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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

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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.

Looming Real ID requirement for air travel delayed 2 years NJ.com, 12/5/22

N.J. could have the first law in the U.S. requiring adults to wear a bike helmet NJ.com, 12/2/22

NJ Transit employees make a commuter train in a magical Santa’s express for kids NJ.com, 12/2/22

Delivery of NJ Transit’s next 7 electric buses delayed – again NJ.com, 12/1/22

Judge OKs ferry service switch on busy N.J. commuter route NJ.com, 11/30/22

Newark will launch monthly bus pass program for high school students in 2023 Newark.Chalkbeat.org, 11/29/22

Why some say hydrogen buses could be N.J.’s eco-friendly transit solution NJ.com, 11/29/22

Traffic pattern change in Edison aims to alleviate school congestion MyCentralJersey.com, 11/29/2022

NJ Transit, Berkeley College announce strategic partnership NJBiz.com, 11/29/2022

New Terminal A marks next step of Newark airport’s redevelopment (slideshow) NJBiz, 11/28/2022

Where things stand on Manville's long-awaited $3 million Main Street safety project MyCentralJersey.com, 11/28/2022 - NJTPA MENTION

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

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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.