file photo Village of Ridgewood
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, the Van Neste Square bus station has been removed as part of an ongoing effort to enhance the downtown area. The Village Council, in collaboration with the Historic Preservation Commission (HPC) and the Central Business District Advisory Committee, is working to select a permanent replacement that aligns with Ridgewood’s historic charm.
Meanwhile NJ TRANSIT continues to accelerate the modernization of its bus fleet with today’s authorization by the Board of Directors to purchase 208 60-foot articulated buses and 20 Battery Electric Buses. These new buses will replace outdated 40-foot transit buses currently in use. The longer articulated buses, which bend in the middle, provide capacity for 100 customers, compared to the approximately 50 customers on the buses they are replacing. The Battery Electric Buses advance the goal of transitioning to a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040 in line with Governor Murphy’s Energy Master Plan. The purchase is part of a broader commitment to replace all outdated buses and trains, fully modernizing the fleet to improve reliability and enhance the customer experience.
“Replacing outdated buses and rail cars across our system is part of our continued commitment to improving service for our customers — and today’s Board action is a meaningful step forward,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “Governor Murphy’s FY2026 budget continues to prioritize transit, giving NJ TRANSIT the ability to accelerate advancing a modern, more reliable fleet that will better accommodate growing ridership and significantly enhance the customer experience.”
With today’s authorization from the Board, NJ TRANSIT will purchase 208 60-foot articulated buses, including spare parts, and 20 Battery Electric Buses at a cost not to exceed $393,432,390.00, plus 10 percent for contingencies, subject to the availability of funds. A vendor and contract will be finalized during the procurement process.
The new articulated buses will provide fleet reliability at reduced operating and maintenance costs and will be equipped with the latest technology to significantly reduce vehicle exhaust emissions. The advanced emissions systems in these buses will produce approximately 80 percent fewer emissions than the buses they replace. In addition, the articulated and Battery Electric Buses will feature low flooring to allow customers to embark and disembark more quickly. All new buses will include new customer amenities such as USB charging ports, security cameras, blind spot cameras and turn warning systems to enhance customer experience and safety.
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What is pictured meets the need. NJ Transit has offered to put two there for free. It is time for the village to start making fiscally responsible decisions.
It must of been cold this morning. And it is small.
Wear a coat, and dress according to the weather.
Take the freebies and move on.
Use the free shelters and reallocate the money to health and wellness programs cut by DOGE if those are so critical.
They should have put 1/2 the pavilion there that is taken up space at Habernickel and looks horrid
go go bar?
James can you cover the fact that the new village manager is extremely rude to residents who speak up?
Why? Everyone knows he got this job because he was Vagianos puppet. .. then why does he have this ego and superiority complex?