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Posted on May 24, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — Leave a comment

NJ TRANSIT OFFERS ‘EARLY GETAWAY’ SERVICE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

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Kids Ride NJ TRANSIT Free All Weekend with Family SuperSaver Fare

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Ridgewood NJ, NJ TRANSIT is kicking off Memorial Day weekend with “early getaway” rail and bus service on Friday, May 24 to accommodate customers escaping early for the holiday weekend.

NJ TRANSIT is making it easy and affordable to have fun in the sun, with a variety of discounted summer savings packages. Memorial Day weekend is a great time for customers to take advantage of NJ TRANSIT’s discounted travel packages to destinations including the Jersey Shore, Six Flags Great Adventure and Monmouth Park.

Posted on May 22, 2019June 27, 2021 by James — 1 Comment

NJ Transit Reminds Commuters of Regulations on Motorized E-Scooters and E-Bicycles

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Hoboken NJ, As Hoboken prepares to launch its e-scooter program, which NJ TRANSIT fully supports as yet another environmentally-friendly mode of travel in a transit-rich city, we’re reminding customers of the regulations pertaining to motorized wheeled vehicles on our system.

E-scooters are not permitted on board NJ TRANSIT trains, buses or light rail vehicles. Designated e-scooter drop off areas will be located near Hoboken Terminal for customer convenience. NJ TRANSIT strongly encourages customers to utilize the designated drop off /pickup locations for the e-scooters. E-scooters are not permitted inside the waiting room, concourse or on rail platforms and bus lanes of Hoboken Terminal. The regulations are in place for the safety of all customers utilizing the transportation system, as well as those riding scooters.

Posted on May 16, 2019May 15, 2019 by James — 1 Comment

Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT Continue Partnership with $31 Million Northeast Corridor Infrastructure Investment

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Ridgewod NJ, Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT today announced a joint $31 million investment to improve railroad infrastructure along the Northeast Corridor (NEC) in New Jersey and to conduct renewal work throughout spring and summer 2019 as part of their ongoing partnership. The work, which will lead to improved conditions for travelers, will be conducted throughout the state from the north end with projects at Newark Penn Station and Portal Bridge to the southern portion of the state with projects in Trenton. This extensive work and significant financial investment serve as the latest example of the cooperative relationship between NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak to enhance the customer experience for both commuter and intercity rail customers.

Posted on May 8, 2019May 7, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

GOVERNOR MURPHY RECOGNIZES LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER TRAINEES GRADUATING CLASSROOM TRAINING

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Ridgewood NJ, Governor Phil Murphy and NJ TRANSIT Executive Director Kevin Corbett recognized NJ TRANSIT’s latest Locomotive Engineer Training Class for passing and graduating the Northeast Operating Rules Advisory Committee (NORAC) and physical characteristics exams. The Governor presented each trainee with a certificate of achievement, as the class wraps up its final days of on-the-job training.

Posted on May 3, 2019May 2, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

EXPECT DELAYS BUT NO SERVICE CHANGES FOR MAIN/BERGEN LINE DURING AMTRAK PENN STATION SUMMER WORK

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Ridgewood NJ, Beginning June 17, 2019, NJ TRANSIT will be temporarily diverting select Midtown Direct rail service on the Montclair-Boonton Line and one North Jersey Coast Line train to Hoboken, in order to accommodate vital Amtrak repair work that will take two tracks at Penn Station New York (PSNY) out of service. Other temporary service adjustments will include Morris & Essex Line Midtown Direct trains no longer stopping at Newark Broad Street station during the morning and evening peak periods, and a limited number of Midtown Direct reverse-peak trains will operate from Hoboken. Please see below for impacts to specific trains and suggested alternates.

Posted on April 24, 2019June 24, 2020 by James — 6 Comments

Governor Phil Murphy announces $1 million in Transit Village grants to revitalize areas around transit facilities

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Trenton NJ, on April 10th ,Governor Phil Murphy announced $1 million in Transit Village grants to revitalize areas around transit facilities. Five municipalities will receive grants for quality of life improvements.

Under this multi-agency smart growth initiative, municipalities that have transit facilities within their borders can seek to be designated as a Transit Village by developing plans for dense, mixed-use redevelopment that includes housing near their transit facility. The initiative creates incentives to revitalize areas around transit stations to create attractive, vibrant, pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods where people can live, shop, work and play without relying on automobiles.

Posted on April 12, 2019April 12, 2019 by James — Leave a comment

Reader asks,”Is N.J. Transit airing racist commercials?”

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“So. This photo is from the second N.J. Transit “If You See Something, Say Something” Commercial. They both depict three different suspicions “people” leaving things behind and / or taking photos of surveillance cameras. All three suspicious people? You guessed it. White males. Nice message N.J. Transit!!! Personally, I’m appalled. “

Posted on April 12, 2019April 11, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Reader asks Will the Village Prorate Parking Fees for Tag Holders

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” Purchasers of premium parking hang tags allowing for parking in the train station lot should be refunded a portion of their purchase price. I paid for 12 months of parking. Not 8-9 months. This project was surely known about when the tags went on sale in December 2018. Nothing was said to purchasers about this 1/4 year project which materially diminishes the value of a station parking tag (whose purchase price which went from $1000 to $1300 in the space of a year). “

Posted on April 11, 2019April 10, 2019 by James — 8 Comments

Construction Starts at Ridgewood Train Station

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Ridgewood NJ, The construction of additional parking spaces has begun at the Ridgewood train station.

Update on train station parking lot construction, work to begin 4/8/19

The train station parking lot construction will begin on April 8, 2019, for the next 3-4 months for renovation and addition of 35 parking spaces.

Posted on April 9, 2019April 8, 2019 by James — 8 Comments

Reader says , “To claim that Ridgewood has a bad commute relative to other nice / safe / high quality of life suburban towns around NYC is simply not true”

“To claim that Ridgewood has a bad commute relative to other nice / safe / high quality of life suburban towns around NYC is simply not true. I have been commuting since 1986. When I commuted from Hoboken / Manhattan it was shorter but who wants to raise a family in Hoboken or Manhattan? And who can afford a neighborhood you would raise children in Manhattan other than Russian oligarchs and billionaires? The Ridgewood train is served by Main and Bergen lines making it uniquely more convenient than other train lines. Prior to the midtown connection some opted for the bus to PA so that new connection is yet another option making Ridgewood better than most other NYC commuter suburbs. I would be curious to what town(s) have such excellent train/bus service to NYC that it is cheaper and better than Ridgewood? Certainly not the LIRR or Metro North to Connecticut. I suppose Greenwich CT is OK but not noticeably better than Ridgewood and they have to switch to the 4-5-6 to get downtown so really that whole train service is heavily preferenced to midtown. Garden City LI for example is OK too I suppose but they have no choice but one line into Penn and then subway downtown which I guess is not as bad as coming down from Grand Central. At least we have about the same convenience to both midtown and downtown. And please tell me the suburban town that is so much cheaper and nicer with a fast convenient commute and high quality of life? Not near NYC, that is for sure. This is just another one of these things that the town-complainer posts stupid uninformed comments about in his or her eternal dislike of Ridgewood. I wish I had a dollar for every time this same person leaves a comment saying they are moving out. I think they do it 10 or 20 times a week. “

Posted on April 8, 2019April 7, 2019 by James — 6 Comments

Reader says , “the train is still the best way to get to the city”

“All of this is driven by the ever increasing need for more and more fees to feed the out of control spending“

Another factor is supply and demand. As more people apply for parking permits, price has to rise. It would be against basic rules of market economy to do otherwise. We may not like it, but what’s the alternative?

With all honesty, the train is still the best way to get to the city. For the most part it’s punctual, there are always seats and it’s comfy. Where else can you get a better option? Summit/Millburn have an easier way to get to Penn St direct, but many Ridgewood commuters go to Hoboken stop instead.

Ridgewood is a beautiful, welcoming village. And hey, if the parking is too pricey, why not ride a bicycle during warner season (free) and Uber/Lyft when it’s cooler (~$7 one way)?

Posted on April 6, 2019April 5, 2019 by James — 4 Comments

Reader says , “The illusion of buying in RW as it is a commuter village is also becoming a tough sell”

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“Right walk or leave early. As a resident who pays ever increasing taxes, over $200 a month to park in a lot for residences some of whom pay $35-55k year in taxes. All to get on a train that cost $300 a month that the commute has increased by at least 30 minutes a day, requires a switch to midtown, and are trouble prone.

The illusion of buying in RW as it is a commuter village is also becoming a tough sell. We bought here as the village used to support commuters and accomdate some of their requirements. All of this is driven by the ever increasing need for more and more fees to feed the out of control spending

Ridiculous planning and leadership”

Posted on April 4, 2019April 3, 2019 by James — 2 Comments

Village Updates Ridgewood Train Station Construction Date to April 8th

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Ridgewood NJ, after a bit of confusion the Village Manager
Heather A. Mailander has updated yesterday’s E-Notice on the train station parking lot construction, please be aware of the following:

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by James — 11 Comments

IMPORTANT UPDATE – RIDGEWOOD TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT

IMPORTANT UPDATE – TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT

– ATTENTION COMMUTERS USING PREMIUM HANG TAGS

**EFFECTIVE: MONDAY, APRIL 8, 2019**

• THE TRAIN STATION LOT WILL BE UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR THE NEXT 3-4 MONTHS FOR RENOVATION AND ADDITION OF 35 PARKING SPACES

• DURING THE CONSTRUCTION UP TO 40 PARKING SPACES BE UNAVAILABLE

• YOUR PREMIUM HANG TAG ALLOWS YOU TO PARK IN ALL LOTS. THESE LOTS INCLUDE: HUDSON LOT (YOU MAY PARK IN THE 3 ROWS FARTHEST AWAY FROM BROAD STREET), PROSPECT LOT, CHESTNUT LOT, NORTH WALNUT LOT AND COTTAGE PLACE LOT

• YOU MAY NOT PARK IN SHOPPERS/DINERS OR CBD EMPLOYEE PARKING SPACES OR SPACES DESIGNATED AS HUDSON LOT PERMITS ONLY

-ATTENTION COMMUTERS USING METERS OR PARKMOBILE

• IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY PAYING METERS OR USING PARKMOBILE AND CAN’T FIND A PARKING SPACE AT THE TRAIN STATION: ADDITIONAL PARKING AT THE COTTAGE PLACE LOT IS AVAILABLE USING KIOSK OR PARKMOBILE

• YOU MAY NOT PARK IN SHOPPERS/DINERS OR CBD EMPLOYEE PARKING SPACES

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND COOPERATION
DURING THIS CONSTRUCTION

Posted on April 3, 2019April 3, 2019 by James — 18 Comments

Reader says , ” I hate taking trees and green space no matter how small “

” Hated Paul’s giant garage, don’t think at this point we need the smaller version but most of all I hate taking trees and green space no matter how small for more for extra spaces at the Train Station which will not make a difference in the end and will cost commuters an arm and a leg. Also agree with the post about over regulation in the CBD. If anything is going to hurt the downtown businesses it will be this. I almost feel like first come first served would be a better plan and open up the streets with free parking. It has been done on other town “

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