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A roundup of transportation news from daily, weekly and online outlets.

NJ faces tricky geophysics to repair voids beneath Route 80 that caused sinkholes NorthJersey.com, 04/28/2025 - Despite advanced satellite, electric current and seismic technologies, uncovering 100-year-old abandoned mines is a job the New Jersey Department of Transportation is doing mostly blind.
Hoboken expands electric vehicle charging network with new stations NJ.com, 4/24/2025 — The City of Hoboken is expanding its electric vehicle charging network with the construction of new charging stations.
 
 
Plans to repair North Jersey rail bridge get downsized by feds northjersey.com, 4/24/2025 – Amtrak's project to repair the Dock Bridge — a vertical-lift rail crossing in North Jersey and one component of planned upgrades to make Northeast Corridor rail service more reliable — is being downsized by a third, according to the U.S. Department of Transportation.
 
Bridge and tunnel upgrades will deliver economic boon, report says NJ Spotlight News, 4/24/2025  — A new report makes the economic case for carrying out long-term investments in the region’s rail infrastructure, including several major projects in New Jersey that are part of the multibillion-dollar Gateway Program.
 
 
NJ TRANSIT expands ride-sharing for people with disabilities to more companies northjersey.com, 4/24/2025 — NJ TRANSIT's Access Link ride-sharing pilot program is expanding so more types of transportation companies can participate and expand the service for seniors and those with disabilities, thanks to a new law passed by the state Legislature
Judge dismisses key attacks in lawsuits trying to block NYC congestion pricing New Jersey Herald, 4/21/2025 — A federal judge in New York has dismissed several arguments made in four different cases filed to block New York City's congestion pricing toll, giving a boost to proponents of the tolling plan.
 
NJ TRANSIT riders with disabilities call for accessibility improvements News 12 New Jersey, 4/21/2025 — NJ TRANSIT has awarded a $5 million contract to replace the escalators after several years. The project timeline has moved up — the new escalators should be ready in about a year.
 

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Research Transfers

Some recent research postings from InTransition magazine.

Report Quantifies Freight Rail Impact Rail moves freight more efficiently than trucks, reduces traffic congestion by removing trucks from highways, and contributes some $233 billion in economic output.

Users Choose Ride Hail Over Transit to Save Time Users choose ride hail services over transit to save time, even when their destinations are served by transit, according to a study of Chicago area commuters.

Bus Lines Expand as Ridership Grows Major bus lines expanded along the country’s busiest corridors, upgrading to technologically advanced coaches, and prioritizing densely travel routes in the Northeast and warm weather regions.

Issues & Insights

A list of links to recent articles, reports and announcements relating to transportation policy, legislation and research.

Four Ways Cities Could Be More Inclusive for Mobility Challenges Greater Good Magazine, April 24, 2025 - Policymakers and experts need to go beyond minimum standards and examine how urban spaces continue to exclude people with disabilities. What does it mean for a city to be accommodating to all its citizens? This requires understanding how individuals feel included and valued in the places they live, and responding to their needs by emphasizing genuine inclusivity?
Driverless trucks are rolling in Texas, ushering in new era Axios.com April 24, 2025 Drivers along a 200-mile stretch of I-45 between Dallas and Houston should get ready for something new: The semi-truck in the next lane might not have anyone in the driver's seat.
NYC officials eye waterway barges, cargo bikes to reduce trucks on streets Gothamist, April 23, 2025 - The transportation department unveiled three new curbside “microhubs” on the that offer parking spaces for cargo bikes operated by select delivery companies - it's a step toward making the city’s booming package delivery industry more efficient.
The Secret Formula for Faster Trains CityLab Transportation, April 10, 2025 - A new report shows how Amtrak and commuter railroads can reduce “dead time” and increase speeds for less than it would cost to build new high-speed rail lines.
What’s So Hard About Building Trains? New York Times, April 2, 2025 - In Florida, Brightline has proved that it can operate reliable, well-designed passenger trains that people want to ride. Can the public sector do the same?

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