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World Cup – Jersey vs. Philly: A tale of two transportation strategies

World Cup hosts New Jersey and Philadelphia approached event transportation in fundamentally different ways. Halfway into the event, how’d they do?

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 18, 2026

This Week in Policy, Energy Infrastructure & Transportation

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.

PSEG readies electric grid for FIFA World Cup events [BINJE]

PSEG steps up to power the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New York-New Jersey. The World Cup is expected to place unprecedented demand on infrastructure. Reliable electricity will help keep the world’s biggest soccer tournament running smoothly.