Transportation
Transportation coverage across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania including highway reconstruction, bridge replacements, DOT capital programs, federal infrastructure funding, NJDOT/PANYNJ/NJT project delivery, Gateway Program milestones, freight mobility upgrades, and regional transportation investments shaping the regional mobility network and long‑term economic competitiveness.
Economic Development
The 10 largest projects awarded by the NJDOT in 2025
Where NJDOT spent its biggest dollars in 2025:
• 60% bridges
• 25% roads
• 10% traffic systems
• 6% climate resilience
A breakdown of the state’s 10 largest transportation projects.
Policy
New Jersey tolls, transit fares and bike-share prices rising in 2026 [nj.com]
Transportation costs rising in 2026: New Jersey tolls, transit fares and bike share rates are increasing for drivers, riders and cyclists alike. Plan ahead for higher costs on toll roads and bike-share trips.
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."
Airports
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.
Transportation
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.
Policy
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."
Policy
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.
Energy
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.
Roads & Bridges
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