The Secret Weapon Against Train Delays: NJ TRANSIT Deploys High-Powered ‘AquaTrack’ to Clean Bergen County Rails
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
RIDGEWOOD, NJ — As the stunning autumn colors peak across New Jersey, they bring a hidden hazard to commuter rail lines like the Main/Bergen County Line: “slippery rail.”
To combat the notorious fall slowdowns and keep trains running on schedule, NJ TRANSIT has officially rolled out its two high-tech cleaning units known as AquaTrack. This seasonal deployment is a crucial effort to eliminate the single biggest cause of traction problems in the Northeast during the fall months.
No single leaf left behind, but massive piles to dodge at night are November 13,2014 Boyd A. Loving 6:57 PM
Ridgewood NJ, At least six (6) massive piles of leaves pushed into place by a Village street sweeper on Wednesday afternoon were left overnight on South Irving Street between Spring and East Ridgewood Avenues. At each pile, one-half of the street surface is completely blocked.As you might expect, driving a vehicle, hazardous enough as it is already on such a poorly lit roadway, has been made even more hazardous thanks to these massive obstacles.
Was it absolutely necessary to create this piles knowing that they would likely be left in place overnight?
photo by Boyd Loving
IMPORTANT NOTICE CONCERNING LEAF REMOVAL – REVISED SCHEDULE
As you may have heard in our continuing efforts to improve services, a new leaf removal program will begin with the upcoming leaf season. The preponderant portion of Area B will be outsourced to a private contractor for the removal of leaves. This change is being implemented so that our resources can be better utilized by providing more manpower and extending collection times in all areas to achieve the services that Ridgewood residents deserve.
Residents in Area B will remain the same with the exception of the following streets which will now be considered “Area D” for leaf season only.
Leaves must be placed directly in the street no more than 7 days prior to your scheduled pick up date. Please have your leaves in the street on the first day scheduled for collection. No brush will be collected during leaf season. You may continue to bring leaves as well as brush to the Recycling Center. The hours of operation are Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Leaves can also be placed in paper biodegradable bags. Bags are available at the Recycling Center on a first come, first serve basis. When using bags please place them on the curb area and they will be collected separately. As weather is a key component to this operation if changes become necessary it will be posted on the Village of Ridgewood website. In addition you are encouraged to sign up for e-mail notifications via the Village website. As a reminder, please use caution when our leaf removal crews are on your block. When possible please take an alternate route to ensure the safety of all. Should you have any questions, please call the Street Division (201) 670-5585.
