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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expects nearly 5.5 million travelers this Memorial Day weekend

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Fort Lee NJ, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey expects nearly 5.5 million travelers across its facilities this Memorial Day weekend. To accommodate motorists traveling between New York and New Jersey, all ongoing repairs and construction projects at its crossings will be suspended from 5 a.m. Friday, May 26, to 5 a.m. Tuesday, May 30. A separate travel advisory for any lane closures or service changes for the remainder of that week will be issued next week.

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PORT AUTHORITY OPENS FREE SECURE BIKE PARKING AT MIDTOWN BUS TERMINAL FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES

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New York NY, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced the opening of the largest free, secure bicycle parking facility for public use in Manhattan as part of the agency’s commitment to enhance access across its facilities. The 20-bike secure bicycle parking enclosure outside the Midtown Bus Terminal offers innovative, secure bike storage options through an agency partnership with Brooklyn-based company Oonee, which maintains several bike parking pods in New York and New Jersey.

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PATH Debuts 9-Car Service on the Newark-World Trade Center Line

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Trwill take the first step tomorrow in a planned major expansion of PATH service along the Newark-World Trade Center line. On Thursday, March 23, PATH will operate 9-car trains on the NWK-WTC line for the first time in its 100-year history.

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PORT AUTHORITY OPENS NEWLY RENOVATED BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAY ON NORTH SIDE OF GEORGE WASHINGTON BRIDGE

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Fort Lee NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today opened the newly renovated and fully accessible north walk of the George Washington Bridge, significantly improving the experience for bicyclists, pedestrians, and users with mobility challenges. Replacement of the bridge’s northside original steel suspender cables and associated closure of the path below the cables as part of the agency’s $2 billion Restoring the George program created an opportunity for the Port Authority to overhaul the path, including the replacement of the 171 access steps with gentler widened accessible approach paths to allow seamless connection from adjacent streets.

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Nearly 11 Million Travelers Expected to Use Port Authority Airports and Bridges and Tunnels During Christmas and New Year Holidays

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Newark NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced that nearly 11 million air passengers and vehicles are expected to use its airports and vehicular crossings from Friday, Dec. 23, 2022, through Monday, Jan. 2, 2023.

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PORT AUTHORITY’S NEW K-9 CLASS HONORS FIVE FALLEN 9/11 PAPD OFFICERS

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Fort lee NJ, The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey welcomed five officers and their canines to the Port Authority Police Department (PAPD) K-9 unit in a graduation ceremony held today at Newark Liberty International Airport. Canines Mag, Bruce, Mimmo, Stuey and Amo were named in honor of fallen 9/11 PAPD officers.

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PORT AUTHORITY NAMES NEW CHIEF SECURITY OFFICER

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Fort Lee NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that Greg Ehrie, a 20-year veteran of the FBI will join the agency as its Chief Security Officer on Dec. 12, 2022. Ehrie’s FBI career involved stints as Special Agent in Charge of Intelligence at the New York field office and as Special Agent in Charge of its field office in Newark, N.J. Ehrie is currently the Chief Security Officer at the Anti-Defamation League.

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6.3 Million Travelers Expected to Use Port Authority Airports and Bridges and Tunnels During Thanksgiving Holiday

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More than 6.3 Million Travelers Expected to Use Port Authority Airports and Bridges and Tunnels During Thanksgiving Holiday; Plan Ahead for Heavy Traffic, Longer Wait Times at Airports 

Air Travelers Should Arrive to Airports at Least 2 to 3 Hours Prior to Departure Depending on Destination, Anticipate Longer Waits at TSA Security Checkpoints

Port Authority, MTA Strongly Encourage Public Transit Use to Airports

Port Authority Will Suspend Non-Emergency Lane Closures at Vehicle Crossings to Accommodate Higher Volume Over Thanksgiving Holiday

PATH to Add Service on Thanksgiving; 9 St and 23 St Stations Will Remain Open at all Hours Over Holiday Weekend

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Fort Lee NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey announced today that more than 6.3 million air passengers and vehicles are expected to use its airports and vehicular crossings from Wednesday to Monday, Nov. 23 to 28.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Says No Deal on Amazon Cargo Hub at Newark Liberty International Airport

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Newark NJ, on Thursday the  Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Says No Deal on Amazon Cargo Hub at Newark Liberty International Airport.  The $125M Amazon cargo hub had promised  1,000 new jobs . The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today released the following statement from Chief Operating Officer Huntley Lawrence:

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Says More than 5 Million Expected to Fly, Ride or Drive Over Long Holiday Weekend

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Ridgewood NJ, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey strongly encourages travelers by air, rail and road to consider additional time this July Fourth holiday weekend, when more than 5.2 million passengers are expected to use its facilities.

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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey urges travelers by air, rail and road to pack additional time and patience

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Fort Lee NJ, with the July 4th holiday being observed on Monday July 5th , the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey urges travelers by air, rail and road to pack additional time and patience this July Fourth holiday weekend when more than 4.4 million passengers are expected to use its facilities as the summer travel season gets underway. To accommodate motorists traveling between New York and New Jersey, non-emergency repairs and construction projects at the agency’s crossings will be suspended from 5 a.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Tuesday, July 2 to 6.

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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is moving forward with its plan to reimagine the world’s busiest bus terminal

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New York NY, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is moving forward with its plan to reimagine the world’s busiest bus terminal with the launch today of the federal environmental review process and announcement of a total of four public meetings to be held virtually on June 23 and 24.

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