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New York NY, travelers Who Fail to Wear a Mask or Face Covering Subject to Recommended $50 Fine Starting Monday, November 2
Face Coverings Are Required at Port Authority Facilities – Including Airport Terminals, PATH Stations and Trains, AirTrain Stations and Trains, Midtown Bus Terminal, GWB Bus Station and Oculus – to Help Protect Fellow Passengers and Employees from the Spread of COVID-19
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Ridgewood NJ, As part of the effort to continue its fare modernization initiative, NJ TRANSIT, in conjunction with its vendor Conduent Transportation, has begun the installation process to bring onboard ticket validators to its entire statewide bus fleet. The devices allow customers using paper and mobile barcode tickets/passes to minimize personal contact with bus operators by scanning the barcode instead of handing the operator the ticket.
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Ridgewood NJ, The gas tax in New Jersey is increasing by 9.3 cents per gallon on Thursday, October 1. This will bring the gas tax total in New Jersey to 50.7 cents. Diesel will also be taxed by 57.7 cents per gallon. This is because less gas was sold in New Jersey during the 12 months ending in June 2020.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has received a prestigious internationally recognized certification for its continued efforts to protect the integrity and privacy of corporate and customer information. NJ TRANSIT is proud to be the first public transit agency in the nation to achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification. NJ TRANSIT’s achievement of the certification highlights its commitment to protecting customer data and its proactive approach towards information security threats.
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Trenton NJ, Sal Risalvato, Executive Director of the New Jersey Gasoline, Convenience, Automotive Association (NJGCA) issued the following statement regarding the Treasury’s announcement that the tax on gasoline and diesel motor fuel will be increased by 9.3¢ a gallon starting on October 1st:
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Trenton NJ, After a thorough review of fuel consumption statistics and consultation with the Legislative Budget and Finance Officer, the Department of the Treasury announced on Friday that lower fuel consumption trends, which have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, will necessitate a gas tax increase of 9.3 cents per gallon in order to ensure compliance with the 2016 law that requires a steady stream of revenue to support the state’s Transportation Trust Fund (TTF) program.
In 2019 the Reason Foundation confirmed what New Jersey drivers may have had a hunch,the state has some of the worst road conditions in America ranking dead last in a new report on the country’s highway system.According to the annual highway report, released by the Reason Foundation, New Jersey has the worst urban traffic congestion in the U.S.
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Secaucus NJ, according to reports 12 people were injured this morning when one New Jersey Transit bus rear-ended another on a New Jersey Turnpike exit ramp on Monday morning.
The 7:15 a.m. crash occurred when a 139 bus hit the back of a 113 bus as both were traveling from Exit 16E to Route 495 east in Secaucus, according to State Police and New Jersey Transit .
Both drivers and about 10 passengers were brought to local hospitals with ‘non life-threatening injuries. NJ Transit Officials reported seven passengers on the 139 bus and six passengers on the 113 bus. Both buses were headed to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York, the 139 from Lakewood and the 113 from Dunellen , New Jersey.The ramp from the Turnpike to Route 495 remains partially closed as of 9:20 a.m.
Bus, Light Rail, Access Link and Atlantic City Rail Line Resume Regular Service; Northeast Corridor to Resume with Weekend Service Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.; Other Lines Remain Suspended while Repairs Continue
Main/Bergen County to resume on weekend schedule at 10:00 a.m.
August 4, 2020
Ridgewood NJ, in the aftermath of today’s intense and damaging storm, NJ TRANSIT anticipates service on the Northeast Corridor will resume with weekend service at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday August 5, and Atlantic City Rail Line service will resume with regular weekday service. Morris & Essex, Montclair-Boonton, Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley and Port Jervis rail lines will remain temporarily suspended for tomorrow morning’s commute as crews continue to work around the clock to clear approximately 150 trees, repair signal systems and repair overhead wires which power trains. These lines will resume service on a weekend schedule once these repairs are complete and tracks are inspected.
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is resuming the collection of cash fares and front door boarding on buses which have protective barriers installed around the bus operator beginning August 3rd. As part of NJ TRANSIT’s Your Ride to Recovery, the protective devices are being installed throughout the bus fleet to provide a barrier between the operator and customers. Cash fares and front door boarding will remain temporarily suspended on buses which have not yet had the barrier installation.
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When it comes to vacations in America, Florida is one destination that visitors just keep coming back to! Regardless of what season it is, the climate and weather in Florida are absolutely perfect for a vacation. Known for its incredible wildlife, stunning beaches and world-class theme parks, Florida has so many attractions that make it the perfect vacation destination for everyone!
Known as one of the oldest gold mining cities in the United States, Denver, Colorado attracts thousands of tourists every year. Since the municipality has a unique mix of natural landmarks and festivities, it is easy to see why this metropolitan is booming with success. In fact, Denver is one of the fastest-growing cities in Colorado. However, it can be challenging for non-locals to navigate this populous city. Whether you are planning a family or a business trip to Denver, you should know what to expect when you arrive there. We’ve compiled a list of all the crucial facts and tips you should be aware of to make the most out of your trip to Denver. So, read on to know more!
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Trenton NJ, Governor Murphy today advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from additional states with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The updated advisory includes 10 additional states – Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington – with Minnesota removed from the list. The travel advisory applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average.
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Newark NJ, United Airlines today announced that the carrier will now maximize air flow volume for all mainline aircraft high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration systems during the entire boarding and deplaning process, helping further reduce the spread of COVID-19. In combination with the HEPA filters, the air conditioning and pressurization system onboard United’s mainline aircraft recirculates the air every 2-3 minutes and removes 99.97% of particles – including viruses and bacteria during both ground and air operations – making the air onboard a plane significantly cleaner than what people typically experience in restaurants, grocery stores, schools or even some hospitals. United pilots and ground staff are working to implement this new procedure for mainline aircraft beginning July 27.
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 165, which lifts 50 percent capacity limits on NJ TRANSIT and private-carrier buses, trains, light rail vehicles and Access Link vehicles, and now requires that NJ TRANSIT and private-carriers limit vehicles to the maximum seated capacity, effective at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.
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Ridgewood NJ, The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors today approved the purchase of eight additional ALP-45A dual-powered locomotives manufactured by Bombardier Transit Corporation for a cost of approximately $70.5 million. The new locomotives will allow NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations to retire some locomotives in the fleet to increase mechanical reliability, improve on-time performance, provide operational flexibility and promote a more sustainable planet for the future.
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