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Commuters : Can One Man Fix New Jersey’s Trains AND Highways?

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One Leader, Two Agencies: Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill Unveils Bold “Unified” NJ Transit Strategy

New Jersey is entering a new era of transportation.

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Trenton NJ, In a move that signals a shift in how the Garden State moves, Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has announced that Kris Kolluri will lead both NJ Transit and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA).

This rare “dual-hat” appointment aims to break down the silos between the nation’s largest statewide mass transit system and its most iconic toll road entity. Here is what this means for your daily commute, the 2026 World Cup, and the future of New Jersey infrastructure.

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“Like a Car Crash”: 17 Injured as NJ Transit Trains Collide and Derail in Montclair

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NJ Transit officials, two trains “made contact” just west of the Bay Street station in Montclair.

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Montclair-Boonton Line faced a terrifying evening on Friday, December 19, 2025, when two NJ Transit trains collided near the Bay Street Station, leading to a derailment and a massive emergency response.

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NJ TRANSIT ADDS EXTRA SERVICE FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS

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Kids Ride Free on NJ TRANSIT All Holiday Weekend

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is adding additional service this Thanksgiving weekend to help take the stress out of travel as the Garden State embarks upon the holiday season. No matter what your Thanksgiving plans are, NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!

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Bergen County Executive Tedesco Gets Rare Look at the $16 Billion Hudson Tunnel Project

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Future of Commuting is Here: Bergen County Executive Tours Gateway Tunnel Site—See Why This $16B Project is the Nation’s Most Critical Infrastructure Upgrade

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Hackensack NJ, the massive Gateway Program, dubbed the single most critical infrastructure project in the entire country, is moving full steam ahead. To underscore its importance to North Jersey commuters, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco recently took a behind-the-scenes tour of the Hudson Tunnel Project with the Gateway Development Commission (GDC).

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From Old to New: How NJ TRANSIT’s Massive Bus Buy Will Modernize the Fleet

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NJ TRANSIT on Track to Fully Modernize Bus Fleet by 2031

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Ridgewood NJ, your bus ride in New Jersey is about to get a major upgrade. NJ TRANSIT’s Board of Directors has approved the purchase of 260 new 40-foot buses and up to 26 zero-emission buses, a final authorization that puts the agency on track to have a fully modernized fleet by 2031 for the first time in its history.

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A Smoother Ride is Coming: NJ TRANSIT Invests Billions to Modernize Its Fleet

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A Major Upgrade: NJ TRANSIT Purchases 200 New Rail Cars to Modernize Fleet

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Ridgewood NJ, get ready for a more reliable and comfortable commute. NJ TRANSIT has announced a significant investment in its rail fleet, with the purchase of 200 additional multilevel rail cars. This major procurement is a key step in the agency’s goal to fully modernize its fleet and improve the rider experience across New Jersey.

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NJ Transit Eyes Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Sales to Boost Revenue and Spur Development

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit is preparing to transform parking lots and underused land into revenue-generating developments — with the potential to reshape communities across New Jersey.

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Man Fatally Struck by NJ Transit Train in River Edge

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RIVER EDGE, NJ — A man was struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Friday afternoon, August 15, prompting major service disruptions on the Pascack Valley Line, officials confirmed.

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NJ Transit Launches “Jonas Brothers Hometown Express” Rail Line for MetLife Stadium Concert

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Wyckoff NJ, the Jonas Brothers — Nick, Joe, and Kevin — have sold over 20 million albums, earned two Grammy nominations, and built a global fanbase with their signature mix of rock and funk. But New Jersey can proudly claim them as its own — the brothers grew up in Wyckoff and Little Falls.

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Republicans Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips, and Al Barlas Secure $147,000 NJ DOT Grant for Ridgewood Bus Station

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photos courtesy of Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark

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Ridgewood NJ, Ridgewood Village Manager Keith Kazmark  offered a  BIG “THANK YOU” in a Facebook post to our LD 40 representatives, Republicans Senator Kristin Corrado, Assemblyman Chris DePhillips, and Assemblyman Al Barlas for their support in securing the $147,000 NJ Department of Transportation grant for the new bus shelter at Van Neste Square! The first discussion of this project occurred with the NJ DOT Commissioner in their District Office over a year ago and the funds are now in place to cover the cost. Also pictured Ridgewood Mayor Paul Vagianos, Deputy Mayor Pamela R. Perron, Councilmembers Siobhan Winograd  and Frank Mortimer with Village Manager Keith Kazmark. Karmark said , “A great example of working together!”

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NJ Transit Rail Service to Atlanta Rapper Playboi Carti and Special Guest Mike Dean Concerts at Metlife Stadium this Weekend

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East Rutherford NJ, on The Weeknd’s three show dates, June 5, 6, and 7, NJ TRANSIT will operate its BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line service between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium. Rail schedules between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium will be available soon on njtransit.com/MetLifeStadium.

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BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line Service and NJ TRANSIT Bus Service Will Operate For the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Games at MetLife Stadium

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East Rutherford NJ, MetLife Stadium will host nine FIFA Club World Cup games on June 15, 17, 19, 21, and 23 as well as quarterfinal games on July 5, semifinal games on July 8 and 9, and the 2025 FIFA World Cup Final on July 13. NJ TRANSIT will operate its BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line service between Secaucus Junction and MetLife Stadium for all of the games. NJ TRANSIT will deploy customer ambassadors at key locations to assist fans traveling to the games. Ambassadors will be dressed in bright orange soccer jerseys for maximum visibility.

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STRIKE: NJ TRANSIT Rail Service is Currently Suspended

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Ridgewood NJ, The locomotive engineers of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) have voted to strike, which means the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North west of Hudson service.

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Lawmaker Calls on Trump Administration to Intervene in NJ Transit Contract Dispute

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Trenton NJ,  President Donald Trump must intervene in the threatened strike of NJ Transit workers, Assemblyman Bob Auth says.

With contract negotiations at stalemate over wages, the NJ Transit Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen plan to strike as early as May 16. The National Mediation Board has called both sides to meet on May 12 in Washington, D.C. to reach an agreement.

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NJ Transit Preps for Strike With Contingency Service Plan

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Commuters Encouraged to Work From Home If Possible and Limit Traveling on the NJ TRANSIT System to Essential Purposes Only

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Ridgewood NJ, As a result of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers (BLET) membership voting down a tentative agreement reached between NJ TRANSIT and the BLET leadership, the BLET is threatening to disrupt the lives of more than 350,000 commuters by calling for a strike as early as Friday, May 16 at 12:01AM.  This would result in the complete suspension of NJ TRANSIT rail service, including Metro-North Railroad west of Hudson service.  In advance of such a stoppage, NJ TRANSIT has developed a contingency plan that would accommodate an extremely limited number of rail customers.  NJ TRANSIT strongly encourages all those who can work from home to do so and limit traveling on the NJ TRANSIT system to essential purposes only.

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