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“it seems to me that the Ridgewood Village council are hell bent on destroying local businesses. Who would have thought that Ridgewood would have the same, bloody-minded, corrupt and self-destructive “administration” as NYC? Why are they so determined to finish off the local economy?
Bus, Light Rail, Access Link and Atlantic City Rail Line Resume Regular Service; Northeast Corridor to Resume with Weekend Service Wednesday at 10:00 a.m.; Other Lines Remain Suspended while Repairs Continue
Main/Bergen County to resume on weekend schedule at 10:00 a.m.
August 4, 2020
Ridgewood NJ, in the aftermath of today’s intense and damaging storm, NJ TRANSIT anticipates service on the Northeast Corridor will resume with weekend service at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday August 5, and Atlantic City Rail Line service will resume with regular weekday service. Morris & Essex, Montclair-Boonton, Main, Bergen, Pascack Valley, North Jersey Coast Line, Raritan Valley and Port Jervis rail lines will remain temporarily suspended for tomorrow morning’s commute as crews continue to work around the clock to clear approximately 150 trees, repair signal systems and repair overhead wires which power trains. These lines will resume service on a weekend schedule once these repairs are complete and tracks are inspected.
photos courtesy of the Ridgewood Chamber of Commerce
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Ridgewood NJ, FARMERS’ MARKET is back! June 28-Novermber 22, 2020 (weather permitting) , 9:00am-3:00pm ,Westside of NJ train station
We will be social distancing and wearing facemasks!
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Ridgewood NJ, This is a reminder that Stage II water restrictions remain in effect. Odd numbered addresses may irrigate on Tuesdays and Saturdays only. Even numbered addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and Sundays only. No irrigation is allowed on Mondays, Thursdays, or Fridays. Irrigation shall be performed before 10 am or after 6 pm, to limit evaporation. EXCEPTIONS: Irrigation is allowed any day (within time restrictions noted above) if utilizing a hand held hose or drip irrigation, or if a smart watering exemption is obtained from the office of Ridgewood Water.
The word is that a lot of early morning tickets have been written , so be careful .
Continue reading Friday Morning Watering at Ridgewood Train Station
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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy today signed Executive Order No. 165, which lifts 50 percent capacity limits on NJ TRANSIT and private-carrier buses, trains, light rail vehicles and Access Link vehicles, and now requires that NJ TRANSIT and private-carriers limit vehicles to the maximum seated capacity, effective at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.
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Ridgewood NJ, The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors today approved the purchase of eight additional ALP-45A dual-powered locomotives manufactured by Bombardier Transit Corporation for a cost of approximately $70.5 million. The new locomotives will allow NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations to retire some locomotives in the fleet to increase mechanical reliability, improve on-time performance, provide operational flexibility and promote a more sustainable planet for the future.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT TO PURCHASE EIGHT ADDITIONAL DUAL-POWERED LOCOMOTIVES
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Ridgewood NJ, The Village of Ridgewood has launched all-new smart parking kiosks in partnership with Flowbird Group. The 85 new CWT Touch kiosks replace older coin-operated single-space meters and will assist in opening up congested streets in the Downtown Business District.
Continue reading Village of Ridgewood Says Goodbye to Old Meters,Welcomes Kiosks
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT has begun its high-tech upgrade to fare collection on trains. Handheld mobile devices are being issued this week to train crews on the Raritan Valley Line (RVL). The mobile devices can scan and validate both paper tickets/passes and electronic tickets/passes displayed on the mobile app ultimately creating a more contactless customer experience and improved ridership data.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT TO ROLLOUT NEW FARE COLLECTION TECHNOLOGY ON TRAINS
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FARMERS’ MARKET is back! June 28-Novermber 22, 2020 (weather permitting) 9:00am-3:00pm Westside of NJ train station .We will be social distancing and wearing facemasks!
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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is resuming the collection of cash fares on board trains beginning Monday, July 6th. The cash option was temporarily suspended as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. Cash transactions on board trains will be subject to the previous $5 surcharge policy. Customers are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets prior to boarding using the NJ TRANSIT mobile app and ticket vending machines (TVMs).
Continue reading CASH FARES RESUME ON NJ TRANSIT TRAINS BEGINNING JULY 6th
On this day, 244 years ago, the Second Continental Congress voted to adopt the Declaration of Independence. Even though they had already declared independence two days earlier, the American people were so moved by the Declaration that thereafter July 4th became our birthday. Happy Birthday America!
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Ridgewood NJ, Beginning Monday, July 6th, NJ TRANSIT will operate full weekday service for rail and light rail providing added capacity to improve distancing on board vehicles, which aligns with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health. Bus service has been operating on a regular weekday schedule since Monday, June 8.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT RAIL AND LIGHT RAIL TO RESUME FULL WEEKDAY SERVICE ON JULY 6
FARMERS’ MARKET is back!
June 28-Novermber 22, 2020
(weather permitting)
9:00am-3:00pm
Westside of NJ train station
We will be social distancing and wearing facemasks!
Join us!
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Ridgewood NJ, As part of its continued recovery efforts, NJ TRANSIT has released guidelines detailing the critical steps being taken to protect customers and employees during the reopening of New Jersey and the region, as we prepare for customers to return to the transit system. These guidelines are consistent with “The Road Back”, New Jersey’s roadmap for restoring economic health through public health.
In addition to NJ TRANSIT taking any and all measures to continue to make the system as safe and possible, the agency is reinforcing a “shared responsibility” approach that relies on customers and employers doing their part as well. The plan focuses on NJ TRANSIT’s commitment to six areas: Service, Cleanliness, Distancing, Communication, Protective Equipment & Public Safety and Screening & Testing.
Continue reading NJ TRANSIT RELEASES “YOUR RIDE TO RECOVERY” GUIDELINES
