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NJ TRANSIT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST WINS “BUILD A BETTER MOUSETRAP” COMPETITION

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Ridgewood NJ, an NJ TRANSIT Bus Operations employee has taken top prize in the important “Build a Better Mousetrap” competition for his invention which assists in the installation and maintenance of a new snow chain system being tested on buses.  The competition seeks out new, innovative and efficient ways to improve the quality and safety of transportation projects. Technical Specialist Marc Franco from the Bus Material and Technical Support division is the first winner from NJ TRANSIT in the competition’s history.

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NJ Transit’s Bergen County Line Could Face some Delays due to Construction in Glen Rock

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Glen Rock NJ,  NJ Transit officials announced , that bridge work near the Glen Rock-Boro Hall  station could delay some trains by up to 15 minutes over the next two weekends.

 

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Knife Wielding Man Threatens Conductor at Glen Rock Boro Hall Station

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Glen Rock NJ, a maskless adult male commuter train passenger displayed a knife and threatened a NJ Transit conductor who had asked him to put on a mask as the train entered Glen Rock Boro Hall Station, Glen Rock on Wednesday morning, 10/20. The suspect disembarked the train, fleeing the area on foot, and subsequently sought shelter nearby in the home of an acquaintance. An alert Glen Rock Police supervisor observed the individual enter the home and placed a radio call for back up. The home was quickly surrounded by Glen Rock Police and Ridgewood Police officers, who ensured the suspect remained in place until NJ Transit Police officers arrived. Two (2) NJ Transit Police officers placed the individual under arrest shortly after their arrival and transported him to an undisclosed location for processing.

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NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES IT”S PARTNERSHIP WITH EDGE4VETS TO CONNECT VETERANS TO JOBS

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT continues to lead a coalition of partners to connect New Jersey veterans, National Guard members, transitioning military service personnel and their spouses to careers in the transportation sector.

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Transit Police Warn Thieves Target Commuters Smartphones

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ Transit Police warn that  your smartphone is a valuable target for thieves. Although smartphone thefts continue throughout the country, we want you aware and protected on the system. Put these 3 steps into action to help keep your device secure.⁣⁣

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NJ TRANSIT ROLLS OUT AQUATRACK FOR FALL 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 OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO AVENTURA CONCERT AT METLIFE STADIUM OCTOBER 9

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East Rutherford NJ,  Fans planning to attend the Aventura concert at MetLife Stadium on October 9, can get there safely and securely by using NJ TRANSIT’s special Meadowlands rail shuttle and bus service.

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NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS FIRST SOLAR POWERED BUS SHELTER

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Environmentally Friendly Shelter Uses Solar To Power Lights and USB Charging Ports

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Cherry Hill NJ, NJ TRANSIT has unveiled a new state-of-the art solar panel bus shelter in Cherry Hill, the first of its kind for the agency.  The latest generation shelter continues to advance NJ TRANSIT’s sustainability goals laid out in its 10-Year Strategic Plan.  The solar panels on the roof of the shelter harness the power of the sun to recharge a battery which operates the shelter’s lights at night and adds a new customer convenience in USB charging ports. We were hoping for heat in the winter but I guess you can’t have everything .

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NJ TRANSIT NAMED ONE OF THIS YEAR’S AMERICA’S BEST EMPLOYERS BY FORBES

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Ridgewood NJ, Forbes has named NJ TRANSIT to its renowned America’s Best Employers By State 2021 list. Of the 1,330 employers that made the final list, only 90 New Jersey organizations were included in the annual top pick ranking which, according to Forbes, measures leading companies from around the world to identify those best-liked by employees. In 2018, NJ TRANSIT was named one of the country’s top 500 employers in Forbes’ America’s Best Employers 2018 list.

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New Jersey Transit Police Officers Help Track Down Hoboken Bank Robbery Suspect

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Hoboken NJ, on Thursday, 9/16/21, New Jersey Transit Police Officers were alerted to a report of a bank robbery in Hoboken NJ. Officers initiated checks of the surrounding area for anyone matching the suspect’s description. New Jersey Transit Police Officers Officers Markowitz and Ristovski were patrolling at Hoboken Terminal and observed a matching suspect. The suspect was attempting to flee onboard a Path train. Together with a plain clothes Hoboken Police Detective, the officers handcuffed the suspect and recovered a large sum of money. Uniformed Hoboken Police Officers took custody of the suspect and the New Jersey Transit Police Officers returned to service.

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NJ TRANSIT TO REOPEN REMAINING RAIL WAITING ROOMS ON SEPTEMBER 7th

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT customers are welcome to once again use NJ TRANSIT indoor waiting rooms at rail stations that are not staffed with ticket agents beginning Tuesday, September 7th.  Waiting rooms were temporarily closed as a precaution to protect customers and employees against the spread of COVID-19. The station waiting rooms will be open for the same hours they were prior to the pandemic. Waiting rooms with staffed ticket windows have been open since September 2020.

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All NJ TRANSIT Service Including the Bergen /Main Line Trains Will Operate on a Regular Weekend Schedule

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NJ TRANSIT crews have been working around the clock to assess damage from the storm and make the necessary repairs and inspections to resume service as quickly and safely as possible for our customers.  The storm inflicted significant impacts to tracks and roadways with areas of high water and significant debris throughout the system.  Please see below for systemwide service information.

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NJ TRANSIT Advances Newark Penn Station Redesign

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Newark NJ, NJ TRANSIT continues to advance the $190-million renovation and revitalization of Newark Penn Station with today’s release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Master Planning, Conceptual, Preliminary, and Final Design, and Construction Assistance Services. In December, Governor Phil Murphy joined NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin Corbett, community leaders and municipal, county and state officials to announce this major investment that will breathe new life into the 86-year-old station and it’s surrounding area in the downtown of the State’s largest city.

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Football Season Rail Service Kicks Off August 14th With Jets vs. Giants Pre-Season Game

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East Rutherford NJ, Football fans headed to MetLife Stadium this season can beat the traffic and skip parking with NJ TRANSIT rail service.  Beginning this Saturday, August 14th with the Jets vs. Giants pre-season kickoff and continuing through the regular season, NJ TRANSIT will be offering Meadowlands train service to and from Secaucus Junction for each and every Jets or Giants home game.

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Glenwood Road to Reopen Going One Way From Ridgewood to Ho-Ho-Kus

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Ridgewood NJ, at Wednesday’s Village Council meeting Village Manager Heather Mailander announced that Glenwood Road was reopening going one way from Ridgewood to Ho-Ho-Kus . Glenwood Road hill was closed while the NJ Department of Transportation and NJ Transit improved the railroad crossing at the Ho-Ho-Kus train station.