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NJT Winter Weather Service Information

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NJT Winter Weather Service Information

The following service advisories are in effect for Thursday, February 13, due to weather conditions:

Rail Service:  On Thursday, February 13, NJ TRANSIT will operate on a regular weekday rail schedule.  All rail service is subject to potential delays, adjustments and cancellations due to the winter weather conditions.  Customers are strongly encouraged to plan accordingly and build additional time into their travels.

Bus Service:  While every effort will be made to continue operating bus service systemwide on a regular weekday schedule on Thursday, February 13, customers may experience delays, detours or service adjustments on certain routes in the event of significant snowfall.  Customers are strongly advised to plan accordingly and build additional time into their travels as buses will be subject to local road conditions.

Light Rail Service:  On Thursday, February 13, NJ TRANSIT will operate light rail lines on a regular weekday schedule.  All light rail service is subject to potential delays, adjustments and cancellations due to the winter weather conditions.  Customers are strongly encouraged to plan accordingly and build additional time into their travels.

Access Link Paratransit Service:  On Thursday, February 13, Access Link service will be suspended statewide.  On Friday, February 14, Access Link will resume service at 12 noon should road conditions permit.  In addition, all transfer trips will be cancelled statewide on both Thursday and Friday.

In addition, NJ TRANSIT is reminding customers of the following:

Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14:  To give customers additional travel options during winter weather conditions, NJ TRANSIT will offer full systemwide cross-honoring on Thursday, February 13 and Friday, February 14, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, light rail or bus—including private bus carriers.
Waiting Room Hours Extended on Thursday, February 13:  Due to the impending storm, all NJ TRANSIT rail station buildings and waiting rooms will remain open for extended hours Thursday evening into Friday morning.

All customers are strongly advised to check njtransit.com for up-to-the-minute service information before starting their trip.

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Train Station Coffee Bar :’Dumb Starbucks’ Shop Appears in L.A.’s Los Feliz

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Editors note : Perhaps this might be an idea for the Ridgewood Train station

Train Station Coffee Bar : ‘Dumb Starbucks’ Shop Appears in L.A.’s Los Feliz

12:02 PM PST 2/9/2014 by Erik Hayden, Brandon Kirby

There’s no word on who’s behind the project, but there’s a line for free coffee and pastries purchased from Vons.

The Los Feliz coffee scene has a new attention-getting entrant, though all bets are off on how long it sticks around.

Dumb Starbucks Coffee, which parodies the design of a coffee giant chain store, appeared out of seemingly nowhere over the weekend as a pop-up store in a nondescript Hillhurst Ave. location.

All of the coffee, brewed by two baristas, is free (tips appreciated). They also have pastries (apparently purchased from Vons) that are also free for the taking for now.  Alongside a non-functioning cash register, CD’s like “Dumb Nora Jones Duets” [sic] and “Dumb Jazz Standards” are stocked.

And there is a reasonably long line — dozens of people — waiting for a novelty brew on Sunday.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/dumb-starbucks-shop-appears-las-678728

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New coffee stand will brew at Ridgewood train station

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New coffee stand will brew at Ridgewood train station
Tuesday February 4, 2014, 10:03 AM
BY  DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
The Ridgewood News

The Village of Ridgewood is now accepting bids from vendors who are interested in leasing and operating a new coffee stand at the Ridgewood train station, which has been without that particular service since 2009.

The deadline to submit proposals is 11 a.m. Feb. 20, when all public bids will be opened.

 

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/243498621_New_coffee_stand_will_brew_at_Ridgewood_train_station.html#sthash.tD20lT5R.dpuf

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NJT: SUPER DEAL, SUPER EASY, SUPER PASS

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NJT: SUPER DEAL, SUPER EASY, SUPER PASS.

NJ TRANSIT has created a special pass for Super Bowl Week 2014 – called SUPER PASS.

The $50 pass is valid for unlimited travel from Monday, January 27 through Monday, February 3, 2014 on all NJ TRANSIT rail, bus, light rail and Access Link services throughout New Jersey, including travel to and from Newark Liberty International Airport and New York City.

If you’re planning to travel to the Super Bowl and other fun activities during the week – SUPER PASS is for you. Take advantage of the savings and enjoy the convenience of not having to purchase tickets for every trip.

There are two ways to get your SUPER PASS:

Purchase at ticket vending machines at stations, terminals and park and rides or at ticket windows.

Purchase on your mobile device with NJ TRANSIT’s free MyTixSM App available at the App StoreSM and Google PlaySM. Find out more about MyTix™.

Just going to the big game? Purchase your round-trip train tickets to MetLife Stadium online.

Other Ticket Types

One-Way Tickets – one continuous trip

Round-Trip Tickets – two one-way tickets

Senior Citizen and Customers with Disabilities Fares – Senior Citizens (62 and older) and customers with disabilities can travel on NJ TRANSIT at a reduced fare of half the regular one-way fare at all times.

Children’s Fares – Children (ages 5 – 11) save at least 50 percent at all times. In addition, up to three children four and under can ride free with a passenger paying any valid fare.

Family SuperSaver Fares – Starting at 7:00 pm Friday, January 24 through 6:00 am Monday, February 3, 2014. Up to two children (ages 5 – 11) can ride free with a passenger paying any valid fare.

Purchasing Tickets

Mobile Tickets – Download NJ TRANSIT’s MyTix app from Google Play Store for Android devices or the App Store for iOS devices and purchase your tickets anytime, anywhere.

Online Tickets – Purchase tickets for travel between Penn Station New York and Meadowlands Sports Complex for Super Bowl Sunday online here.

Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) – TVMs are available at all rail stations, bus terminals and other select locations and accept credit cards, debit cards and cash (all bills up to $100).

Ticket Offices – Available at major stations and terminals.

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A malfunctioning NJ Transit website raises concern for Super Bowl transportation

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A malfunctioning NJ Transit website raises concern for Super Bowl transportation
Wednesday January 22, 2014, 8:04 PM
BY  KAREN RO– USE
STAFF WRITER
The Record

NJ Transit customers on Wednesday faced another grueling commute, having to cope with fewer trains as a snow storm pulled away and the NJTransit.com website, which continued to malfunction, raising questions about whether the site would be ready for thousands of out-of-towners arriving next week for the Super Bowl.

These challenges come a day after NJ Transit’s website went down for more than three hours in the middle of a massive snow storm that sent commuters dashing for bus or train home. A spokesman initially said on Tuesday that the site was taken down for maintenance, but later said it went to down due to technical issues.

On Wednesday, rail riders who were able to access the site were greeted with the message: “Due to inclement weather, all NJ TRANSIT Rail Lines except the Atlantic City Line will operate on enhanced weekend schedule on Wednesday, January 22.”

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/A_malfunctioning_NJ_Transit_website_raises_concern_for_Super_Bowl_transportation.html#sthash.eXwTRt3j.dpuf

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WINTER STORM UPDATE: NJ TRANSIT EXTENDS FULL, SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING THROUGH WEDNESDAY

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WINTER STORM UPDATE: NJ TRANSIT EXTENDS FULL, SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING THROUGH WEDNESDAY

Waiting room hours also extended

January 21, 2014

NEWARK, NJ — In light of the current winter storm that is expected to impact the region today and tomorrow, NJ TRANSIT has announced an extension of full, systemwide cross-honoring through the end of the service day, Wednesday, January 22.  In addition, NJ TRANSIT operations, customer service and police personnel continue to take steps toward minimizing delays and ensuring service reliability and safety.  All customers are strongly advised to check njtransit.com before traveling for up-to-the-minute service information before starting their trip.

Systemwide Cross-Honoring Extended Through Wednesday, January 22:  To give customers additional travel options during winter weather conditions, NJ TRANSIT will extend full systemwide cross-honoring through Wednesday, January 22, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode—rail, light rail or bus—including private bus carriers.

For example, customers who normally take the bus from Rutherford to the Port Authority Bus Terminal may use their bus pass or ticket on the train from Rutherford to New York Penn Station.  Similarly, customers who normally take the bus between Atlantic City and Lindenwold may use the Atlantic City Rail Line instead at no additional charge.  Customers using their tickets or passes to travel to a destination other than the destination printed on their original ticket will be subject to the appropriate additional fare if applicable.

Waiting Room Hours Extended Through Monday, January 27:  Due to the current winter storm and extreme cold weather conditions expected to follow, all NJ TRANSIT rail station buildings and waiting rooms will remain open, including evenings and overnight, through Monday, January 27.

Access Link Paratransit Service:  On Tuesday, January 21, Access Link will cancel all new outbound trips as of 10 a.m.  On Wednesday, January 22, Access Link service will be suspended statewide.  Full service will resume on Thursday, January 23 as soon as road conditions permit.

Travel Advice:

For the latest travel information, visit njtransit.com or access our Twitter feed at @NJTRANSIT prior to starting your trip.  In the event of delays or service adjustments, NJ TRANSIT will provide the most current service information via the My Transit alert system, which delivers travel advisories for your specific trip to your cell phone, PDA or pager.  (If you are not yet a My Transit subscriber, we encourage you to sign up at www.njtransit.com/mytransit)  Service information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.
Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.
Build additional travel time into your trip to a station, terminal or bus stop.
Stairs, flooring and platforms can be slippery, so please use caution when walking along wet surfaces or any outdoor surface exposed to the weather. Use extra care when boarding or exiting buses and trains.
Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.
If you park, ensure your car is stocked with a snow brush and ice scraper so you can clear your car upon returning to the lot.

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NJ TRANSIT has created a limited edition commemorative pass for Super Bowl Week 2014 – called SUPER PASS.

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NJ TRANSIT has created a limited edition commemorative pass for Super Bowl Week 2014 – called SUPER PASS.

The special $50 pass is valid for unlimited travel from Monday, January 27 through Monday, February 3, 2014 on all NJ TRANSIT rail, bus, light rail and Access Link services throughout New Jersey, including travel to and from Newark Liberty International Airport and New York City.

If you’re planning to travel to the Super Bowl and other fun activities during the week – SUPER PASS is for you. Take advantage of the savings and enjoy the convenience of not having to purchase tickets for every trip.

We also know you’ll want to keep this unique collectible as a valued souvenir of Super Bowl XLVIII. Each 3 7/8″ X 5 1/2″ pass will feature its own unique QR code and serial number.

This limited edition pass will only be available here until January 20, 2014. Your SUPER PASS, along with a matching lanyard to hang the pass around your neck, will be mailed to you in advance of Super Bowl Week.

BUY YOUR SUPER PASS HERE AND BE READY FOR ALL THE EXCITEMENT!

https://mtix.njtransit.com/masticketing/?page=superpass

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Flawed bid process will delay Maple Field cleanup in Ridgewood

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Flawed bid process will delay Maple Field cleanup in Ridgewood
TUESDAY DECEMBER 17, 2013, 10:32 AM
BY  DARIUS AMOS
STAFF WRITER
THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS

The Ridgewood Council has rejected the lone bid it received for the Maple Park turf cleaning job, a move that will delay a much-needed procedure at one of the village’s most used fields.

According to a council resolution unanimously passed last week, the village will put the project back out for public bid because the initial bid process was declared flawed.

– See more at: https://www.northjersey.com/news/236204961_Flawed_bid_process_will_delay_Maple_Field_cleanup_in_Ridgewood.html#sthash.MGSmM45E.dpuf

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Mark Levin: Reader says not so fast Mark

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Mark Levin: Reader says not so fast Mark

Mark was shown where he made a mistake in stating in a footnote that delegates from Vermont belatedly attended the constitutional convention in Philadelphia in 1787. In reality, Vermont was not even a state until 1791. Before that it was a disputed territory between New Hampshire and New York. So Vermonters were not asked to nor were they qualified to attend the Philadelphia convention. He gave his challenger no credit for reading his book carefully and bringing this non-trivial mistake to his attention. He then refused to sign the book on the page where the footnote appeared and showed distinct signs of impatience and annoyance when he opened the front of the book and began to sign it.

At this point, Mark was challenged about Cruz’s eligiblity. But the challenge did not happen as Mark said it did. The challenger asked this: “Under what possible definition of the term natural-born Citizen does your friend Ted Cruz qualify to be president?” At this same time the challenger placed an annotated copy of an earlier TheRidgewoodBlog posting repeating CNN’s recent article questioning Cruz’s eligibility, and was pointing at the document. After cursing at the challenger , Mark replied: “I never said he was a natural-born Citizen.”, upon which his challenger said: “But you must be a natural-born Citizen to be President!”. Mark then said: “No you don’t!”, and the challenger said “Yes, you do. Read the Constitution.” Levin was showing no signs of changing his tune. The challenger then turned around and left the booksigning. There was no time during any of this dialogue for Mark to ruminate on the challenger’s motivations or talk about Canada or Cruz’s mother or anything like what he said on his Radio program

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Readers asks Why is Heather A. Mailander capable enough to fill in but not to actually be appointed to the position

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Readers asks Why is Heather A. Mailander capable enough to fill in but not to actually be appointed to the position

Why is she capable enough to fill in but not to actually be appointed to the position. Another woman running a dept and not being recognized. She is better than Gabbert and Ten Hoeve

Heather Mailander would make an excellent choice for Village Manager. She is highly capable, has a tremendous work ethic, she knows the town and she well respected and liked by both Village employees and residents. Most importantly she has good common sense………..which is in short supply in Village Hall.

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Fight Breaks out on Northbound Bergen/Port Jervis Line Train

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Fight Breaks out on Northbound Bergen/Port Jervis Line Train
March 17,2013
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Ridgewood NJ , A New Jersey Transit train Bergen/  Port Jervis line was forced to make an unscheduled stop on Saturday after a large brawl broke out inside one of the rail cars, leading to the ejection of several passengers.

No details are available as to what sparked the fight, or weather the fight was or was not St.Patrick’s day parade related . The fight broke out shortly after 4 p.m. Saturday on a northbound Bergen/Port Jervis line train. NTJ had previously banned alcohol  for the parade of Saturday.

NJ Transit spokesman John Durso Jr. told the The Star-Ledger of Newark that the fight began about 10 minutes after the train departed from Secaucus , forcing the the train to make an unscheduled stop in East Rutherford, where authorities broke up the brawl.

Sixteen people were finally ordered off the train,while two were issued summons for disorderly conduct and one person was treated at the scene for minor injuries. The train resumed service after a 20 minutes delay. Bergen/  Port Jervis line also stop at Ridgewood Train Station.

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Reader says politicians and NJT should try commuting sometime before making infrastructure decisions

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Reader says politicians and NJT should try commuting sometime before making infrastructure decisions.

I hope this person will be alright. It looks like the guy was walking home from the train. Last I checked day glow yellow suits are not really appropriate for business, so let’s cut him some slack about attire.

We are on track for a horrific accident at the intersection of Broad and Franklin now that the train station renovation forces commuters to cross at the underpass. There are no crossing signals. Cars coming through the underpass and making a right turn are not expecting people to be stepping off the curb right by the corner. More people are going to get hit. Maybe the politicians and NJT should try commuting sometime before making infrastructure decisions.

I am confident that nobody on the board at NJT eats their own cooking. The conditions at Penn are atrocious. Transferring at SEC is ridiculous in the mornings. And the station rebuild at RGWD is terrible. It is as if no part of that project was designed to improve the quality of commuting for non-ADA impacted people (99.999% of the people who use that station).

And yes, crossing at the corner of Franklin and Broad is about 10 times as dangerous as crossing Broad mid-block. There needs to be a full stop on green for right turns from Franklin to Broad, or at least better lighting on that corner. Good luck getting NJT to address it; they won’t even clear the snow from that corner, and evidently neither will Ridgewood.

Eventually you will see a traffic light on Franklin and Chestnut, too.

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Postal Service set to cut Saturday delivery

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February 6, 2013 7:41 AM
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Ridgewood NJ– The U.S. Postal Service has announced that it will stop delivering mail on Saturdays but continue to deliver packages six days a week under a plan aimed at saving about $2 billion, the financially struggling agency says. Saturday mail cutback would not begin until August.

The move allows the USPS to focus on package delivery which has increased by 14% since 2010, At the same time technology which aids in package delivery has caught up with the delivery of letters and other mail declining significantly with the ever increasing use of email and other Internet based technologies. .

Under the new plan, mail would still be delivered to post office boxes on Saturdays. and Post offices now open on Saturdays would remain open on Saturdays.

The Postal Service for some time has advocated shifting to a five-day delivery schedule for mail and packages . The US Postal Service is an independent agency that gets no tax dollars for its day-to-day operations but is subject to congressional control.

The agency would need congressional approval to make the change and It was not immediately if that would be forth coming or even necessary.

Patrick R. Donahoe, postmaster general , says Postal Service market research and other research has indicated that nearly 7 in 10 Americans support the switch to five-day delivery as a way for the Postal Service to reduce costs.