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 New Faces of NJ Infrastructure: Priya Jain, New Jersey Department of Transportation
Priya Jain’s appointment represents a notable shift toward executive leadership grounded in engineering expertise and strategic growth experience — qualities that many see as critical for tackling the state’s complex transportation challenges
Public Transit
The Faces of Infrastructure: Kris Kolluri, NJ Transit/NJ Turnpike Authority
As NJ Transit and the Turnpike Authority move forward together under his stewardship, all eyes will be on how Kolluri turns strategic vision into everyday improvements for commuters and communities across the state.
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
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.
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."