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NJ Board of Public Utilities Awards NJ TRANSIT $1.4 Million to Utilize Towards the Electrification of Non-Revenue Fleet Vehicles

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Ridgewood NJ, The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) has awarded a grant of $1.4 million to NJ TRANSIT that will be used to expand the agency’s non-revenue fleet of electric vehicles, and provide funding for the necessary charging infrastructure. NJ TRANSIT successfully secured 25% of the $5.7 million available in the NJBPU’s Clean Fleet EV Incentive Program, which is part of an overall $12.7 million in awarded grant funding for Fiscal Year 2023 from three of the NJBPU’s electric vehicle (EV) and charging infrastructure incentive programs.

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New Jersey Transit Police Outreach Officers Put in Time Baby Sitting for Stranded Family

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Newark NJ, New Jersey Transit Police Outreach Officers met a stranded family with a baby. The family was far from home in a time of need. Their destination was 2,000+ miles away; and they were at Newark Penn Station. Lacking shelter, funds for travel and food, the family was in a rough spot.⁣

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New Jersey Transit Police Disarm Axe-Wielding Man at Hoboken Terminal

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Hoboken NJ, on Wednesday, October 25th, New Jersey Transit Police Officers Brian Rea, Joseph Ragazzo, and Randy Vargas were on patrol at Hoboken Terminal. The officers were on the main concourse when they heard calls for help from the main waiting room. They entered the waiting room and observed a suspect wielding a large camping style axe. The suspect had the axe in hand and was aggressively advancing towards a fleeing man. ⁣⁣
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“The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail extension into Bergen County is not a luxury; It’s a necessity.”

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Englewood NJ, Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco says Bergen County residents deserve efficient, sustainable, and accessible transportation options, and that he is   “absolutely APPALLED that such little progress has been made on this project.”

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NJ Transit Train Struck and Killed a Pedestrian in Fair Lawn

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Fair Lawn NJ  ,a  New Jersey Transit train struck and killed a pedestrian in Fair Lawn on Thursday evening. According to a NJ Transit spokesperson , Bergen County Line train 1171 out of Hoboken hit the pedestrian just west of the Radburn Station in the borough at around 6:52 p.m.

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Survey Finds New Jerseyans Show Highest Levels of Resistance to Return to the Office Post COVID

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  • Interactive map included showing which workers across America are most against a return to office work.

Ridgewood NJ, the COVID-19 pandemic changed the dynamics of workplaces around the globe. The adaptation to remote work has also been advantageous for many employees. Parents have found it easier to balance familial responsibilities, and others have invested in home office setups or relocated further from their workplaces. However, for the past three years, tens of millions of office workers have navigated through an ever-evolving landscape of working from home and intermittent attempts to return to the office. However, a recent survey conducted by Authority Hacker throws light on employees’ perspectives on returning to the office, showing that the majority are reluctant to give up the flexibility they have grown accustomed to.

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Senate and Assembly Republican Leaders Attempt to Head off Strike By NJ Transit Engineers

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Trenton NJ, Senate and Assembly Republican Leaders Anthony Bucco and John DiMaio sent a letter to the NJ Transit train operator’s union requesting a meeting to address concerns prior to a possible strike.

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NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH MASTERCARD® AND NYC TOURISM FOR THE RETURN OF NYC RESTAURANT WEEK®

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Ridgewood NJ,  NJ TRANSIT is your ride to NYC Restaurant Week! Customers can use their Mastercard to save on both NJ TRANSIT services and delicious meals during one of NYC’s most iconic summer events starting July 24 through August 20.

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More Question Raised as NJ Transit Signs Controversial Lease with Onyx Equities LLC for Pricey New Head Quarters

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Trenton NJ,  Senator Anthony M. Bucco issued the following statement in response to the lack of transparency displayed by the Murphy Administration and NJ Transit over their recent deal with Onyx/Gateway to lease a costly new headquarters in Newark.

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UPDATE: NJ Transit Tick App Offline This Morning

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Ridgewood NJ, according to NJ Transit officials as of 7:30 am the NJ Transit Ticket App system was offline and the tracking function was also down . System was back up and running for the evening rush .

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NJ TRANSIT SETTLES WITH NATIONAL LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS UNION OVER LAST YEAR’S UNLAWFUL JUNETEENTH JOB ACTION

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is still pursuing claims against the General Committee of Adjustment (GCA), the local union organization that orchestrated the illegal job action. A decision of the Federal Court last June found in favor of NJ TRANSIT and that the GCA violated the Railway Labor Act by instigating the “sick-out”. The Court’s order put in effect immediately following the job action remains in place and prohibits the local union from taking any such action in the future, including for this year’s Juneteenth holiday.

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UPDATE: Pedestrian Miraculously Escapes Injury after Being Struck by a NJ Transit Train in Fair lawn

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Fair Lawn  NJ, an two “adult male” pedestrians miraculously escaped injury late Friday afternoon, 06/16, when he was struck by a Suffern bound NJ Transit passenger train as he attempted to cross the train tracks at Fair Lawn Avenue in Fair Lawn when the train was approaching. Fair Lawn Police and NJ Transit Police officers responded to the incident. The pedestrian refused to be evaluated by EMS personnel. Traffic on Fair Lawn Avenue was halted during the investigation process. Passengers on board the train at the time of the strike were discharged; some got into waiting automobiles, others boarded the next westbound train. No word as to whether NJ Transit Police issued the pedestrian a summons.

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NJ TRANSIT REMINDS CUSTOMERS: “DON’T BE HASTY, OBSERVE SAFETY” DURING NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is utilizing June, designated as “National Safety Month” by the National Safety Council, to launch an educational campaign for customers and employees.  This year’s theme is “Don’t Be Hasty, Observe Safety.” The month will feature tips and reminders to reinforce safety on and near the transit system throughout New Jersey.  While the campaign will run during June, safety is a core value at NJ TRANSIT and it remains the highest priority throughout the year.

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Memorial Day Getaway Service Plus Hot Summer Savings From NJ Transit

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Ridgewood NJ, whether you’re headed to the beach, Monmouth Park Racetrack or any one of the venues for “North To Shore,” you can take advantage of NJ TRANSIT’s exceptional promotional discounts beginning May 23rd and running throughout the summer. Both new and returning customers can save on summer travel by using various promotional codes in the NJ TRANSIT mobile app, including beach excursion fare discounts for low-cost roundtrip weekday tickets to some of New Jersey’s most popular shore destinations. Details for all promotions can be found at www.njtransit.com/summer.  In addition, Memorial Day weekend will have early getaway service and additional Jersey Shore shuttle train service to kick off the summer season!

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Thursday Rush Hour Commute Out of NY Penn Station Disrupted Over Signal Problems on Portal Bridge

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New York NY, commuting nightmare hits NY Penn Station on Thursday evenings rush hour when authorities  temporarily suspended NJ Transit rail service to and from Penn Station in Manhattan, New York, New York, May 11 due to a signal issue at the Portal Bridge that spans the Hackensack River in Hudson County, New Jersey. Officials did not immediately provide an estimate as to when service would resume. NJ Transit authorities have said that NJ Transit rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by NJ Transit buses and the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH) transit system at Newark Penn Station, Hoboken, and 33rd Street, New York. Amtrak train services have also experienced delays due to “signal issues and rail congestion” in the New York metropolitan area.

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