NJ to replace Route 3 bridge and prep to expand it for light rail
The bridge over the Hackensack River is one of the first major projects identified for funding through the new federal infrastructure law.
Transportation
'A big freaking deal': Infrastructure law has over $12B for NJ
The trillion-dollar infrastructure bill enacted Monday guarantees more than $12.6 billion to New Jersey, with options to compete for billions more.
Biden touts NJ rail bridge as infrastructure plan looms
President Joe Biden brought his push for his infrastructure plan to New Jersey on Monday, touting a recently jumpstarted $2 billion project to replace a century-old rail bridge that has been a regular source of train delays for the region and beyond.
Buttigieg touts infrastructure plan with over $12 billion for NJ
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Somerville and Westfield to promote the $1 trillion infrastructure plan soon heading to the House.
$44M federal grant to address traffic, pollution by major NJ port
The money will be used to upgrade congested roads and ramps at the northern entrance to Port Newark and Port Elizabeth.
NJ teen drivers now in '100 Deadliest Days,' according to AAA
From 2010 through 2019 in New Jersey, these "summer" days, equating to just over 25% of the year, accounted for 29% of deaths in crashes involving teen drivers, including 81 drivers themselves.
No respite for drivers: Tolls rise Sunday, gas tax in three weeks
Transportation advocates worry a hike in NJ Transit fares could be next and say the state should divert toll-hike revenue rather than widen roads.
Gateway tunnel, Portal Bridge seen as top priorities in survey
A new survey finds many New Jersey residents think building the new Gateway Rail Tunnel and a new rail bridge leading into the tunnel is a top priority
Tax hike on Newark Airport jet fuel nearly cleared for takeoff
The bill was amended Monday so it wouldn't apply at Atlantic City or Trenton-Mercer. The idea is to free up funds to pay for a PATH extension to EWR.
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.