's it doing right? Curbed, 6/17/22 - Few drivers park next to crosswalks in Hoboken, because they can’t. Those spots are blocked off with bike racks or planters or storm drains or extra sidewalk space for pedestrians or vertical plastic pylons that deter all but the boldest delivery-truck drivers. 
Congressman Kim Helps Stafford Township Receive $992,000 For Safe Routes to School Program NJTPA Mention
InsiderNJ.com, 6/16/2022 - Today, Congressman Andy Kim (NJ-03) announced that Stafford Township will be receiving $992,000 to provide safe and active methods of transportation to school – like walking or biking – through the Federal Highways Administration’s Safe Routes to School Program.
Meeting Will Address Upgrades To Valley Street In Maplewood NJTPA Mention
Patch.com, 6/16/2022 - The project will improve safety and overall operations at 11 intersections throughout Maplewood and South Orange townships.
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.
NJ Transit conducts its first public forum on accessibility MassTransitMag.com, 6/15/2022 - New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) hosted its first accessibility form to engage and expand inclusion for customers with disabilities. 
Gateway Tunnel needed as rail ridership will grow even under most conservative predictions, report says NJ.com, 6/15/2022 - Even under the most conservative scenario, projecting up to 50% of Manhattan office employees working from home and a sluggish job market, rail ridership between New Jersey and New York will still grow, making the Gateway Tunnel a necessity, according to a new report by the Regional Plan Association.
NJ Transit looks to redesign bus routes in Hudson County, agency says PIX11.com, 6/15/2022 - NJ Transit received a sizable federal grant to help it redesign new bus routes in Hudson County, the agency announced Wednesday.
Amtrak trains will move through NJ faster after these upgrades. Here's what's new NorthJersey.com, 6/14/2022 -  Amtrak trains dashing through New Jersey are about to get a little faster. After $450 million in improvements to the overhead wires, signal cables, substations and high-speed turnouts that allow trains to...
NJ drivers could be protected from some out-of-state tickets under this bill. Here's how NorthJersey.com, 6/14/2022 - A bill sponsored by Sens. Nicholas Sacco and Declan O’Scanlon and Senate President Nicholas Scutari would prohibit state agencies from sharing a New Jersey driver’s personal information for the purpose of issuing a ticket.
You no longer need your Social Security card to get a license, Real ID in NJ. What to know NorthJersey.com, 6/13/2022 - The Motor Vehicle Commission said Monday that the requirements for both Real ID and standard state identification, including licenses, had been revised to allow for electronic verification of a Social Security number.
New York, New Jersey partner with Amtrak, seeking designers for Penn Station rebuild TransportationTodayNews.com, 6/13/2022 - Reconstruction and modernization of Penn Station is underway in a big way, uniting New York’s Metropolitan Transportation Authority, New Jersey TRANSIT and Amtrak in a hunt for proposals from architecture and engineering firms to guide its design.
Getting a Real ID or any driver’s license in N.J. just got a little easier NJ.com, 6/13/2022 - The process to get a coveted Real ID driver's license — which can be used as identification for domestic air travel and to gain access to federal buildings after May 3, 2023 — just got a little easier.
Governor Murphy Announces Justin Braz as New Jersey Department of Transportation Assistant Commissioner InsiderNJ.com, 6/13/2022 - Governor Phil Murphy today announced that Deputy Chief of Staff for Legislative Affairs Justin Braz will serve as the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) Assistant Commissioner for Transportation Policy and Chief of Staff.
Raritan Township Committeeman Sworn in as Newest Hunterdon County Commissioner NJTPA Mention
Tapinto.net, 6/10/22 - Following the retirement of longtime Hunterdon County commissioner Matt Holt on May 1, the board of county commissioners rounded out its dais with a fifth member June 7.
NYC congestion pricing plan roll out hits a 400 question federal speed bump NJ.com, 6/12/22 - New York City’s proposed congestion pricing program to charge a toll for people driving south of 60th Street in Manhattan has hit a speed bump.
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.”
A face-lift for Penn Station? Govs. Murphy, Hochul make request for proposals NorthJersey.com, 6/10/2022 - New York Penn Station — arguably the most notorious transit hub in the region and once the busiest in North America — is on the path to getting a face-lift.
More public input sought in Sinatra Drive redesign project NJ.com, 6/10/22 - Hoboken residents are being asked by city officials to weigh in on the preliminary design concepts for the Sinatra Drive Redesign Project.
Jersey City aims to purchase Port Liberte ferry terminal, expand service and customer base NJ.com, 6/10/2022 - Calling it another step in providing residents with improved transit options, Jersey City officials announced plans to purchase Port Liberte ferry terminal and provide discounts for commuters.
NJ, NY announce major step toward Penn Station modernization NJBIZ.com, 6/9/22 - At announcement June 9 in New York City, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the next step in transforming Penn Station.
George Washington Bridge closing tollbooths to go cashless, ending carpool discount NorthJersey.com, 6/9/2022 - 

Starting July 10, cars will pay tolls by driving under overhead gantries equipped with devices to scan an E-ZPass transponder or capture a picture of the license plate and send a bill in the mail to the address associated with the car.

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.
Meadowlands monorail? Study that recommends a convention center says a people mover is needed NJ.com, 6/8/2022 - Super Bowl XLVIII and two Wrestlemanias were signature main events held at MetLife stadium in the last decade, but when it came to other events associated with them, fans had to go to New York City because of a lack of event space around the stadium.
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.