Infrastructure Update – Week of June 1, 2026

Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.

New Jersey poll shows broad support for natural gas expansion

A new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll found 76% of respondents favor building new natural gas plants in New Jersey, with support cutting across party lines and demographic groups. The results reflect a broader trend in the poll, with voters prioritizing increased energy generation and lower costs.

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 June 1, 2026

Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.

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 June 1, 2026

Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.

New Jersey poll shows broad support for natural gas expansion

A new Fairleigh Dickinson University poll found 76% of respondents favor building new natural gas plants in New Jersey, with support cutting across party lines and demographic groups. The results reflect a broader trend in the poll, with voters prioritizing increased energy generation and lower costs.

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.

Infrastructure Update – Week of June 1, 2026

Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.

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.

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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