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New Proposed Regulations Would Allow NJ TRANSIT to Suspend Ridership Privileges for Individuals who Assault Transit Employees

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Ridgewood NJ, in accordance with a new state law signed earlier this year, the NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors today approved the start of the process to enact new regulations designed to strengthen protections for transit workers.  The proposed regulations would establish a procedure by which NJ TRANSIT would be able to administratively suspend ridership privileges for individuals who assault transit employees while also creating due process for offenders to appeal proposed suspensions.

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NJ Transit Explores “equitable transit oriented development” along Proposed 9 mile Extension of Hudson-Bergen Light Rail

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Englewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has been awarded a $592,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to study equitable transit oriented development (TOD) along the proposed nine-mile extension of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) into Bergen County.  The comprehensive plan will build on efforts to establish neighborhoods and employment centers along the corridor and provide a framework for coordinated actions, creating a blueprint for success for all stakeholders.  The extension of the HBLR into Bergen County, known as the Northern Branch, will further NJ TRANSIT’s 10-Year Strategic Plan goals of powering a stronger and fairer economy and promoting a more sustainable future.

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BEVERAGES NOT ALLOWED ON ANY NJ TRANSIT TRAIN, BUS OR LIGHT RAIL DURING NYC AND HOBOKEN SANTACON

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Ridgewood NJ,  NJ TRANSIT is prohibiting all beverages on its trains, light rail vehicles and buses on Saturday, December 10th to coincide with the SantaCon event in New York City and on Saturday, December 17th to coincide with the SantaCon event in Hoboken.

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NJ TRANSIT RELAUNCHES ADOPT-A-STATION PROGRAM

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Ridgewood NJ , NJTRANSIT  relaunched its Adopt-A-Station program with a new partnership with American Express. Community groups can “adopt” their local train station to maintain its character as a focal point of their neighborhood by planting flowers, performing light landscaping and maintenance and removing litter. As part of the program, NJ TRANSIT will provide community groups with supplies such as safety vests, gloves and trash bags thanks to the generous sponsorship from American Express. In addition, the community groups are recognized at the station through signage.

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Remote Work Adds 32 Days Worth of Free Time a Year For the Average Full Time Employee

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Ridgewood NJ, sorry commuters , everybody knows working from home offers a ton of benefits. No commute (which can save you a ton of money), no office politics, and (best of all) no need to get dressed for work.

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An Online Petition is Making the Rounds to Include a Single Mask Only Car on NJ Transit Trains

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Ridgewood NJ, an online petition is making the rounds to include a single mask only car on NJ Transit trains . Adam Reich, a transportation advocate, created an online petition for the mask car rule that was signed by 685 people as of Friday. His goal is to have 1,000 signatures.

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NJ Transit Provides Extra Service For Thanksgiving Weekend and Kids Ride Free

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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, rest assured NJ TRANSIT can help get you and your family there with kids riding free the entire long weekend!

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NJ Transit Bus Takes Out Utility Pole on East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus

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Paramus NJ, no injuries were reported following the Friday afternoon, 11/18, crash of a NJ Transit bus into a utility pole on East Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, adjacent to the New Jersey Veterans Home and New Bridge Medical Center campuses. The driver was the only occupant on the bus at the time of the crash. No disruptions to utility services were reported in connection with the mishap. Paramus Police and Paramus Fire Department units responded to the incident.

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NJ Transit Will Advance Seven Programs Including Bus Garage Electrification In North Jersey, Solar Bus Shelters, Electric Mini-Buses, Microtransit Shuttles and Bike Sheds

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Ridgewood NJ,  NJ TRANSIT and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) today announced the programming of $43.6 million in federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act (CRRSAA) funding to seven NJ TRANSIT projects which advance sustainability, bus garage electrification and first/last mile transportation solutions.  The funding will be made available to NJ TRANSIT as part of NJTPA’s Fiscal Year 2022-2025 Transportation Improvement Program.

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NJ TRANSIT offers “Commuter Wear “

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT customers can show their transit pride by visiting the new online “Transit Shoppe” and purchasing a wide range of NJ TRANSIT branded clothing, beverageware and more!  The store is easily accessible at njtransitshoppe.com.  This is a great way for New Jerseyans to show their support for their hometown transit system.  The merchandise also makes great gift ideas for that rail, bus or light rail enthusiast in your life.

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Vehicle Struck by Passenger Train at the Central Ave Crossing in Hackensack

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Hackensack NJ, on 10/15/2022 at 2346 hours Deputy 3, Engine 4 and Rescue 1 of the City of Hackensack Fire Department were dispatched to a report of vehicle struck by passenger train at the Central Avenue crossing. Deputy 3 arrived on scene and confirmed victim was heavily entrapped. Firefighters from Rescue 1 and Engine 4 worked for approximately 30 minutes stretching a dry line to protect rescue operations and removing the roof of the vehicle. Engine 1 was dispatched to assist and one victim was extricated and turned over to ALS and BLS for treatment and transport to HUMC. N.J. Transit police are investigating.

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NJ TRANSIT ROLLS OUT AQUATRACK FOR FALL LEAF CLEANUP

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has begun utilizing two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season.

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NJ TRANSIT INTRODUCES AGENCY’S FIRST BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS

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Camden NJ, NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett was joined by Congressman Donald Norcross along with local, county and state officials and other stakeholders today to introduce the agency’s first battery electric bus that will soon be entering revenue service. The major milestone is an historic moment for the nation’s largest statewide transit provider and sets the stage for the planned transition to a complete fleet of zero-emission buses by 2040 aligned with Governor Murphy’s Energy Master Plan. This also reinforces the Murphy Administration’s commitment to New Jersey’s environmental justice communities.

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Bergen County and the Main Line Outperform NJ Transit Systemwide On Time Performance Goal

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Ridgewood NJ , according to NJ Transit the systemwide rail on time performance is 91.5% , with the goal of 94.7% .The two train lines that service the Ridgewood train station , the Bergen County and the Main Line have an impressive overall on time performance of 96.5%. The Pascack Valley line that services other parts of the county had an on time performance of 94.6% .

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