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NJ Transit Summer Discount Packages Include Beach Excursions, Buy One, Get One and More

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Ridgewood NJ, whether you’re headed to the beach, or any of New Jersey’s great summer destinations, you can take advantage of NJ TRANSIT’s exceptional promotional discounts beginning today, May 22, and running throughout the summer. Both new and returning customers can save on summer travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including beach excursion fare discounts for low-cost, round-trip weekday tickets to some of New Jersey’s most popular shore destinations. Details for all promotions can be found at www.njtransit.com/summer. In addition, Memorial Day weekend will have early getaway service and additional Jersey Shore shuttle train service to kick off the summer season!

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Effective July 1, 2024 All NJ Transit Tickets Are Subject to a 30 day Expiration Policy

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Ridgewood NJ, beginning Monday, July 1, 2024, all printed and digital NJ TRANSIT one-way tickets will now have a 30-day expiration period. Here are the details of the updated policy:

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NJ Transit Police perform life-saving CPR to save choking child

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Trenton, N.J. – New Jersey Transit Police officers used life-saving skills to save the life of a choking 3-year-old.

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The Regional Plan Association Says Hudson Tunnel Project Will Generate 95,000 Jobs, and Over $19 Billion In Economic Activity

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Jersey City NJ, a new report released today by Regional Plan Association (RPA) finds that the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP) will generate $19.6 billion in economic activity and create approximately 95,000 jobs during its construction – an increase of 20,000 jobs over previous estimates.

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NYC’s Congestion Pricing System Set to Roll Out June 30: What You Need to Know

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New York NY, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has announced that New York City’s congestion pricing tolling system will officially commence on June 30, 2024, below 60th Street in Manhattan. This milestone, aimed at alleviating traffic congestion and raising funds for transportation improvements, marks a significant step in the city’s efforts to manage its bustling streets more efficiently.

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“Take Your Kids to Work Day” on NJ Transit

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Ridgewood NJ, help inspire future generations and take NJ TRANSIT to the office for “Take Your Kids To Work Day.” On Thursday, April 25th, up to two children under the age of 18 can ride free on any bus, train or light rail with a fare-paying adult. NJ TRANSIT is proud to participate in this national educational event each year that promotes career exploration and highlights the benefits of using transit to commute.

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FBI: Unpaid Road Toll SMiShing Scams Hits Tri-state Area

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Ridgewood NJ, the FBI released a public service announcement warning of an uptick in unpaid road toll SMiShing scams. Since the scams started in early March 2024, over 2,000 complaints have been made to the FBI from at least three states, and it appears to be moving from state to state, including New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. On April 12, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority issued a statement alerting drivers that the scam had begun to target drivers throughout the state.

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The Port Authority Launches Major PATH System Upgrade

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced a comprehensive, $430 million investment in the 116-year-old PATH system to upgrade stations, tracks, and other critical equipment. The two-year PATH Forward program focuses on improving reliability and modernizing stations on the fifth-busiest rapid transit system in the United States.

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NJ TRANSIT Receives Federal Grant to Improve Rail Road Crossing Safety Using AI

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has been awarded a $1.6 million grant from the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) for the implementation of Artificial Intelligence-based systems designed to improve safety at light rail grade crossings. NJ TRANSIT will work with the Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT) on the research and development of these systems. The data collected will provide critical information to help reduce pedestrian and vehicle strikes and serve as a foundation for community-driven safety improvement solutions.

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New York Ponies Up For New Port Authority Midtown Bus Terminal

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New York NY, Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced a new agreement to support the $10 billion replacement and expansion of the 73-year-old Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan. Recognizing the importance and catalytic potential of the project, the city has committed 40 years of tax revenue — expected to help the Port Authority raise an estimated total of up to $2 billion, 20 percent of the project cost — from three potential new commercial developments on three sites, two of which will be positioned atop the new bus terminal and the third to be built at a nearby site owned by the Port Authority and private owners, subject to market demand. This deal brings the vision of a reimagined bus terminal one step closer to reality.

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NJ Transit Police Announce Increased Deployments – Protecting Travel to Multiple St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit Police announce increased deployments – protecting travel to multiple St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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Tolls on NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway Rise

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Ridgewood NJ, Starting from Friday, March 1st, commuters traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway will experience an increase in toll rates, with fares for passenger cars going up by 3%.

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Newark Penn Station Bull Secured Shelter at the Skylands Animal Sanctuary

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Newark NJ, when Ricardo the bull barreled through Newark Penn Station , his rescue drew nationwide attention. Ricardo secured shelter at the Skylands Animal Sanctuary.

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NJ Transit Police Officers Administer CPR to save life of Unresponsive Commuter⁣

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Linden NJ, on February 6, 2024, Officer Nikolas DePasquale and Officer Kevin O’Brien were on uniformed train patrol. They were patrolling an NJ TRANSIT train and disembarked at Linden Station around 4:50 pm. Immediately after their arrival at Linden, a passing commuter reported seeing a woman down at the station. The officers rushed to the area of concern and noticed an unresponsive woman. She was lying face down on the stairs. The officers checked for breathing and a pulse. Neither were detected.⁣

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