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Gov. Murphy urges FAA to cut down on non-essential helicopter flights newjersey.news12.com August 29, 2025 

Record-breaking traffic expected on Labor Day weekend. What to know about NJ Transit, PATH changes northjersey.com August 29, 2025 

Teaching Safe Cycling in Passaic, New Jersey betterbikeshare.org August 29, 2025 

NY Penn Station Set for Multi-Billion-Dollar Overhaul in 2027 wnnj.iheart.com August 28, 2025 

NJ Transit launches Jersey Journeys campaign to mark nation’s 250th anniversary wrnjradio.com August 28, 2025 

Trans-Bridge Lines adds Newark Airport routes, restores cruise port service lehighvalleylive.com August 28, 2025 

PATH’s Hoboken Terminal will be closed for 5 days. Here are your travel options. NJ.com, 08/27/2025 (PAYWALL)

$2.7M Streetscape Project to Transform Manasquan’s Downtown Tapinto.net, 08/26/2025

Heavily traveled bridge in Bridgewater will be replaced. Here's what to know MyCentralJersey.com, 08/26/2025

NJ Transit launches interactive map showcasing historical sites across the state News12, 08/26/2025

New Lodi Bridge Re-Opens After $3+ Million Dollar Project tapinto.net, 08/25/2025

This New Jersey city achieved zero traffic deaths. Could it be a model for Santa Cruz? santacruzlocal.org, 08/25/2025

NJ launches statewide advanced traffic management system NJBIZ.com, 08/25/2025

Route 80 sinkholes may be abated for now, but there are more, DOT commissioner says newjerseyhills.com, 08/22/2025

DWI checkpoints planned for Route 35 in Middlesex County mycentralnewjersey.com August 22, 2025 

Regional Roundup

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

Ridgewood Receives Funding for Van Neste Square Bus Shelter tapinto.net, 8/22/2025 — The Village of Ridgewood received a letter in late July from New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner Francis O’Connor detailing the village’s award of $146,935.00 for the Van Neste Square Bus Shelter Improved Mobility Project.
 

Hudson County to designate Hackensack River Greenway with new signs in Bayonne roi.nj.com, 08/21/2025 - Hudson County Executive Craig Guy will host an event officially designating the Hackensack River Greenway with new signs along the waterfront walkway of Stephen R. Gregg Park in Bayonne. It will be held on Aug. 25 starting at 12 noon at the pavilion on the park’s northwest corner, 930 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Bayonne. 
 

70 Years Ago Next Week, Record-Setting Delaware River Flood Devastated Commission's Bridge Network tapinto.net, 08/21/2025 - In recognition of the approaching 70^th anniversary of the worst flood ever recorded along the Delaware River, the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission today reissued the brief account of the flood that appeared in the agency’s 1955 annual report.
 

New Jersey wants to electrify all public buses by 2035 with $82 million yearly subsidy that you will pay for whether you take the bus or not shorenewsnetwork.com, 08/21/2025 - New Jersey lawmakers are advancing a sweeping plan that would require all motorbuses purchased for public transportation in the state to be electric-powered by 2035 — backed by $82 million in annual funding and a detailed, statewide transition strategy.
 

Sayreville lowers speed limit along Main Street MyCentralJersey.com, 08/21/2025 - The Sayreville Economic and Redevelopment Agency (SERA) authorized the agency engineer, CME Associates, to review the traffic conditions on Main Street between Washington Road and MacArthur Avenue in order to determine an appropriate and reasonable speed limit for this section of the roadway.

Flights through Newark Airport to be reduced until 2026. What will it mean for travelers? NJ.com, 08/20/2025 - The Federal Aviation Administration proposed extending the current caps on hourly flight arrivals and departures at Newark Airport to October 2026. The proposal could affect passenger volume, travel, and business at the airport.

TSA bans new items in checked bags. See what they are, why they're banned. MyCentralJersey.com, 08/20/2025 - Following Transportation Security Administration rules is important not only to get to your plane on time but also to keep others safe. TSA recently got rid of the shoes-off rule, but it still maintains the 3.4-ounce rule for liquids.

Asbury Park Lowers Citywide Speed Limit to 25 MPH Tapinto.net, 08/19/2025 - The City of Asbury Park has officially reduced its speed limit to 25 miles per hour across all streets in an effort to increase safety for drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists. The change is part of the city’s broader traffic calming measures designed to make roadways safer and more accessible for everyone.

Carteret’s Ferry Terminal Takes a Big Step Forward: Borough Seeks Construction Bids tapinto.net, 08/18/2025 - This borough’s long-awaited waterfront ferry terminal is taking a big step forward. It is finally seeking construction bids – due Tuesday, Sept. 30th – for a four-story complex that will be the centerpiece of its waterfront renaissance.
 

End Of Summer DWI Crackdown Underway In Somerset County patch.com, 08/18/2025 - Somerset County law enforcement officers are participating in the 2025 "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Statewide Crackdown that will run from Aug. 15 through Sept. 1.
 

Toll of Commuting: Inside look at NJ Transit’s K-9 unit newjersey.news12.com, 08/18/2025 - Among the many employees at New Jersey Transit are more than a dozen who have four legs. “To the officer, it's work,” said New Jersey Transit Police Chief Christopher Trucillo. “To the dog, it's play.” NJ Transit Police K-9s Kenny and Stokes are two of the 15 dogs in the unit. They specialize in bomb and drug detection.
 

Disabled Amtrak Riders See Progress, but Still ‘Feel Like Freight’ nytimes.com, 08/18/2025 - Passengers are facing blocked wheelchair space, getting stuck in doors and suffering other indignities 35 years after the Americans With Disabilities Act became law.
 
 

Temporary bus terminal is the first sign Hoboken Connect development is coming soon NJ.com 08/18/2025 - The eight-lane open air temporary terminal accommodates the 10 interstate and local bus routes that serve Hoboken. Opened on Aug. 9, it was built on the site of a parking lot, replacing the old terminal which had through lanes protected by a large canopy.

Big Plans for a Busy Street: Spring Lake Targets First Avenue for Enhancements tapinto.net, 08/14/2025 - The Borough of Spring Lake is taking another step toward improving pedestrian safety and transit access along one of its most traveled corridors.
 

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Research Transfers

Some recent research postings from InTransition magazine.

Leading Pedestrian Intervals in New York City Reduced Injuries A seven-second head start for pedestrians crossing the street reduced injuries in New York City by a third, according to a study of more than 6,000 intersections.

Walking and Biking Accounts for <10% of Trips in Most of the U.S. Walking and biking accounts for less than 10 percent of trips in more than two-thirds of U.S. counties, according to a new report.

Density, Street Design Lead to More Walking, Biking Density and street design are the strongest predictors of high walking and biking rates, with a recent study suggesting that if every city expanded its bike lane network and redesigned streets to match Copenhagen, Denmark, private vehicle emissions could be cut by 6 percent and generate $435 million in health benefits.

Issues & Insights

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

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