2012 Press Releases
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- December
NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR WEEKEND STORM
Full systemwide cross-honoring in effect Saturday to provide customers with additional travel options
December 28, 2012NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR NEXT WINTER STORM
Full systemwide cross-honoring in effect starting this afternoon at 1 p..m. to provide customers additional travel options
December 26, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXPRESS BUS SERVICE TO MOUNTAIN CREEK
Seasonal service begins December 26 from Wayne/Route 23 Transit Center and Port Authority Bus Terminal
December 21, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA TRAINS AND BUSES TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR
Money-saving Family Super Saver fares in effect continuously from December 21 until January 2
December 21, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR HOLIDAY WEEK
Money-saving Family Super Saver fares in effect continuously from December 21 until January 2
December 18, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $69,262 GRANT TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA DELAWARE VALLEY
Funding will provide for a new roof at the emergency shelter in Somerville
December 14, 2012NJ TRANSIT PILOTS REAL-TIME SERVICE INFORMATION FOR BUS CUSTOMERS
MyBus Now pilot program begins on Mercer County-area bus routes on December 13
December 13, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES FULL RARITAN VALLEY LINE SERVICE TO RESUME MONDAY, DECEMBER 17
NJ TRANSIT continues Hurricane Sandy repair and recovery, while advancing post-storm analysis to harden assets for the future
December 12, 2012- November
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES GLADSTONE BRANCH RAIL SERVICE TO RESUME ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 3
All NJ TRANSIT rail lines either fully or partially restored; Customers encouraged to visit njtransit.com for the latest schedule information
November 30, 2012GLADSTONE BRANCH REPAIRS TO BE COMPLETED FRIDAY
Test Trains to Begin
November 28, 2012NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING IN ADVANCE OF WINTER STORM
Customers advised to check njtransit.com before traveling
November 26, 2012NJ TRANSIT TO DISCONTINUE FREE EMERGENCY TRANS-HUDSON SHUTTLE BUS/FERRY SERVICE
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November 20, 2012EXTRA RAIL AND BUS SERVICE SET FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Kids ride free on NJ TRANSIT all holiday weekend
November 20, 2012NJ TRANSIT STREAMLINES FREE TRANS-HUDSON BUS/FERRY SERVICE FOR GLADSTONE BRANCH CUSTOMERS
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November 19, 2012ALL BUT ONE NJ TRANSIT RAIL LINES FULLY OR PARTIALLY RESTORED STARTING MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19
Customers Encouraged to Visit njtransit.com For Latest Scheduling Information
November 16, 2012FREE NJ TRANSIT TRANS-HUDSON BUS/FERRY SERVICE FOR GLADSTONE BRANCH CUSTOMERS
November 15, 2012LIMITED SERVICE RESTORED ON MONTCLAIR BOONTON LINES
November 13, 2012LIMITED SERVICE TO RESUME MONDAY ON MORRIS & ESSEX LINES AND MIDTOWN DIRECT SERVICE
Customers strongly encouraged to use emergency bus/ferry services for trans-Hudson access into Manhattan
November 11, 2012LIMITED SERVICE TO BE RESTORED ON BERGEN, PASCACK LINES MONDAY
Emergency ferry services extended from Hoboken to Midtown Manhattan
November 10, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL FREE TRANS-HUDSON BUS/FERRY SERVICE
Expanded Plan Serves Morris & Essex, Monclair Boonton, Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Lines
November 8, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS CUSTOMERS ANOTHER FREE BUS/FERRY OPTION FOR THE TRANS-HUDSON COMMUTE
Meadowlands-Weehawken-Midtown Manhattan Service Offers More Relief
November 7, 2012NJ TRANSIT CUSTOMERS ENCOURAGED TO AVOID DELAYS, TAKE FREE SERVICE FROM LIBERTY STATE PARK TO LOWER MANHATTAN
Free Parking, Shuttle Buses, Ferries to Battery Park
November 6, 2012NJ TRANSIT EMERGENCY BUS SHUTTLE INFORMATION
November 5, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION IMPLEMENTS EMERGENCY TRANS-HUDSON ACCESS PLAN STARTING MONDAY MORNING
November 4, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NJ TRANSIT TO RESUME SERVICE ON FOUR RAIL LINES SUNDAY MORNING
November 3, 2012- October
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES REOPENING OF RIVER LINE LIGHT RAIL SERVICE TODAY AT 3:00 P.M.
New Updates on NJ Transit Storm Damage
October 31, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION: MAJORITY OF NJ TRANSIT BUS SERVICE TO RESUME THURSDAY
80% of New Jersey's Statewide Bus System Restored Including Service to New York's Port Authority Bus Terminal
October 31, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION DELIVERS UPDATE ON NJ TRANSIT STORM DAMAGE
Limited Camden County Bus Service To Resume Wednesday
October 30, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION RESPONDS TO NJ TRANSIT INFRASTRUCTURE DAMAGE FOLLOWING HURRICANE SANDY
Sandy Devastates NJ Transit Bus, Rail, Light Rail and Access Link; No Estimate for Service Restoration
October 30, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES FULL SUSPENSION OF NJ TRANSIT SERVICE, BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON
October 28, 2012CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES SYSTEM WIDE CROSS-HONORING IN ADVANCE OF HURRICANE SANDY
Customers Advised to Monitor Forecasts, Plan Accordingly
October 27, 2012WEEKEND SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TO MAIN, BERGEN COUNTY AND PORT JERVIS LINE TRAINS
Special schedules and connecting bus service in effect November 3-5 due to necessary bridge maintenance work
October 26, 2012NJ TRANSIT TO RESTORE EXTERIOR OF HISTORIC WATSESSING STATION
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October 15, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA TRAINS TO ANNUAL STEEPLECHASE IN FAR HILLS
October 12, 2012THE CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION PROPOSES ELIMINATING FREE EMPLOYEE TRAVEL ON NJ TRANSIT SYSTEM
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October 8, 2012NJ TRANSIT DEPLOYS AQUATRACK IN THE FIGHT AGAINST SLIPPERY RAIL
High-power washer combats train delays during falling leaf season
October 5, 2012- September
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS UNVEIL NEW RAIL SAFETY SYSTEM AT PLAUDERVILLE STATION
â¿¿Another Train Comingâ¿ signs installed as part of a pilot program
September 21, 2012TAKE THE TRAIN TO THE GIANTS-COWBOYS GAME AT METLIFE STADIUM
Web ticketing now available for train trips between New York and MetLife Stadium via Meadowlands Rail Line
September 4, 2012SUBSTITUTE BUS SERVICE TO OPERATE ON PORTION OF ATLANTIC CITY RAIL LINE
Buses to replace trains between New Jersey and Philadelphia, Sunday through Thursday nights from Sept. 9 until Nov. 15
September 4, 2012- August
NEW BUS SCHEDULES TAKE EFFECT SEPTEMBER FIRST
Service changes include implementation of NJ TRANSITâ¿¿s Bus Service Optimization initiative
August 30, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS "EARLY GETAWAY" SERVICE FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Kids ride free all weekend with Family Super Saver Fare
August 28, 2012THE BEST LINE IS ONLINE FOR RAIL TICKETS TO THE JETS-GIANTS GAME
Web ticketing now available for train trips between New York and the MetLife Stadium for Saturdayâ¿¿s Game
August 17, 2012NJ TRANSIT PILOTS ONLINE TICKETING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AT METLIFE STADIUM
Web ticketing option now available for rail trips between New York and the Meadowlands Sports Complex
August 13, 2012NJ TRANSIT MAKES THE GRADE IN LATEST CUSTOMER SURVEY
Customers rank overall satisfaction at 6.0 systemwide; agency achieves Fiscal Year 2012 goal, sets goal of 6.5 for FY13
August 8, 2012NJ TRANSIT DESIGNATES SELECTED "BIKE-FRIENDLY" TRAINS ON WEEKENDS
Newly revised Bike Aboard program expands travel options for bicyclists effective August 11, 2012
August 6, 2012NJ TRANSIT ADVISES CUSTOMERS OF UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION NEAR THE LINCOLN TUNNEL
Route 495 Eastbound to Close in Weehawken for Overnight Construction Starting August 6
August 2, 2012- July
NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL SUNDAY MORNING ON THE RIVER LINE
Exercise to take place on the light rail tracks in Hamilton Township
July 27, 2012NJ TRANSIT, NJTPD STEP UP TICKET FRAUD CRACKDOWN
Arrests, investigations and new tactics highlight efforts to further protect customers, taxpayers
July 16, 2012NJ TRANSIT APPROVES PURCHASE OF VEHICLES FOR LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
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July 11, 2012BOARD APPROVES NJ TRANSIT'S LOCAL AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM
Includes $47 million for local community shuttles and specialized demand response services
July 11, 2012NJ TRANSIT BOARD APPROVES REVISED BUS SERVICE OPTIMIZATION PLAN
Bus service adjustments to take effect September 1; No. 78 bus route to continue operation
July 11, 2012NJ TRANSIT ADOPTS FY 2013 OPERATING, CAPITAL BUDGETS
Operating efficiencies and stable support help keep fares unchanged; capital program focuses on state-of-good-repair needs
July 11, 2012NJ TRANSIT ADVISES CUSTOMERS OF UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION ON THE ALEXANDER HAMILTON BRIDGE
NJ TRANSIT to cross honor bus passes on trains from July 16 to July 31
July 9, 2012- June
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Money-saving Family Super Saver Fare in effect continuously from June 29 until July 9
June 27, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS TRAVEL TIPS FOR CUSTOMERS ATTENDING MACY'S FIREWORKS ON THE HUDSON RIVER
Customers encouraged to plan ahead, arrive early and purchase round-trip tickets in advance
June 27, 2012RIDE THE TRAIN TO THE WAVES WITH NJ TRANSIT'S "SUMMER SHORE" SERVICE
Enhanced North Jersey Coast Line weekend service to beach towns launches Saturday, June 23
June 21, 2012NJ TRANSIT SCHEDULES NEW ROUND OF "WE ARE LISTENING" FORUMS
Customers invited to provide feedback to senior management and operations personnel next week at key locations
June 14, 2012NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING THIS EVENING DUE TO PRESIDENT'S VISIT
June 14, 2012NJ TRANSIT EXPANDS TRAVEL OPTIONS FOR BICYCLISTS
Newly relaxed Bike Aboard Policy will allow bicycle boarding at all train stations effective July 1, 2012
June 11, 2012NJ TRANSIT URGES YOU TO "MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE"
New, powerful public service announcements urge customers, citizens to stay off the tracks
June 8, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA BUS SERVICE FOR PUERTO RICAN DAY PARADE
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June 7, 2012- May
NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL SUNDAY MORNING IN LIGHT RAIL TUNNEL
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May 31, 2012TAKE NJ TRANSIT'S RAIL LINE TO THE MEXICO VS. WALES SOCCER MATCH
Trains offer convenient, affordable service to the event on May 27
May 24, 2012NJ TRANSIT KICKS OFF SUMMER WITH 'EARLY GETAWAY' SERVICE AND DISCOUNTED TRAVEL PACKAGES
Kids ride free all weekend with Family Super Saver Fare
May 23, 2012TAKING NJ TRANSIT TO BAMBOOZLE OR ELECTRIC DAISY?
NJ TRANSIT advises concert-goers to expect crowds, plan ahead and purchase round-trip tickets in advance
May 17, 2012NJ TRANSIT ADVISES CUSTOMERS OF UPCOMING CONSTRUCTION IN WEEHAWKEN
One lane on South Marginal Street to close for repairs on May 19
May 16, 2012BUS SERVICE OPTIMIZATION INITIATIVE TO DRIVE NEW INVESTMENT, GREATER EFFICIENCIES
Innovative plan supports taxpayers, matches service demand; Public hearings scheduled for June
May 14, 2012NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES NEW "HEALTHLINE" BUS SERVICE IN PRINCETON, PLAINSBORO
Unique public-private partnership supports service to new University Medical Center of Princeton at Plainsboro
May 14, 2012SURVEY SAYS 3 OUT OF 4 CUSTOMERS WOULD RECOMMEND NJ TRANSIT TO A FRIEND, RELATIVE OR NEIGHBOR
Survey drives change at NJ TRANSIT with a 13.7 percent increase in customer satisfaction
May 9, 2012NJ TRANSIT ADVISES SEA GIRT MOTORISTS OF UPCOMING DETOUR
Washington Boulevard/Sea Girt Avenue grade crossing closed for repairs starting May 3
May 1, 2012- April
"EARLY GETAWAY" BUS SERVICE TO OPERATE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 6
April 3, 2012NJ TRANSIT AND SIX FLAGS OFFER SPECIAL SAVINGS FOR BUS CUSTOMERS
Express bus service begins April 5 from Newark and New York, April 7 from Camden and Philadelphia
April 2, 2012- March
ALL PARTIES AGREE TO SUSPEND WATER-RELATED ACTIVIES ON GRENLOCH LAKE TO ACCOMMODATE ONGOING MONITORING AND CLEANUP RESPONSE
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March 23, 2012NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE GRADE CROSSING CLOSURES THIS WEEKEND
Rail delivery train to impact railroad crossings from Point Pleasant to Bay Head on Saturday, March 24 and Sunday, March 25
March 21, 2012NJ TRANSIT KEEPS BUS ROUTE #10 ROLLING IN JERSEY CITY AND BAYONNE
NJ TRANSIT to replace discontinued Coach USAâ¿¿s No. 10 bus service
March 21, 2012NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA RAIL AND BUS SERVICE TO NEW YORK FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
March 15, 2012NJ TRANSIT BOARD APPROVES UPGRADES TO NEWARK LIGHT RAIL BLOOMFIELD AVENUE STATION
Improvements will make major transfer point accessible to customers with disabilities
March 14, 2012NJ TRANSIT BEGINS PROCESS FOR AWARDING ACCESSIBLE VEHICLES TO ORGANIZATIONS SERVING SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
March 2, 2012- February
EXTRA TRAINS TO OPERATE FOR BELMAR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Kids ride free with NJ TRANSITâ¿¿s Family Super Saver Fare
February 28, 2012NJ TRANSIT POLICE MAKE ARREST IN FALSE BOMB THREAT
Suspect used lost phone in the hoax
February 24, 2012NJ TRANSIT TO HOST OPEN HOUSE ON STUDY TO IMPROVE TRANSIT IN GLOUCESTER AND CAMDEN COUNTIES
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February 22, 2012TEMPORARY NJ TRANSIT BUS DETOUR IN HOBOKEN
Nos. 22, 89 and 126 buses rerouted due to weekend building fire on Washington Street
February 21, 2012PROTECTING CUSTOMER SAFETY, NJ TRANSIT TO CLOSE EASTBOUND RT. 3/CLIFTON BUS STOP ON 2/21
February 17, 2012SPECIAL SCHEDULES SET FOR PRESIDENTS' DAY
Kids ride free on NJ TRANSIT all holiday weekend
February 16, 2012NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING IN ADVANCE OF WEEKEND STORM
Customers advised to check njtransit.com before traveling
February 10, 2012NEW JERSEY TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE RAIL SAFETY BLUEPRINT
Report emphasizes engineering, education and enforcement
February 8, 2012NJ TRANSIT NAMES JOYCE GALLAGHER AS VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF BUS OPERATIONS
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February 8, 2012TAKE NJ TRANSIT TO THE GIANTS' TICKER-TAPE PARADE
February 6, 2012- January
NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING IN ADVANCE OF WEEKEND STORM
Customers advised to check njtransit.com before traveling
January 20, 2012UPDATE: NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE GRADE CROSSING CLOSURES RESCHEDULED DUE TO WEATHER
Rail delivery train now scheduled to operate on Sunday, January 22, from Spring Lake to Bay Head
January 20, 2012NJ TRANSIT OUTLINES NEW STEPS IN FUEL SPILL CLEANUP PROGRESS
January 19, 2012NJ TRANSIT, DEP OUTLINE FUEL SPILL CLEANUP PROGRESS
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January 13, 2012