2013 Press Releases
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For non-media issues, please call NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at (973) 275-5555.
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- December
NJ 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 23, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES COMPLETION OF SYSTEMWIDE RAIL MOBILE TICKETING ROLLOUT
Convenient, easy ticket purchases now available through MyTix app for all NJ TRANSIT rail lines
December 18, 2013SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR HOLIDAY WEEK
Money-saving Family Super Saver fares in effect continuously from December 20 until January 6
December 17, 2013SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT EXTENDS FULL, SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING DUE TO WINTER WEATHER
Customers advised to check njtransit.com before traveling
December 10, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES SUPER PASS NOW AVAILABLE TO SPEED TRAVEL THROUGHOUT SUPER BOWL WEEK
Commemorative pass good for unlimited rides across the NJ TRANSIT system between January 27 - February 3, 2014
December 9, 2013SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES FULL, SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING IN ADVANCE OF WINTER STORM
Customers advised to check njtransit.com before traveling
December 8, 2013- November
SERVICE ADVISORY: EXTRA RAIL AND BUS SERVICE SET FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Kids ride free on NJ TRANSIT all holiday weekend
November 22, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION EXPANDS MOBILE TICKETING TO THE RARITAN VALLEY AND NORTH JERSEY COAST LINES
Convenient, easy ticket purchases now available through MyTix app
November 21, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NJ TRANSIT REACHES NEW HIGHS IN CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
Latest survey results show improvements in bus, rail, light rail and overall scores
November 8, 2013- October
NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT NEWARK LIGHT RAIL ATLANTIC STREET STATION
Exercise to take place Saturday, November 2 starting at 8 a.m.
October 31, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION EXPANDS MOBILE TICKETING TO THE MORRIS & ESSEX AND MONTCLAIR-BOONTON LINES
Convenient, easy ticket purchases now available through MyTix app
October 21, 2013NJ TRANSIT TO OFFER ADDITIONAL SERVICE FOR SATURDAY'S FAR HILLS STEEPLECHASE
Customers Strongly Encouraged to Purchase Roundtrip Tickets in Advance
October 16, 2013NJ TRANSIT SERVICE ADVISORY: RAIL DELAYS FOLLOWING EARLIER SIGNAL PROBLEMS
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October 8, 2013- September
NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT THE PENNSAUKEN TRANSIT CENTER
Exercise to take place Saturday, September 28 starting at 8 a.m.
September 25, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION EXPANDS MOBILE TICKETING TO THE MAIN/BERGEN COUNTY AND PORT JERVIS LINES
Convenient, easy ticket purchases now available through MyTix app
September 17, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL INCREASING WEEKDAY EVENING CAPACITY
Two-car train service extended later into the evening to double capacity between 7:30 p.m. and 10:00 p.m.
September 3, 2013- August
SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS "EARLY GETAWAY" SERVICE FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND
Kids ride free all weekend with Family Super Saver Fare
August 27, 2013MAKING NJ TRANSIT STRONGER AND MORE RESILIENT
In Partnership With The Obama Administration, Governor Christie Announces NJ TRANSITGRID, A First-Of-Its Kind, Storm Resilient Power Infrastructure To Keep The Garden State On The Move
August 26, 2013- July
NJ TRANSIT SERVICE ALERT: WEEKEND WAITING ROOM HOURS EXTENDED
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July 19, 2013NJ TRANSIT SERVICE ALERT: WAITING ROOM HOURS EXTENDED
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July 15, 2013NJ TRANSIT BOARD RECOGNIZES CLAUDETTE COLVIN FOR HER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CIVIL RIGHTS STRUGGLE
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July 11, 2013NJ TRANSIT ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2014 OPERATING, CAPITAL BUDGETS
Fares Held Stable for Fourth Consecutive Fiscal Year
July 11, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION TO PILOT EXPANDED LIGHT RAIL VEHICLE ON HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL
NJ TRANSIT prototype vehicle will offer 50 percent more seating capacity
July 3, 2013SERVICE ALERT: NJT CROSS-HONORING TICKETS TODAY DUE TO STORM IMPACT
July 1, 2013- June
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY
Money-saving Family Super Saver Fare in effect continuously from June 28 until July 8
June 27, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ENHANCES SAFETY ALONG NEW JERSEY'S RAIL SYSTEM
June 27, 2013NJ TRANSIT SERVICE ALERT: BERGEN COUNTY LINE RAIL SERVICE SUSPENDED
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June 21, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION EXPANDS "MYBUS NOW" PROGRAM TO NORTH JERSEY BUS ROUTES
Real-time service information pilot now available throughout New Jersey
June 17, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION OFFERS BUS SERVICE TO MOUNTAIN CREEK WATERPARK
Service to operate Saturdays, Sundays and holidays starting June 15
June 14, 2013NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL ON THE HBLR 18th STREET VIADUCT IN JERSEY CITY
Exercise to take place Saturday, June 15 starting at 9:00 a.m.
June 14, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION PARTNERS WITH CABLEVISION TO OFFER WI-FI ACCESS FOR NJ TRANSIT CUSTOMERS
Board authorized public-private partnership for first wireless internet connection of its kind in the nation
June 12, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION OFFERS CROSS-HONORING IN ADVANCE OF IMPENDING STORM
Customers offered additional travel options starting at 12:00 pm today
June 7, 2013- May
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION KICKS OFF SUMMER NJ TRANSIT SERVICES AT PENN STATION
NJ TRANSIT offers express summer services, travel packages and discounts to Jersey Shore beaches and popular summertime attractions
May 30, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES EXPRESS RAIL SERVICE TO NEW JERSEY BEACHES AND SHORE TOWNS
Additional North Jersey Coast Line rail service to start June 2
May 22, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION OFFERS "EARLY GETAWAY" SERVICE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Kids ride free all weekend with Family Super Saver Fare
May 20, 2013NORTHEAST CORRIDOR TRACK WORK BEGINS JUNE 2
Customers encouraged to review new timetables
May 16, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES ENHANCEMENTS TO 7TH AVENUE CONCOURSE AT NEW YORK PENN STATION
New upgrades to enhance customer experience
May 6, 2013- April
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION PILOTS MOBILE TICKETING ON THE PASCACK VALLEY LINE
Convenient, easy ticket purchases now available through MyTix app
April 25, 2013NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT NEWARK LIGHT RAIL NJPAC/CENTER STREET STATION
Exercise to take place Saturday, April 27 starting at 8 a.m.
April 24, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION LAUNCHES REAL-TIME SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SOUTH JERSEY BUS CUSTOMERS
NJ TRANSIT expands MyBus Now pilot program to serve South Jersey and Philadelphia bus customers
April 17, 2013STATEMENT FROM NJ TRANSIT SPOKESPERSON JOHN DURSO, JR. REGARDING SECURITY
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April 15, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NJ TRANSIT CUSTOMER SATISFACTION JUMPS NEARLY 25 PERCENT
Results of statewide agencyâ¿¿s first post-Sandy survey reflect continued progress
April 9, 2013TAKE NJ TRANSIT TO WRESTLEMANIA WEEK AT THE MEADOWLANDS APRIL 4-8, 2013
April 1, 2013- March
NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR MONDAY'S EXPECTED WINTER BLAST
Full System Wide Cross-Honoring in Effect Monday to Offer Customers Additional Travel Options
March 24, 2013NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EARLY GETAWAY BUS SERVICE ON PASSOVER EVE AND GOOD FRIDAY
Customers advised to visit njtransit.com for details
March 22, 2013NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR NEXT WINTER BLAST
Full system wide cross-honoring in effect starting at 4 p.m. today to give customers additional travel options
March 18, 2013STATEMENT FROM NJ TRANSIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR JAMES WEINSTEIN
Re: Awarding of Federal Funding for Sandy Relief
March 14, 2013NJ TRANSIT OFFERS FREE NEWARK LIGHT RAIL PARKING ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
Park free at Grove Street Station Sat./Sun. starting March 16
March 13, 2013NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES POWER BACK TO HOBOKEN
Electricâ¿¿powered trains return to Hoboken Terminal; New rail schedules take effect March 24th
March 12, 2013NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA RAIL AND BUS SERVICE TO NEW YORK FOR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
March 11, 2013NJ TRANSIT EXTENDS SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING THROUGH WINTER STORM
Full systemwide cross-honoring continues through Friday, March 8 to give customers additional travel options
March 7, 2013NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR IMPENDING WINTER STORM
Full systemwide cross-honoring in effect starting tomorrow afternoon at 2 p.m. to give customers additional travel options
March 5, 2013- February
EXTRA TRAINS TO OPERATE FOR BELMAR ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE
Kids ride free with NJ TRANSITâ¿¿s Family Super Saver Fare
February 25, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION IMPLEMENTS IMPROVED TICKET VENDING MACHINE TECHNOLOGY
Customers will experience smoother transactions system-wide by the end of 2013
February 14, 2013NJ TRANSIT OFFERS FREE HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL PARKING ON SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS
Five locations to offer free Sat./Sun. parking starting February 16
February 13, 2013NJ TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT THE ATLANTIC CITY RAIL TERMINAL
Exercise to take place Saturday, February 16 starting at 8 a.m.
February 13, 2013NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES RESTORATION OF RAIL SERVICE
February 9, 2013NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES RESTORATION OF BUS SERVICE
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February 9, 2013NJ TRANSIT TO SUSPEND SOME RAIL, BUS AND ACCESS LINK SERVICE DUE TO WINTER STORM
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February 8, 2013NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES FULL, SYSTEMWIDE CROSS-HONORING IN ADVANCE OF WINTER STORM
Additional Rail Service to Run Friday Afternoon; Customers advised to check njtransit.com before traveling
February 7, 2013- January
CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION BUILDS ON THIRTY YEARS OF NJ TRANSIT PROGRESS
Scorecard drives record CY2012 on-time performance as NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations celebrates 30 years of service
January 31, 2013NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES HOBOKEN TERMINAL WAITING ROOM SET TO REOPEN ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 29
Heated waiting area and improved temporary amenities will enhance customer comfort
January 25, 2013CHRISTIE ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES RESTORATION OF NJ TRANSIT RAIL SERVICE INTO NEW YORK TO 100 PERCENT OF PRE-SANDY LEVEL
NJ TRANSIT new rail schedules take effect January 14
January 11, 2013PULASKI SKYWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT TO CLOSE NORTHBOUND TRAVEL LANES COMMENCING IN 2014
NJDOT plans survey to obtain input from motorists to help mitigate anticipated traffic impacts
January 10, 2013