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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT presented local municipalities and community-based transportation groups with their first glimpse at autonomous, self-driving shuttles at the NJ Council on Special Transportation (COST) Expo in Edison. NJ TRANSIT hopes to test the self-driving shuttles as part of a highly innovative pilot program that fills the gap on first and last-mile transit options.
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Ridgewood NJ, Senate President Steve Sweeney announced today the creation of the Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the reasons for NJ Transit’s continued failures and to develop an action plan to turn around the embattled agency.
Senate Republican Leader Tom Kean (R-21), Senator Kip Bateman (R-16), and Senator Kristin Corrado (R-40) will serve on the newly formed Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the continuing failures of the troubled commuter rail agency and develop an action plan to improve service.
Sens. Tom Kean, Kip Bateman, and Kristin Corrado will serve on the newly formed Senate Select Committee on New Jersey Transit to investigate the continuing failures of the troubled commuter rail agency and develop an action plan to improve service. (SenateNJ.com)
“New Jersey Transit’s continuing struggles during the Murphy Administration have left commuters with unacceptably poor service,” said Kean. “Senate Republicans are committed to working to develop solutions to give rail-riding New Jerseyans the reliability they need and deserve every single day.”
The New York Times recently labeled one train line operated by NJT the “very worst commuter train in America.”
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT today announced an open application process for its new Customer Advisory Board (CAB), a diverse group of regular customers of NJ TRANSIT’s statewide transit system. The new CAB was planned and will be supported by Stewart Mader, NJ TRANSIT’s Customer Advocate & Chief Customer Experience Officer.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT CALLS FOR APPLICATIONS TO NEW CUSTOMER ADVISORY BOARD
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Ridgewood NJ, in what the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey calls “Inflation-based increases” and claiming they are required to fund highest levels of investment in its history and operations of Port Authority’s vital transportation assets;
Continue reading Port Authority Approves Massive Toll Increases
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River Edge NJ, for the second time in less than a week a NJ Transit Pascack Valley line train was involved in an accident at or near the New Bridge Landing stop.
On Sunday 26-year-old New Milford man was struck and killed by a commuter train in River Edge.
Continue reading Second Pascack Valley Line Train Accident in a Week Leaves One Man Dead
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River Edge NJ, A father and son were seriously injured when a New Jersey Transit train collided with the car they were in near New Bridge Landing Thursday morning, police said.
The 1610 train, which was scheduled to arrive in Hoboken from Spring Valley collided with the car at about 7:30 a.m., said Jim Smith, a spokesperson for NJ Transit. Pascack Valley Line service is suspended in both directions, Smith said.
The father and son suffered significant but non-life-threatening injuries and were trapped in their car, Smith said. The two were seen being put into an ambulance on stretchers and were sent to a local area hospital, said Lt. Mike Wallace. They were both conscious at the time of police response, he said.
Safety Education Program Highlights the Need for Safe Behavior around Trains, Buses and Light Rail
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Ridgewood NJ, As New Jersey schools get back in session this week, NJ TRANSIT is highlighting its Safety Education Program. Schools are encouraged to request the free SAFETY RULES! presentation to educate students on the need for safe behavior and caution around trains, buses and light rail vehicles. More information is available at njtransit.com/safety.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT GETS BACK TO SCHOOL WITH SAFETY EDUCATION
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Hoboken NJ, this could be the next trick in the forced over development /high density housing battle in Bergen County.
The Pulse with Peter B., northern New Jersey’s premier cable access show, hosted a forum on eminent domain abuse in Hudson County on Wednesday night, August 28th, in Our Lady of Grace School. The forum highlighted the Center St neighborhood of Jersey City and the NY Waterway ferry company marina property in Hoboken as examples of local government abuse of eminent domain powers to harm communities and help special interests. Forum panelists included Hudson County community advocates Natalia Ioffe, Mary Ondrejka, and Joshua Sotomayor Einstein. The forum was moderated by show host Peter Biancamano.
Continue reading Eminent Domain Abuse Forum Held in Hoboken
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Newark NJ, On Monday, August 26, the MTV Video Music Awards is being hosted at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ—its first time ever in New Jersey. Due to the traffic congestion resulting from this event, we encourage those traveling in the area to allow for extra time and, if you are not attending the event, plan alternate routes. (Road closure info below)
If your commute involves bus: NJ TRANSIT bus service throughout Newark will be subject to delays and detours due to the event. There is the potential for gridlock traffic conditions Monday.
Continue reading Monday, August 26, the MTV Video Music Awards is being hosted at the Prudential Center in Newark
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Secaucus NJ, according to NJ transit Police they hadn’t seen each other in over 20 years until an amazing, heartwarming reunion at a NJ Transit police station.
Jose Lopez received more assistance than he could’ve ever imagined when he accepted help from the New Jersey Transit Police Crisis Outreach Program. Mr. Lopez, a former Long Branch resident made his way to New Jersey from Miami and was recently discovered in Secaucus Junction Station. Homeless and in need of assistance, he was introduced to New Jersey Transit Police Crisis Outreach Officer Sean Pfeifer.
Continue reading NJ Transit Police Reunite Homeless Man with his Daughters after 20 years
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy signed Executive Order No. 80, requiring NJ TRANSIT rail performance metrics to be shared with the public monthly through the agency’s website. This step forward in providing transparency and accountability for commuters follows from a number of the findings in the independent audit of the agency’s operations ordered by the Governor and released in October 2018.
Continue reading New Rule Means NJ Transit Will Post Monthly Performance Reports
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Ridgewood NJ, Full-time college students can save 25 percent on NJ TRANSIT Monthly Passes when their school participates in our University Partnership Program. Getting the discount is simple. Enroll through the participating college’s website in our Quik-Tik online pass program for a monthly rail, bus, or light rail pass.
Continue reading NJT : Back to School Student Savings
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Newark NJ, A missing autistic child located and a family reunited thanks to diligent police work initiated by an observant commuter.
On Tuesday night, NJ Transit Police Officer Brian Zavistovski responded to a commuter’s tip describing a little girl who was possibly in need of help at Hoboken Terminal. Upon locating the juvenile, Officer Zavistovski immediately recognized communication barriers. The 10-year-old juvenile was non-verbal and she did not respond to his attempts to communicate.
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“Fake news. Professional actor placed by the anti-garage zealots trying their best to force the narrative. Nice try. We’re building and moving forward.
And there’s nothing you can do about it.”
others disagree……………………………
Continue reading Reader Calls Homeless At Ridgewood Train Station “Fake News”
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Ridgewood NJ, In addition to our dumpster diver, The Ridgewood blog has noticed in recent months, a new trend of seeing overnight guests at the train station when we catch our early train.
