Economy
Opinion: The Turnpike’s expansion project will keep New Jersey’s economy strong. Here’s how [NorthJersey.com]
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority plans to widen the Turnpike into Jersey City, starting with the Newark Bay Bridge, as part of an $11...
Economy
NJ gets $72M to build flood-resilient projects [NJ Spotlight]
New Jersey will receive $72 million from a federal grant funded by the Inflation Reduction Act, part of a nationwide $575 million allocation for...
Economy
NJ Water Bank Surpasses $1B Water Infrastructure Milestone in FY24 [New Jersey Business Magazine]
The New Jersey Water Bank, a joint venture between the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and the New Jersey Infrastructure Bank, has...
Economy
Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvements Program [New Jersey Turnpike Authority]
The video discusses the Newark Bay-Hudson County Extension Improvement project, aiming to address traffic congestion and infrastructure issues. Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Chief of Staff to...
Economy
Hochul visits Orange County; commits to NY-17/I-86 conversion [Mid Hudson News]
New York Governor Kathy Hochul visited the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825 Training Center in Orange County to observe their training programs and affirm...
Economy
From Trails to Turnpikes: A Brief History of the Early Roads of New Jersey [Morris County Historical Society]
From the Morris County (NJ) Historical Society:
Follow along with the winding history of early roads in New Jersey in this week’s vlog. With the...
Economy
New Jersey awarded $123.1M from bipartisan infrastructure law to replace toxic lead water lines [ROI-NJ]
U.S. Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. announced $123.11 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to replace toxic lead service lines in New Jersey. This funding...
Bridge
New Jersey’s Portal North Bridge Marks Milestone [NJ Biz]
NJ Biz is reporting the following update of the Portal North Bridge, a key part of the Gateway Program:
**Funding for Lead Pipe Replacement**: New...
Economy
End of $2.3 billion NJ Turnpike widening hailed [WHYY]
It's been 10 years since the completion of the New Jersey Turnpike Widening Project between Exits 6 and 9. This WHYY article is from...
Economy
EVs tear up N.J. roads. They should pay their fair share to fix them | Opinion [NJ.com]
In this Matthew Hale op-ed published in NJ.com, Hale argues for a more equitable distribution of infrastructure funding responsibilities between EV and gas-powered vehicle...
Economy
New Jersey has the most dangerous roads for pedestrians, a study finds [North Jersey.com]
Here are the key points from NorthJersey.com article:
Pedestrian Fatalities Increase: The number of pedestrian fatalities has risen by 53.34% since 2012.
New Jersey’s...
Bridge
1-out-of-5 New Jersey bridges need repairs with hundreds rated ‘structurally deficient’ [NorthJersey.com]
This article from Debbie Waldyer at NorthJersey.com makes some important points about the state of bridges in New Jersey:
New Jersey has nearly 7,000...
Economy
Inside New York’s $16BN New Mega-Railway [The Impossible Build]
New York is in desperate need of the Gateway Program. A transport project that will drastically reduce congestion and travel time. Construction is underway...
Economy
The Truth About Online Shopping and Its Environmental Impact [Earth.org]
This article from Earth.org discusses the environmental impact of online shopping:Modern Consumerism: The rise of digitalisation and innovative technologies has transformed shopping habits, leading to a significant...
Bridge
Infrastructure Investment: How is NJ Benefiting So Far? [New Jersey Business Monthly]
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), passed by Congress in 2021, is underway as projects to build roads, bridges, rail systems, and tackle...
Economy
NJ wants 100% new electric car sales by 2035. We’ll need a lot more chargers, and fast  [Asbury Park Press]
This article from the Asbury Park Press makes the following pointsNew Jersey is working to expand its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure to meet...