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Thursday Rush Hour Commute Out of NY Penn Station Disrupted Over Signal Problems on Portal Bridge

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New York NY, commuting nightmare hits NY Penn Station on Thursday evenings rush hour when authorities  temporarily suspended NJ Transit rail service to and from Penn Station in Manhattan, New York, New York, May 11 due to a signal issue at the Portal Bridge that spans the Hackensack River in Hudson County, New Jersey. Officials did not immediately provide an estimate as to when service would resume. NJ Transit authorities have said that NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ Transit buses and the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) transit system at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street, New York. Amtrak train services have also experienced delays due to “signal issues and rail congestion” in the New York metropolitan area.

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Long Live Remote Work: MTA’s Congestion Pricing to Cost NJ Drivers from $9 to $23 to Drive South of 60th Street in Manhattan

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Ridgewood NJ, The Federal Highway Administration approved the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s plan to add a controversial toll (congestion pricing) around Manhattan’s central business district. A group of Congress members from New Jersey both Democrats and Republicans – called on New York Governor Kathy Hochul to cancel the plan, saying that it will “impose significant new costs” on New Jersey commuters and families. The signees included Reps. Thomas Kean Jr., Frank Pallone Jr., Bill Pascrell Jr., Donald Payne Jr., Mikie Sherrill, Jeff Van Drew and Bonnie Watson Coleman.

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Amtrak Pedestrian Strike Near Secaucus Junction Shut Down Northeast Corridor During Wednesday Nights Rush

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Secaucus NJ, yesterday at 5:26 pm rail service into and out of Penn Station New York was suspended due to an Amtrak pedestrian strike near Secaucus Junction. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ TRANSIT bus and PATH at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken and 33rd Street.

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NJ TRANSIT Introduces Bicycle, Scooter and Pedestrian Access Survey

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Ridgewood NJ, In celebration of Earth Day, NJ TRANSIT is continuing its mission to advance sustainable transportation and environmental responsibility through new and ongoing initiatives. This year, NJ TRANSIT is offering new customers an opportunity to Try TRANSIT free – and will also launch its first ever Bicycle, Scooter and Pedestrian Access Survey. The survey aims to gather information and assist NJ TRANSIT in supporting safer access to public transit for cyclists, scooter riders, and pedestrians.

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Ridgewood Crew Takes First Place at the 2023 Third Manny Flick

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Ridgewood NJ , the Ridgewood Crew team recently participated in the third of the 2023 Manny Flick / Horvat Series of rowing races before the annual regatta season begins. In the rowing world, the only regattas on the Schuylkill are the upcoming City Championships, the Catholic League Championships, and the Stotesbury Cup Regatta. To give the crews time to size up the competition beforehand, local teams came up with a series for the rowers at the “flicks” on the same racecourse. The “flicks” are named after Manuel A. Flick, a father who organized the first series in the 1950s. The one-day regatta attracted 81 clubs. Ridgewood Crew had 16 entries, more than any other participating club.  A summary of Ridgewood Crew successful results follows. 

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Judge Hands Individual Charged With Seven Separate Lewd Acts Directed Towards Female Bus Operators a One Year Suspension From NJ Transit Services

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Newark NJ, Superior Court Judge has granted NJ TRANSIT’s request to suspend for a period of one year the riding privileges of an individual who had been charged with at least seven separate lewd acts aboard NJ TRANSIT buses in the past two years.

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NJ TRANSIT Implements Emergency Bus Service Rescue Plan for DeCamp Customers

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Rescue Plan Mitigates Impacts for Overwhelming Majority of Weekday DeCamp Customers including Bergen County 

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NJ TRANSIT has announced an emergency bus service plan to provide as many alternate transit options for weekday DeCamp bus customers as possible.  The plan includes extending four existing NJ TRANSIT bus routes that will accommodate approximately 85% of current weekday DeCamp customers. The remaining customers will largely be accommodated by leveraging existing bus, rail and light rail service, as well as local municipal bus shuttles in West Orange and Bloomfield. NJ TRANSIT is also launching a comprehensive informational campaign to assist DeCamp customers in identifying their available alternatives.

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PORT AUTHORITY OPENS FREE SECURE BIKE PARKING AT MIDTOWN BUS TERMINAL FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES

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New York NY, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the opening of the largest free, secure bicycle parking facility for public use in Manhattan as part of the agency’s commitment to enhance access across its facilities. The 20-bike secure bicycle parking enclosure outside the Midtown Bus Terminal offers innovative, secure bike storage options through an agency partnership with Brooklyn-based company Oonee, which maintains several bike parking pods in New York and New Jersey.

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New Jersey Transit Police Apprehend Man Wanted for Arson at Hoboken Terminal⁣

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Hoboken NJ, On Sunday, March 19th, NJ TRANSIT Police Officers, Port Authority Police Department, and Hoboken Fire Department responded to an active fire at the Hoboken Bus Terminal. NJTPD Officers moved all commuters and non-essential personnel to safety and the fire was extinguished without injury. Surveillance footage captured the incident and the suspect believed responsible for intentionally causing the fire.⁣

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PATH Debuts 9-Car Service on the Newark-World Trade Center Line

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Trwill take the first step tomorrow in a planned major expansion of PATH service along the Newark-World Trade Center line. On Thursday, March 23, PATH will operate 9-car trains on the NWK-WTC line for the first time in its 100-year history.

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NJ TRANSIT INTRODUCES NEW CASH PAYMENT OPTION WITHIN ITS MOBILE APP

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“Cash in App” Feature Allows Customers to Use Cash at Participating Retailers to Load Value for Purchasing NJ TRANSIT Mobile Tickets

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is bringing the convenience and flexibility of its Mobile App to more customers with the introduction of a new cash payment option. Customers who prefer to use cash or don’t have a debit or credit card can now take advantage of all of the benefits of the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App with the new Cash in App feature. Customers can utilize more than 1,000 convenient participating network retailers in New Jersey like 7-Eleven, Walgreens, CVS, Family Dollar and more to convert cash directly to digital balances in the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App which can then be used to purchase electronic NJ TRANSIT tickets and passes.

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DeCamp Bus Lines Calls it Quits on New York Commuter Service

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Montclair NJ, DeCamp Bus Lines, based in Montclair New Jersey, will be ceasing commuter services to and from New York City effective April 7 after failing to recapture pre-pandemic ridership levels.

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SAY THANKS TO YOUR NJ TRANSIT OPERATOR FOR “TRANSIT OPERATOR APPRECIATION DAY”

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Ridgewood NJ, in recognition of Transit Operator Appreciation Day on Saturday, March 18th, NJ TRANSIT is celebrating the men and women who keep the transportation system moving, whether it’s on a train, bus, light rail or Access Link vehicle.  Beginning now through Tuesday, March 21st, NJ TRANSIT has made it possible for customers to thank an NJ TRANSIT employee they appreciate by going to njtransit.com/thanks and letting us know about your favorite transit operator or train crew member!  In return, you may get a “thanks” back from us.

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NJ TRANSIT Bus and Rail Service for Presidents’ Day, Monday, February 20, 2023

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Ridgewood NJ, on February 20, 2023, NJ TRANSIT Rail service will operate an enhanced weekend schedule for Presidents’ Day. The enhanced weekend schedule includes additional trains during the morning and afternoon/evening “peak” periods. See shaded trains in timetables and printable schedules and check footnotes for operating dates. Select NJ TRANSIT bus routes will operate on a special holiday or weekend schedule. Some routes will operate on a regular weekday schedule or will not operate.

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New Jersey Transit Police Officer headed home spots a man wanted for Domestic Violence , Apprehends and Recovers a Loaded Gun

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Newark NJ, after completing a recent tour of duty, New Jersey Transit Police Officer Candia stowed his uniform and prepared to head home from District 2. Remaining alert, Candia visually scanned the concourse as he moved through Newark Penn Station. Candia spotted and immediately recognized a man who was wanted for domestic violence by Newark Police.

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