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Infrastructure Update – Week of June 1, 2026
Tunnels, Turnpikes, and NJ Transit - Oh my! This and more in this edition of Infrastructure Update.
Public Transit
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.
Economy
Faces of Infrastructure: Garrett Eucalitto
Meet Garrett Eucalitto, the force behind Connecticut’s infrastructure push. From roads to rail, it’s about delivering real projects, and the skilled workforce making it happen.
Public Transit
World Cup to close Penn Station for everyday commuters ahead of matches [nj.com]
Proposed World Cup security plans would restrict access at New York Penn Station for NJ Transit commuters on match days, creating major disruptions during peak travel periods. Critics argue the changes put commuters last in an already strained transit system.
Public Transit
Metro-North to Modernize Passenger Information Systems Across New Haven Line
Connecticut is rolling out upgrades to Metro-North station information systems—aimed at improving audio announcements and real-time train updates for riders.
Public Transit
A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part III – Pandemic to the Future
NJ TRANSIT’s history is a cautionary tale of how short-term fixes and political avoidance can undermine even the most vital public institutions.
Public Transit
A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part II – Critical Infrastructure in Perpetual Crisis
Part II of a deep dive in the origins, successes, and challenges of the largest statewide public transportation system in the nation
Public Transit
A Brief History of NJ Transit: Part I – Origin Story and Seeds of Doubt
For nearly half a century, NJ Transit has been dogged by a recurring pattern of fiscal instability—short-term fixes, capital-to-operating transfers, mounting debt, and deferred maintenance. How did we get here? Where are we going? Part 1.
Economic Development
North Brunswick Train Station plan advances to final design stage [BINJE]
The proposed North Brunswick Train Station is moving closer to construction. With 60% design approval secured, the project is entering the final engineering and design stage.
Economic Development
Hoboken Connect project reshapes Hoboken Terminal area
The Hoboken Connect will be a new transit-centered district, combining historic restoration, new development and public open space at Hoboken Terminal.
Public Transit
Transitway project advances with $22M contract for Secaucus to Jersey City segment [ROI-NJ]
The Secaucus-Meadowlands Transitway would create a dedicated transit link between Secaucus Junction, the Meadowlands, and Jersey City. NJ Transit has now approved $22.2 million to move the project closer to reality.
Public Transit
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.
Public Transit
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."
Public Transit
Train Architect Designs the Perfect Commuter Train [WSJ Pro Perfected]
"Commuter trains are renowned for potentially being cramped and crowded, but they don’t have to be that way."
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
Can Infrastructure Spending Really Stimulate the Economy? [Investopedia]
Infrastructure spending is spending on transportation, power, and water facilities are public goods that benefit everyone in the economy. Government provision of these goods...
Climate Resilience
State and Local Governments Face Persistent Infrastructure Investment Challenges [Pew]
This article from Pew Trusts discusses the persistent challenges faced by state and local governments in the United States regarding infrastructure investment. Despite spending roughly half...