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The NJTPA is the federally authorized Metropolitan Planning Organization for the 13-county northern New Jersey region. Each year, we oversee over $2 billion in transportation improvement projects and provide a forum for interagency cooperation and public input.
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Bergen County, located in the northeast corner of New Jersey has a population of 905,116. The county offers close proximity to New York City. Home to the George Washington Bridge, Bergen County has rail and bus service for the approximately 70,000 residents who travel to New York City each day. NJ Transit's Secaucus Transfer provides Bergen County commuters with rail access to New York's Penn Station.
More information is available at Bergen County Profile
Essex County, with a population of 783,969, is home to Newark, the county seat, and is one of the industrial and financial centers of the state and the entire Northeast. The county possesses a wide range of transportation facilities, from Port Newark to Newark Liberty International Airport to extensive commuter rail service. The county is a hub for major national and international transportation, providing freight service by trucks and rail. There is local and national passenger rail service and easy access to the NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway.
More information is available at Essex County Profile
Hudson County, with a population of 634,266, is the most densely populated county in the state. Jersey City, the county seat, is a commercial and industrial center. Hudson County's high population density creates a variety of transportation challenges to moving people safely, economically and efficiently. The county's travelers are well served by extensive mass transit and infrastructure, including the PATH, the Hudson Bergen Light Rail system and many bus lines. Hoboken Terminal is a major hub of train, bus and ferry activity.
More information is available at Hudson County Profile
Hunterdon County, with a population of 128,349, is situated on the Delaware River at the western boundary of the state. Commerce and industry have sprung up along major transportation routes in the County, including Routes 31 and 202 and Interstate 78. Route 31 is undergoing a much-needed expansion to accommodate growth and improve safety.
More information is available at Hunterdon County Profile
Middlesex County, with a population of 809,858, is situated in the heart of New Jersey. The state's major transportation systems - the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, the Northeast Corridor rail line, Routes 1 and 9, Interstate 287 - converge in the county, forming a virtual crossroads for the state.
More information is available at Middlesex County Profile
Monmouth County, with a population of 630,380, has 27 miles of beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. The county's transportation network focuses on the North Jersey Coast Line, the Garden State Parkway and Route 9.
More information is available at Monmouth County Profile
Morris County, with a population of 492,276 and proximity to New York City, has an excellent transportation system and other assets have attracted Fortune 500 companies. NJ Transit provides service to thousands of commuters, many of whom ride the MidTown Direct service to Manhattan. Bus service links the county's 39 municipalities to the rest of the metropolitan region. The county also makes use of an extensive road system, which includes major corridors such as Interstates 287 and 80.
More information is available at Morris County Profile
Ocean County, with a population of 576,567, is New Jersey's second-largest county and home to two barrier beaches, Island Beach and Long Beach Island, and much of New Jersey's Pinelands ecosystem. The Garden State Parkway provides access to affordable and available land in Ocean County within commuting distance of northern New Jersey and New York City. The county also is not far from Philadelphia.
More information is available at Ocean County Profile
Passaic County, with a population of 501,226, has diversified towns, including both urban and rural communities. The southeastern part of the county is the industrial and commercial core while the northwestern area is mostly residential. The county's transportation network includes Interstate 80 and key NJ Transit commuter lines.
More information is available at Passaic County Profile
Somerset County, with a population of 323,444, is located in the heart of Central New Jersey. The county has various transportation links to the rest of the region, including interstates 78 and 287 and the Raritan Valley and Peapack Gladstone passenger lines.
More information is available at Somerset County Profile
Sussex County, with a population of 149,265, is located in the northwest corner of the state. The county retains much of its historically rural character, even as it continues to grow and develop. Route 15 is the key transportation corridor in the county and provides a link to Interstate 80 and the rest of the region.
More information is available at Sussex County Profile
Union County, with a population of 536,499, is a highly urban and densely populated county that is also home to nature preserves and quiet suburbs. Some of the county's core strengths include its centralized location and outstanding transportation infrastructure, including the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, extensive freight and passenger rail service, and the Port of Elizabeth. The Goethals Bridge serves as New Jersey's gateway to Staten Island and markets beyond.
More information is available at Union County Profile
Warren County, with a population of 108,692, is located in the western part of the state. It is bordered by the Delaware River and sits entirely in the river's watershed. In recent years, housing and commercial development has increased along key transportation corridors such as Route 46 and Interstate 78.
More information is available at Warren County Profile
Newark, with a population of 266,736, is the third-oldest American City and New Jersey's largest. Much of Newark's business is built on its excellent transportation network. In addition to Newark Liberty International Airport and Port Newark, there is an extensive system of freight rail lines. The majority of the state's passenger rail lines converge at Penn Station in Newark, a regional transportation hub. The New Jersey Turnpike and other major roads also connect Newark to the region.
More information is available at Newark Profile
Jersey City, with a population of 242,845, is the county seat of Hudson County. The city boasts extensive transportation and infrastructure, including the Hudson Bergen Light Rail system, the PATH, rail freight facilities, a deepwater port and trucking terminals. Ready access to the New Jersey Turnpike and other major roads also exists.
More information is available at Jersey City Profile