Thursday, January 22, 2026

Transportation

The Long and Winding Road: Transportation Challenges for Governor Sherrill

Incoming governor Mikie Sherrill will be faced with a number of transportation challenges shaping mobility, economic competitiveness, and quality of life across the state.

Controversial $2B N.J. rail project moving forward despite residents saying ‘no’ [NJ.com]

"The line would connect Gloucester County to a rail network in Camden County that intersects with NJ Transit’s RiverLine to Trenton. It would also link to trains to Atlantic City and the Delaware River Port Authority’s rail line from Lindenwold to Philadelphia."

Inside the $6.2 B Plan to Rebuild Terminal B at Newark Liberty [BINJE]

The Port Authority has announced a sweeping vision plan to rebuild Terminal B at Newark Liberty Airport. The 51-year-old facility is set to be replaced with a modern terminal and updated runways, taxiways, roadways and access systems.

Route 130: New Jersey’s Most Dangerous Highway – Why safety fixes have lagged for decades

Route 130 in Burlington County is New Jersey’s most dangerous highway for pedestrians. Since 2009, 16 lives lost, and still no comprehensive overhaul. NJ's new Vision Zero plan could change that. Here's how Route 130 went from ignored to a top priority.

EV Sales Are in the Tank. So What Happens Next? [Inside Climate News]

"The sudden removal of federal tax credits led to a cratering of U.S. electric vehicle sales. But the future is brighter than you may expect."

The crumbling tubes that carry the Northeast economy

Crews enter the 115-year-old Hudson River tunnels every night to keep 450 trains and 200,000 riders moving. Until the new Gateway tunnels open, this link between NJ and Manhattan depends on constant repair.

California reconsidering 2035 gas car ban [Inside EVs]

This reconsideration highlights the tension between ambitious climate goals and practical implementation, with California’s decision likely to influence national and global EV policy discussions.

N.J. first state to unveil ‘ambitious’ statewide plan to reduce traffic deaths to zero [NJ.com]

N.J. first state to unveil ‘ambitious’ statewide plan to reduce traffic deaths to zero

Long Slip transformation turns flood risk into rail capacity at Hoboken Terminal

The Long Slip is transforming from a flood pathway into new rail capacity at Hoboken Terminal. The filled canal, elevated above the flood line, will support new tracks, ADA accessible platforms and improved rail operations at Hoboken Terminal.

The project America cannot afford to delay: Why the Hudson Tunnel stands as the most important infrastructure effort in the United States

The Northeast depends on a reliable rail link. The new Hudson Tunnel means resilience for the region’s economy and daily commutes.

Central Jersey municipalities to receive millions from state for road projects [my central jersey]

Municipalities rely upon federal and state funding to maintain their roads.

What is FRA contract review? …and why it’s slowing the Gateway Project

The Gateway Tunnel hit a slowdown, and it's not underground. Federal contract reviews and DBE rule changes are holding up funding. Here’s how paperwork is stalling a $16B project.

A look at the rising momentum behind U.S. bridge infrastructure [Cranes Today]

From the Hudson River to China’s mountain gorges, modern cranes are redefining what’s possible in bridge construction. Here's a look at some of the world's most impressive new bridges.

Gateway tunnel project moves ahead despite federal funding freeze [NJ BIZ]

Work on the Gateway Tunnel continues even as federal funding uncertainty lingers. The $16B project will add nine miles of new passenger rail connecting NJ and NY through a two-tube tunnel beneath the Hudson River.

Unintended consequences: How warehouse pushback could choke roads and pollute the environment

"...forcing last mile warehouses further from the communities they serve will inevitably stretch the 'last mile' into 'many miles.' This means that a greater number of delivery vans and trucks will be required to travel significantly longer distances to reach residential neighborhoods. The compounding effects on traffic and air quality are profound"

Modern Rail Era Begins: NJ Transit Moves to Replace Aging Fleet by 2031[NJBIZ]

“With this purchase of 200 new multilevel rail cars, which brings the total of new rail cars ordered since 2018 under the Murphy administration to 374, NJ Transit is taking a major step toward ensuring consistent, dependable service,” said NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri.

Roads Can Be Recycled Forever, Why Don’t More Cities Do It?

Did you know that asphalt is recycled? Here's how.

Roads & Roundabouts [Our Infrastructure Matters]

Whether you're crawling through traffic on the turnpike, breezing through a roundabout, or dodging orange cones during a midnight paving project, New Jersey roads are anything but boring.