RPA introduces plan to cut delays at Newark Airport
The RPA says the money is there for its bold expansion plan and that it's time to reduce delays on the runway and in the board room of decision makers.
Transportation
Federal transportation official says NY/NJ need to show more ‘leadership’
The U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Bayonne $650,000 to build a ferry service to Manhattan.
NJ Transit behind in installing system wide positive train control
While NJ Transit’s positive train control compliance has improved a bit, lately it’s still in real danger of missing a federal deadline, according to the Federal Railroad Administration.
NJ Transit officials expect earful at ‘We Are Listening’ forum
NJ Transit Executive Director Kevin Corbett talks about what he expect to hear from commuters and discusses his biggest challenge, implementing Positive Train Control.
Carteret to join NJ’s developing commuter ferry network
Elected officials announced a $6 million federal grant that’ll buy a ferryboat for Carteret. The borough’s building a commuter ferry terminal to be constructed along the Arthur Kill Channel across ...
Do lawmakers have a chance to get a new Port Authority reform bill signed?
Lawmakers say they expect both governors to support the Port Authority reform bill.
Groups convene to discuss senior housing and transportation issues
NJ Senior Council led a special program to discuss the two biggest issues facing seniors in the state: housing and transportation.
Montclair’s long history as a commuter haven
The town of Montclair owes its existence to the railroad. In order to have its own line, Montclair seceded from Bloomfield. The rest is history.
Lawmakers call for transportation overhaul at budget hearing
There was widespread agreement at Tuesday's Senate budget hearing that the state needs a transportation overhaul like the one Gov. Phil Murphy is proposing.
NJ Transit may try to push back positive train control deadline
Agency executives told Trenton lawmakers that NJ Transit is seriously behind schedule installing the federally-mandated safety system called positive train control.
Murphy lays out transit vision at annual RPA meeting
Gov. Murphy's investment agenda on mass transit, infrastructure and education was well-received here.
Murphy plan focuses on improving NJ Transit bus service
Murphy says more New Jerseyans rely on NJ Transit's bus operations than those who ride the rails.
House passes budget bill without specific Gateway funding
The House passed an omnibus federal funding bill without any money specifically allocated for the Gateway project.
Murphy blasts Christie for ‘years of systemic fiscal starvation’ of NJ Transit
Murphy says revitalizing NJ Transit is one of his to priorities and his new budget contains $242 million in new money for the agency.
Booker discusses the importance of common sense gun safety
Following a conversation with students in Newark about gun safety, Booker spoke about the need for common sense gun legislation.
