Groups push Turnpike Authority to help transit, not widen roads
Activists who oppose spending $16 billion to widen parts of the Parkway and Turnpike are suggesting $36 billion in other ideas – most of it transit projects.
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NJ Transit resists calls to increase its state operating subsidy
Echoing calls of advocacy groups, the second-ranking Senate Democrat calls for up to $75 million in additional state funding for NJ Transit operations.
Trump plan: Feds won't pay more than 20% of Gateway cost
NJ and NY hope the federal government will pay for half the cost for new Hudson River rail tunnels. Gov. Phil Murphy still thinks it'll happen – eventually.
Top priority these lawmakers: Plan B for Gateway Project
Senator says federal funding for Gateway Tunnel looks iffy and that backup plans should include speeding up renovations of the bus terminal, PATH and ferries.
Gateway rail project: 'Faster, better, cheaper' – but growing by $1 billion a year
New Jersey officials are eager to get the Gateway rail tunnel construction started, but there remains a lack of clarity about federal funding.
Christie to talk with Trump transportation chief about rail funding
No funding was included in President Donald Trump’s proposed budget for the vital Gateway rail projects, but Gov. Chris Christie is not outwardly concerned.
New lower speed limits near NJ schools: Safety or speed traps?
Speed limits on roads adjacent to schools may be lowered if a bill advanced by an Assembly committee makes into law. A plan to triple fines was dropped.
Multiple backups highlight NJ’s vulnerable roads, transportation system
Your smooth commute to work — if that's even a possibility in New Jersey — can be thrown completely out of whack when just one thing doesn't fall in place, even if the issue is dozens of miles away.
Check out how New Jersey will spend extra $400M on transportation
The added money will go toward resurfacing, dredging and drainage projects with short-term benefits -- and kick start potentially transformative changes.
Lawmakers worry Port Authority Bus Terminal plan will fail
After advocating for a new Port Authority Bus Terminal, lawmakers now want a vote on a plan to start paying for it to be delayed – worried the down-payment isn’t sufficient and could get diverted.