Ridgewood NJ, several Ridgewood bus commuters have advised members of our staff that the terminal building area at Van Neste Square is basically unlit during the early morning commuting hours. The only lighting in the area reportedly comes from a parking lot behind the building.
Garfield NJ, a tragic incident occurred Tuesday morning when a man was struck and killed by a train traveling from Bergen County to Hoboken, according to NJ Transit.
The incident took place at approximately 7:49 a.m. when Bergen County Line train 1154, which had departed from Suffern, New York, at 7:09 a.m. and was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken by 8:14 a.m., hit an adult male pedestrian near the Garfield Station, close to Outwater Lane.
Ridgewood NJ, the Ridgewood blog has heard from Village commuters that the tunnel under the train tracks is absolutely fine. It is well lit, and it is functional. There’s an area or two that needs a little shoring up, and it needs some power washing, and a coat of fresh paint. Somehow this is turning in to a $1 million price tag, followed by another $1 million price tag by Jeannie Johnson and her pie-in-the-sky plans for mosaics and murals. $2 million for a tunnel that people just walk through on their way to catch the train, or on their way to get home after work. Fiscal responsibility ? We think not!
Montvale NJ, according to Mayor Mike Ghassali, the NJ Turnpike has told me they’re reopening the Montvale Park and Ride on Tuesday, October 1st. The gas station and the eatery location will open later next month. There are over 400 parking spaces now with all new redesigned parking lot.
New York NY, New York City Democrat Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted by a federal grand jury, marking a significant turning point in an ongoing series of investigations surrounding his administration. The exact charges remain sealed, but sources familiar with the case confirmed the indictment, first reported by The New York Times.
Ridgewood NJ, in a move aimed at alleviating commuter frustration, Governor Murphy has announced a fare holiday for all NJ TRANSIT customers from August 26th through September 2nd, 2024. During this week-long period, fares will be waived across all modes of transportation, offering some relief to riders who have endured recent service disruptions.
Free Rides Across NJ TRANSIT: August 26 – September 2, 2024
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
Ridgewood NJ, from August 26 through September 2, 2024, NJ TRANSIT is offering a special “Thank You” to its loyal customers by waiving fares across its entire network. During this week, passengers can enjoy free rides on all modes of NJ TRANSIT transportation, from buses and trains to light rail services.
Ridgewood NJ, we have learned that there will be a ticket crack down on any cars dropping off or picking up passengers via cars idling or blocking the pedestrian crosswalk in front of the Ridgewood Train Station mornings and late afternoon and evenings.
Perhaps completing the car turn away or before the drop off area away from the pedestrian white striped Crossing line grid. When the lot is full mid-Day – this might create a catch 22 situation as drivers might ask exactly where is the authorized passenger drop off area ( without car idling)
Ridgewood NJ, in a surprising move, Governor Phil Murphy announced on Thursday that NJ Transit will be offering a fare holiday from August 26 through September 2, waiving all fares on buses, trains, and light rail services. This election year gesture comes as a way to thank commuters for their patience after a summer marred by significant service disruptions.
Ridgewood NJ, in light of Governor Murphy considering Republican calls to conduct an updated audit of NJ Transit, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) is calling for the formation of a bipartisan coalition to set politics aside and address NJ Transit’s ongoing structural and operational issues.
New York Penn Station, on Thursday, NJ Transit commuters experienced a nightmare scenario when their train lost power in a tunnel, leaving them stranded for nearly three hours without air conditioning. The incident unfolded when the train suffered a power disruption affecting multiple tracks, leading to a prolonged ordeal for passengers.