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Hackensack NJ, on Friday morning around 7 AM, emergency responders were called to the intersection of Polifly Road and Route 80 due to a serious motor vehicle accident involving a rollover. Engine 2, Rescue 1, and Deputy 3 promptly responded to the scene.
Continue reading Morning Accident Causes Traffic Disruption at Polifly Road and Route 80
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Ridgewood NJ, the National Weather Service is predicting light snow will overspread the area early Monday morning. The morning commute may be impacted. The greatest threat for snowfall is across eastern Long Island.
Snow Accumulation – A trace to an inch across NYC, the northern portions of NJ, western Long Island, Lower Hudson Valley and interior Southern CT. Elsewhere east of the NYC metro, 1-2” is expected. Timing – Early Monday morning from west to east. Light snow should taper off by Monday afternoon. Impacts – This may result in hazardous travel for the morning commute as the snow begins to fall early on Monday morning. FORECAST UNCERTAINTY . A track further to the north of the system would bring more snow to the area. Conversely, a track further south would bring less snowfall. NWS ALERTS . Hazardous Weather Outlook. A Winter Weather Advisory may be needed across eastern portions of Long Island should forecast snowfall amounts increase.
December 14,2017
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Ridgewood NJ, Light snow will continue to fall during the morning commute.Around 1 to potentially 2 inches of snow is forecast. Roadways may
become snow covered which would create slippery conditions.Motorists are urged to use extra caution while traveling this morning.
Light snow will continue through the morning commute. Around 1 to potentially 2 inches of snow is forecast
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September 30,2016
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NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT has announced service plans for the morning of September 30th, 2016 following a commuter train accident at Hoboken Terminal. All rail service into and out of Hoboken Terminal remains suspended. Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will resume full service into and out of Hoboken station tomorrow morning.
Rail
The following service will be in effect:
Customers may experience overcrowding and possible delays caused by congestion.
Metro-North Service for Pascack Valley Line and Port Jervis Line Customers
For schedule information go to: https://web.mta.info/mnr/html/NJTRANSIT_accident.htm
LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 6 AM.
SHORT TERM FORECAST
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE NEW YORK NY
326 AM EST MON MAR 3 2014
WESTERN PASSAIC-EASTERN PASSAIC-HUDSON-WESTERN BERGEN-
EASTERN BERGEN-WESTERN ESSEX-EASTERN ESSEX-WESTERN UNION-
EASTERN UNION-
326 AM EST MON MAR 3 2014
.NOW…
LIGHT SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 6 AM. VISIBILITY MAY
OCCASIONALLY DROP TO AROUND ONE MILE IN HEAVIER POCKETS.
ACCUMULATIONS OF UP TO A HALF INCH CAN BE EXPECTED.
NJ TRANSIT TO CROSS-HONOR TICKETS AND PASSES ON MONDAY, MARCH 3
February 28, 2014
NEWARK, NJ —NJ TRANSIT is mobilizing its operations, customer service and police personnel to ensure a ready response to the impending winter storm. For up-to-the-minute service information, all customers are strongly advised to check njtransit.com before starting their trip.
Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect on Monday, March 3: To give customers additional travel options during the anticipated winter weather conditions, NJ TRANSIT will offer full systemwide cross-honoring on Monday, March 3 enabling customers to use their NJ TRANSIT ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, light rail or bus—including private bus carriers.
For example, customers who normally take the bus from Rutherford to the Port Authority Bus Terminal may use their NJ TRANSIT bus pass or ticket on the train from Rutherford to New York Penn Station. Similarly, customers who normally take the bus between Atlantic City and Lindenwold may use the Atlantic City Rail Line instead at no additional charge. Customers using their NJ TRANSIT tickets or passes to travel to a destination other than the destination printed on their original ticket will be subject to the appropriate additional fare if applicable.
Access Link Paratransit Service: On Monday, March 3, Access Link service is suspended statewide except for Region 3 (Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland and So. Ocean Counties) as well as all transfer trips. Access Link Customers can call 800-955-2321 for periodic updates.
Customers are advised that possible storm-related delays and/or service disruptions may result from the impending weather system, particularly for the Monday morning commute. NJ TRANSIT strongly encourages customers to afford themselves ample time to get to their final destinations throughout the course of this winter weather event.
The corporation is preparing to minimize storm-related disruptions and delays to the extent possible. Bus, rail and light rail crews have begun inspections of equipment and critical infrastructure. These inspections and further storm-related preparations will continue over the course of the weekend.