A look at NJ TRANSIT’s new Multilevel III rail cars

NJ TRANSIT’s new Multilevel III rail cars mark a major step in modernizing one of the nation’s busiest commuter rail systems. The 374-car fleet will replace aging Arrow III and Comet equipment, expand passenger capacity and improve service across New Jersey and into New York Penn Station.

Infrastructure Update – Week of May 25, 2026

This week’s infrastructure update looks at the challenges of growth, grid reliability and infrastructure modernization as energy demands surge across the Northeast.

Pre-Memorial Day heat spike highlights need for reliable power

As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, rising temperatures are putting pressure on the grid in Pennsylvania. Now, two of the Commonwealth’s largest coal-fired power plants, Keystone and Conemaugh, are expected to remain open through 2032 to meet the rising demand.

Pre-Memorial Day heat spike highlights need for reliable power

As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, rising temperatures are putting pressure on the grid in Pennsylvania. Now, two of the Commonwealth’s largest coal-fired power plants, Keystone and Conemaugh, are expected to remain open through 2032 to meet the rising demand.

Illuminating the road ahead

New technology is set to change how traffic moves around MetLife Stadium. As New Jersey prepares to host matches for the FIFA World Cup 2026, LiDAR is being deployed to monitor traffic in real time. The result could reshape how the state manages traffic long after the World Cup ends.

Infrastructure Update – Week of May 25, 2026

This week’s infrastructure update looks at the challenges of growth, grid reliability and infrastructure modernization as energy demands surge across the Northeast.

Pre-Memorial Day heat spike highlights need for reliable power

As Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, rising temperatures are putting pressure on the grid in Pennsylvania. Now, two of the Commonwealth’s largest coal-fired power plants, Keystone and Conemaugh, are expected to remain open through 2032 to meet the rising demand.

Infrastructure Update – Week of May 18, 2026

This Week in Policy, Energy Infrastructure & Transportation

New Jersey’s nuclear legacy and its next chapter

New Jersey’s nuclear story is entering a new era. From Oyster Creek’s historic beginnings to Salem and Hope Creek powering millions of homes today. After decades of limits on new development, the state is once again opening the door to nuclear energy to help meet rising demand and strengthen grid reliability.

A look at NJ TRANSIT’s new Multilevel III rail cars

NJ TRANSIT’s new Multilevel III rail cars mark a major step in modernizing one of the nation’s busiest commuter rail systems. The 374-car fleet will replace aging Arrow III and Comet equipment, expand passenger capacity and improve service across New Jersey and into New York Penn Station.

Infrastructure Update – Week of May 25, 2026

This week’s infrastructure update looks at the challenges of growth, grid reliability and infrastructure modernization as energy demands surge across the Northeast.

How safe is your drinking water?

PFAS have been found in the bodies of an estimated 97 percent of Americans, with research linking exposure to potential health risks. Residents can use NJ’s PFAS mapping tool to check local water quality and take steps to limit exposure.

The cost of inaction: how water main breaks disrupt local economies

More than water is wasted when a water main breaks. Businesses lose revenue, treated water goes to waste, and emergency repairs cost more. Here’s a breakdown of the real economic impact of deferred maintenance.

PFAS and the struggle for clean water: How “forever chemicals” became a defining infrastructure challenge

A new kind of water crisis has been unfolding, driven not by visible pollution or failing pipes, but by PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals” found in drinking water across the state. While federal standards lagged for years, New Jersey moved early, building its own testing programs and enforcing strict limits. Read more on how New Jersey became a national leader in the fight against PFAS.

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