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NJ Transit Riders Have a Customer Advocate

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Ridgewood NJ, the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors has announced Franck Beaumin as the agency’s Customer Advocate.  Beaumin brings an international background in mass transit to New Jersey.  His experience covers a broad spectrum from bus rapid transit (BRT) in Bangladesh; to customer experience at a major transit operator in Paris, France; to overseeing customer communications with Keolis Commuter Services, which operates the MBTA’s 14 commuter rail lines serving the Greater Boston region and Rhode Island.

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New Jersey Transit Continues Overspending While Service Flounders

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Ridgewood NJ, Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) released the following statement regarding reports that a NJ Transit project to build a facility to park trains has ballooned by $116 million.

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Expanded Ferry Service and New Amenities Coming to NY Waterway’s Hoboken-Manhattan Route

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Hoboken NJ, exciting news for New Jersey commuters! Starting soon, those who rely on the NY Waterway ferry service between Hoboken and Manhattan will enjoy more frequent ferry options and enhanced terminal amenities, thanks to a new 15-year contract approved by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

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New Jersey Transit Police Officers Apprehend Man Wanted in Connection with Attempted Murder

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Newark NJ, on Monday, September 9, 2024, New Jersey Transit Police Officers in District 2 apprehended a man who was wanted by the US Virgin Islands Police Department Virgin Islands Police Department .
The US Virgin Islands Police Department had previously distributed a flyer that provided a picture of the man. The flyer also listed multiple serious charges including attempted murder first-degree, assault first-degree, attempted robbery first-degree, possession / use of a firearm during a crime of violence, willful discharge, aiming of a firearm, and reckless endangerment first-degree.

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Emergency Sinkhole Repair in Montville Causes Lane Closures on I-287 and Route 202

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Monville NJ, an emergency sinkhole repair in Montville has led to the closure of several lanes on I-287 and Route 202, according to a traffic advisory issued by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJ DOT).

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BACK TO SCHOOL SAVINGS FOR STUDENTS WHO RIDE TO CAMPUS ON NJ TRANSIT

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Students heading back to class this fall semester on NJ TRANSIT’s bus, rail or light rail systems can enjoy as much as a 60% savings during the semester on fares with the continuation of NJ TRANSIT’s popular Student Pass discount program and Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free promotion.

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The Future of Kingsland Station: A Debate on Accessibility and Community Impact

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Lyndhurst NJ ,as the new Lyndhurst NJ Transit station nears completion, the planned closure of the Kingsland Station has sparked a heated debate among local residents and commuters. Set to close in May 2025, the Kingsland Station’s fate has been a focal point of recent public hearings, where many expressed concerns about the potential hardships its closure could impose on commuters.

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NJ TRANSIT to Initiate Rescue Bus Service Plan for Coach USA – Effective Saturday, August 17, 2024

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Ridgewood NJ, beginning Saturday, August 17, 2024, NJ TRANSIT and Academy Bus will replace service in Bergen, Hudson and Passaic counties originally served by Coach USA. During this transition, customers should not expect any interruption in bus service.

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NJ Transit Train Strikes Car in East Rutherford, Causing Major Delays

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East Rutherford NJ, East Rutherford commuters faced significant delays on Monday morning after an NJ Transit train struck a car on the tracks. The incident occurred on the Pascack Valley Line at Union Avenue around 8:16 a.m., according to NJ Transit spokesperson John Chartier.

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The Gateway Project: Transforming Rail Travel Between New York and New Jersey

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Jersey City NJ, the Gateway Project is a monumental initiative designed to enhance rail travel between New York and New Jersey. This ambitious $16 billion plan includes constructing a new two-track rail tunnel under the Hudson River and repairing the existing North River tunnel, which was damaged by Superstorm Sandy.

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Coach USA to Terminate NJ Transit Contracts for 20 Bus Routes Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings

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Paramus NJ, Coach USA, a Paramus-based transportation company, has informed NJ Transit that it plans to prematurely terminate contracts for 20 bus routes in Bergen, Hudson, and Passaic counties. This decision comes as Coach USA began Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings last month.

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NJ TRANSIT INITIATES REFUND POLICY FOR UNUSED ONE-WAY TICKETS PURCHASED PRIOR TO JUNE 1, 2024

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT announced that refunds will be made available for unused one-way bus, rail and light rail tickets purchased prior to June 1, 2024.

This refund policy will also apply to rail 10-trip tickets, which are the equivalent of 10 one-way rail tickets purchased in a single transaction. Beginning August 1, 2024 and continuing through December 31, 2024, customers can use the methods below to request a refund on any unused one-way or rail 10-trip tickets purchased prior to June 1, 2024. Tickets purchased on, or after, June 1, 2024 must be used by July 31, 2024 and will not be eligible for refunds.

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NJ TRANSIT JULY 4th HOLIDAY SERVICE INFORMATION

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is recognizing our nation’s Independence Day with “early getaway” rail and bus service beginning on Wednesday, July 3rd, to help customers get a head start to their holiday. NJ TRANSIT can help you enjoy the return of the NYC Fourth of July Fireworks to the Hudson River without having to worry about the cost of driving and parking.

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NJ Transit Rides Face 15% Fare Increase on Monday

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Ridgewood NJ, starting Monday, July 1, NJ Transit will implement its first fare increase in nine years, marking the beginning of annual fare hikes that will continue indefinitely. This initial 15% increase, with even steeper rises for those relying on expiring discount programs, is part of a broader strategy to address the agency’s chronic funding shortages.

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7-Eleven Stores Turn to Classical Music to Deter Homeless Encampments

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New York NY, across the country, including in states like Texas and California, some 7-Eleven convenience stores have adopted a novel strategy to deter homeless individuals from camping out in front of their storefronts: playing loud classical and opera music.

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