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NJ Transit gets $50K shout-out for World Cup anti-human trafficking campaign nj.com December 5, 2025 PATH debuts reloadable TAPP card as MetroCard sales, refills end after Dec. 31 roi-nj.com December 5, 2025 The History + Evolution of New Jersey’s Hudson River Walkway hobokengirl.com December 4, 2025 Critics oppose plan for new e-bike regulations New Jersey Monitor December 4, 2025 NJ Transit and Horizon begin process for redevelopment of Newark’s Penn Plaza East ROI-NJ.com, December 3, 2025 NJ gas tax hike means more pain at the pump in 2026 NJ1015.com, December 2, 2025 Toll of Commuting: New Rumson-Sea Bright bridge aims to ease traffic in Monmouth County newyork.news12.com December 2, 2025 N.J. first state to unveil ‘ambitious’ statewide plan to reduce traffic deaths to zero nj.com December 2, 2025 New Jersey Residents Without REAL ID To Face New Fee patch.com December 2, 2025 One-on-one with outgoing NJ Transit CEO njspotlightnews.org December 1, 2025 2026 Toll Rates Approved to Increase January 1, 2026 tapinto.net December 1, 2025 Murphy releases 2024 Energy Master Plan outlining ‘no-regrets’ strategy for New Jersey’s clean, affordable energy future wrnjradio.com December 1, 2025 Regional Roundup A roundup of transportation news from daily, weekly and online outlets. 'Safe Streets For All' Discussions Being Held For Union County Residents patch.com November 28, 2025 Union County, along with the City of Elizabeth, is hosting two virtual community meetings to discuss areas of high vehicle crash volumes in different neighborhoods. How crews keep the aging Hudson River rail tunnels operating newjerseymonitor.com November 27, 2025 Every night, about 20 to 30 workers head inside the rail tunnels under the Hudson River to make sure New Jersey commuters can make it safely in and out of Manhattan. Rick Cotton, Head of the Port Authority, Is Stepping Down nytimes.com November 26, 2025 Rick Cotton, who oversaw the rebuilding of LaGuardia Airport and several other major infrastructure projects in the New York City region in more than eight years as executive director of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, plans to retire in January, the agency announced on Monday. NJ ZIP reopens with funding rounds of $37.5M each roi-nj.com November 26. 2025 GreenPower Motor Company Inc., a leading manufacturer and distributor of all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission medium and heavy-duty vehicles serving the cargo and delivery market, shuttle and transit space and school bus sector, announced that its EV Star line of products is eligible for incentives under the reopened New Jersey Zero-Emission Incentive Program (NJ ZIP). 2 million from NJ expected to travel for Thanksgiving njbiz.com November 26, 2025 More than 2 million New Jerseyans are set to travel 50 miles or more over the Thanksgiving holiday – an increase of nearly 31,000 people (up 1.6% from 2024), according to AAA. Toll increases are coming to Delaware River bridges. Here’s how much more you will pay to cross. NJ.com, November 25, 2025 - Drivers using the eight toll bridges run by the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission will pay higher tolls in 2026, with tolls increasing to $2 for E-ZPass and $5 for non-E-ZPass drivers of passenger vehicles. State awards millions for road projects. Check your North Jersey town northjersey.com November 24, 2025 A total of $150 million in grants from the state will go toward upgrading New Jersey roads, bridges and safety infrastructure, Gov. Phil Murphy announced. NJ Transit announces extra service for Thanksgiving travelers roi-nj.com November 24, 2025 NJ Transit announced Nov. 21 that it is adding additional service for the Thanksgiving weekend, as well as allowing two children 11 and younger to travel free with each fare-paying adult during the holiday season. NJ's Least Favorite Roadways - No. 2 - Garden State Parkway newjersey.news12.com November 24, 2025 New Jersey’s second least-favorite road to drive on is the one that bears its name. Thinking of Giving an E-Bike or E- Scooter? Newton Police have a Reminder About Local Laws tapinto.net November 24, 2025 The Newton Police Department reminds parents as they consider E-bikes and E-Scooters as gifts for their children, there are laws and safety issues to keep in mind. Billions more are needed to fix nation’s air traffic control, feds say on eve of the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record With record numbers expected to fly this Thanksgiving, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asked travelers for patience and Congress for $20 billion to fund the modernization of air traffic control. US Transportation Department endorses a female crash test dummy that more closely resembles women wfmz.com November 21, 2025 The U.S. government on Thursday released a new crash test dummy design that advocates believe will help make cars safer for women. Historic $45B plan will build new airport terminals, add rail service, but tolls and fares will rise nj.com November 14, 2025 Port Authority officials unveiled an ambitious $45 billion capital plan Thursday that funds expanding Newark Airport, long-sought after PATH rail service increases and construction of a new bus terminal. News Archive Get the weekly Regional Roundup of news sent to you by subscribing to the NJTPA E-list. Research Transfers Some recent research postings from InTransition magazine. Truck Congestion has Outpaced Overall Congestion Truck congestion has almost doubled compared to congestion for all vehicles since 2019, according to a new report. Two-thirds of Minnesota Rebate Recipients Bought Their First E-bike Two-thirds of those surveyed in Minnesota’s e-bike rebate program said they were able to purchase their first e-bike thanks to the rebate, with half of rebates going to households earning less than $75,000 annually. Brooklyn Tops Large Cities for Best Bike Network A tiny Michigan town has the best bicycle network in the world while Brooklyn unseated Minneapolis as tops among the largest cities, according to a leading advocacy organization's scorecard. Issues & Insights A list of links to recent articles, reports and announcements relating to transportation policy, legislation and research. The Salt Lake burbs are leaning on transit-oriented development to squeeze in housing KUER, December 2, 2025 - Increasingly, growing cities are turning to innovative ways to encourage housing and commercial development — especially near existing transit hubs. Truckers Say These Are The Best (And Worst) Highways In The U.S. Jalopnik, November 30, 2025 - While these ratings may not be conclusive as to the state of the highways, they do reflect the shared opinions and first-hand experiences of some of the most frequent users of these roads. The Shocking Crash That Led One County to Reckon With the Dangers of E-Bikes The New York Times Magazine, November 30, 2025 - Two more California laws now prohibit the sale of apps that modify e-bikes to increase their speed beyond the legal limit, as well as the sale of devices that enable such modification. How E-Deliveries Are Fueling More Crashes, Traffic, Pollution & Worker Injuries Insurance Journal, November 26, 2025 -Rapidly growing e-commerce and last-mile delivery services have contributed to significant increases in crashes, traffic, workplace injuries and air pollution, according to a report from New York City Comptroller Brad Lander. Amtrak sets ridership record in 2025 as capacity constraints continue: Analysis TrainsPRO, November 16, 2025 - Amtrak ridership grew 5% in the fiscal year ending Sept. 30 and revenue surged 11% as robust Northeast Regional gains offset fewer Acela frequencies on the Northeast Corridor. The railroad carried nearly 34.5 million passengers while ticket revenue was $2.7 billion. Read More...