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Rush Hour Reflections: I-95/New Jersey Turnpike Is the New Jersey Rush Hour Route Most Likely to Prompt Commuters to Rethink Their Lives

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  • Poll of 3,004 drivers to find out which rush routes prompts the biggest soul searching.
  • Other New Jersey routes were NJ-495 + Garden State Parkway. 
  • Infographic included.

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Ridgewood NJ, Angelenos love to poke fun at how much time they waste on the 405 – a freeway so clogged near spots like LAX and the Sepulveda Pass that it’s practically a rite of passage. Down in Miami, some stretches of the I-95 are essentially a daily parking lot, with heavy commuter and tourist traffic snarling its lanes. Drivers bake under the Florida sun as they ponder why they didn’t take the train – or even a jet ski – to work. All over the country, people stuck in these infamous backups turn to podcasts or catch up on phone calls to kill time. But once the distractions dry up, they’re often left alone with their own thoughts, mulling over some of life’s heaviest questions.

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Five Newark Teens Charged After High-Speed Police Chase in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a high-speed police chase involving a stolen vehicle ended early yesterday morning with five Newark teens, aged 14 to 19, now facing multiple charges.

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NJ State Police Search for Garden State Parkway Fatal Hit and Run Suspect

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Middletown Township NJ, the New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with a fatal hit-and-run motor vehicle crash investigation that occurred on Garden State Parkway in Middletown Township, Monmouth County.

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Paramus Police High Speed Pursuit Thru North Jersey Ends in Arrest of Five Teens in Stolen Car

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Paramus, NJ – A dramatic police pursuit across several North Jersey towns ended late Wednesday night with the arrest of five teens in a stolen car, according to the Paramus Police Department. The teens, traveling in a stolen Kia K500 Stinger, were apprehended after a high-speed chase that spanned multiple municipalities and concluded on the Garden State Parkway.

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Spare Tire Hits Car on Garden State Parkway Causing Serious Damage

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Toms River Nj,  NJ State Police Seeking Public’s Assistance with Serious Motor Vehicle Crash.  The New Jersey State Police is seeking the public’s assistance with a motor vehicle crash investigation that occurred on the Garden State Parkway, milepost 81 in South Toms River, Ocean County on Thursday, October 17.

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Local Mayors Clash Over Parkway Exit Plans in Bergen County

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, a growing debate over traffic issues at Exit 171 off the Garden State Parkway has sparked tension between local mayors in Bergen County. Drivers like Lauri Murray, who lives on Clairmont Drive in Woodcliff Lake, are frustrated with the current traffic flow. Murray, who has lived in the area for over 25 years, finds it inconvenient to navigate her way home after exiting the Parkway.

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Tragic Crash Claims Lives of Three Woodcliff Lake Residents on Garden State Parkway

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Woodcliff Lake NJ, A devastating single-car accident late Saturday night claimed the lives of three Woodcliff Lake residents. The crash occurred just before midnight on the Garden State Parkway in Woodbridge Township, according to local authorities.

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North Carolina Woman Arrested for Firearm Possession During Traffic Stop on Route 17 in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a traffic stop on Route 17 in Paramus led to the arrest of a North Carolina woman early Tuesday morning after police discovered a loaded firearm in her vehicle.

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New Apartment Complex Proposed Near Garden State Parkway as Paramus Sees Surge in Highway District Development

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Paramus NJ , a new apartment complex is on the horizon for Paramus, adding to the growing wave of development proposals targeting the borough’s highway district. Property Observer LLC has submitted an application to the Paramus Board of Adjustment for a three-story complex featuring 23 residential units. The proposal includes 14 one-bedroom apartments, eight two-bedroom units, and one three-bedroom unit. The board is set to review the application on September 12.

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UPDATE : Two Killed Garden State Parkway Wrong Way Crash in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, a devastating wrong-way crash on the Garden State Parkway in Bergen County early Friday morning resulted in the deaths of two individuals, according to state police.

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Republican Gubernatorial Candidate Robert Canfield Proposes Elimination of Garden State Parkway Tolls

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Trenton NJ, Robert Canfield, the Republican candidate for Governor of New Jersey, has announced a bold plan to eliminate tolls on the Garden State Parkway. Citing frequent traffic congestion caused by toll booth backups, Canfield aims to streamline state services and reduce bureaucratic costs.

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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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Dashboard Deals Study: 66,500 Business Deals Take Place Each Morning on the New Jersey Turnpike

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  • Survey of drivers reveals how many admit to working during their commutes on some of the nation’s busiest rush hour routes.
  • 2 other New Jersey routes included – Garden State Parkway through Union and Essex Counties; I-287 through Parsippany and Morristown.

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Ridgewood NJ, as they navigate through the relentless ebb and flow of traffic, many commuters engage in various activities to pass the time: some tap out rhythms on the steering wheel, others immerse themselves in the latest podcasts or radio broadcasts, and there are those who gaze vacantly into the distance, an expression of resignation etched on their faces. Yet, amidst this daily grind, a significant portion of these travelers are transforming their gridlock frustrations into opportunities for productivity. A new study has revealed the sheer number of business deals taking place during rush hours across the nation’s busiest routes.

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Toll Increases Coming for New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway

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Ridgewood NJ, Motorists traveling on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway are set to experience a 3% toll hike as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority unanimously approved the 2024 budget, incorporating the toll increase.

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Montvale Parkway Service Area to Get a Face lift

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Montvale NJ, according to Montvale Mayor Mike Ghassali the Township of Montvale received a notice this week about the Parkway service area informing us that the existing convenience store associated with the on-site fueling area will be demolished, and a new one-story convenience store will be constructed. Additional improvements to the site to include the parking, drainage and fueling canopy changes.

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