2021 Press Releases
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- December
SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR HOLIDAY WEEK
Children 11 years and under Ride for Free December 17th through January 3rd; Holiday Promotions offered for New Riders and Special Destinations
December 20, 2021NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES RARITAN RIVER BRIDGE REPLACEMENT PROJECT
December 10, 2021NJ TRANSIT UPGRADES ACCESS LINK FLEET WITH NEW MINIBUSES AND HYBRID SEDANS
Replacement Minibuses Enhance Customer Experience with Modern Fleet; New Hybrid Sedans Advance Sustainability Efforts
December 9, 2021ALL ABOARD THE NJ TRANSIT AND RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE “POLAR EXPRESS” TRAIN
River LINE Light Rail Ride Brings the “Polar Express” to Life
December 4, 2021- November
NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES HOLIDAY TRAVEL PROMOTIONS
Customers Can Celebrate the Season and Save!
November 30, 2021NJ TRANSIT PROVIDES EXTRA SERVICE FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Kids Ride Free on NJ TRANSIT All Holiday Weekend
November 18, 2021NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT WAYNE ROUTE 23 TRANSIT CENTER
November 17, 2021NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO ARMY-NAVY GAME AT METLIFE STADIUM DECEMBER 11
Customers Purchasing Rail Tickets on Mobile App Prior to Dec 5 Can Take Advantage of Special Discounts
November 16, 2021NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES MAJOR RENOVATIONS TO HISTORIC PERTH AMBOY RAIL STATION
Capital Project Includes New High-Level Platforms, Elevators, Stairs, and Ramps to Make Station Fully Accessible
November 10, 2021NJ TRANSIT WINS APTA 2021 BUS SAFETY GOLD AWARD AND RAIL SAFETY CERTIFICATE OF MERIT
Prestigious National Awards Recognizing Public Transit Organizations for Innovative and Proactive Safety Programs
November 9, 2021NJ TRANSIT MODERNIZES TICKET VENDING MACHINES WITH CONTACTLESS PAYMENT OPTION
Upgraded Machines Provide Faster, Improved Customer Experience
November 8, 2021NJ TRANSIT ENHANCES RAIL SERVICE WITH 36 ADDITIONAL TRAINS
22 New Weekday Trains Aligns Service Levels with Demand; 14 New Weekend Trains on Main/Bergen County Line Improves Service Frequency from Bi-Hourly to Hourly All Day
November 4, 2021- October
NJ TRANSIT TECHNICAL SPECIALIST WINS “BUILD A BETTER MOUSETRAP” COMPETITION
Invention Eases Installation and Maintenance of Bus Snow Chain System
October 27, 2021PRESIDENT BIDEN AND GOVERNOR MURPHY BREAK GROUND ON THE PORTAL NORTH BRIDGE
Groundbreaking under Murphy Administration Marks Official Start of the Largest Critical Infrastructure Project in the United States; New Portal North Bridge Will Improve Reliability, Capacity and Spur Economic Growth throughout New Jersey and Beyond
October 25, 2021NJ TRANSIT HOLDS LATEST SESSION WITH EDGE4VETS TO CONNECT VETERANS TO JOBS
October 21, 2021GOVERNOR MURPHY RECOGNIZES 11TH NEW CLASS OF NJ TRANSIT LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
14 New Engineers Joining the Ranks as Murphy Administration Continues Rebuilding NJ TRANSIT
October 21, 2021NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES WALTER RAND TRANSPORTATION CENTER REPLACEMENT PROJECT
Design Work to Begin on New WRTC Facility to Boost the City of Camden’s Renaissance
October 20, 2021NJ TRANSIT APPROVES PURCHASE OF EIGHT NEW ELECTRIC BUSES
Zero-Emissions Buses Mark First of their Kind for NJ TRANSIT; to be Deployed in Camden Region
October 20, 2021NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES DESIGN OF NEW NORTHERN BUS GARAGE
New Garage Will Increase Bus Storage, Maintenance Capacity, and Support 100% Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet
October 20, 2021NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES RESILIENCY UPGRADES IN HOBOKEN
Renovations Enhance NJ TRANSIT’s Ability to Withstand Impacts of Extreme Weather Events at Hoboken Terminal and Rail Yard
October 20, 2021NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES PARTNERSHIP WITH EDGE4VETS TO CONNECT VETERANS TO JOBS
October 19, 2021NJ TRANSIT ROLLS OUT AQUATRACK FOR FALL CLEANUP
Two High-Powered Units Clean Leaves and Residue to Prevent Wheel Slippage on the Rails
October 13, 2021GOVERNOR MURPHY AND NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCE PORTAL NORTH BRIDGE PROJECT CONSTRUCTION AWARD
Project Replaces 110-Year-Old Bridge to Improve Service and Reliability on the Northeast Corridor for NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak Customers as Part of the Gateway Program Portal North Bridge Construction Award is Largest in History of NJ TRANSIT
October 12, 2021NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SPECIAL RAIL SERVICE FOR FAR HILLS RACE MEETING
Customers Strongly Encouraged to Purchase Roundtrip Tickets in Advance
October 11, 2021NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO AVENTURA CONCERT AT METLIFE STADIUM OCTOBER 9
October 6, 2021- September
NJ TRANSIT SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT RECEIVES PRESTIGIOUS WOMEN BUILDERS COUNCIL CHAMPION AWARD
Award Honors Champions for Women in the Construction Industry
September 28, 2021NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS FIRST SOLAR POWERED BUS SHELTER
Environmentally Friendly Shelter Uses Solar To Power Lights and USB Charging Ports
September 27, 2021NJ TRANSIT NAMED ONE OF THIS YEAR’S AMERICA’S BEST EMPLOYERS BY FORBES
Agency Ranks on Prestigious List for Second Time in Three Years
September 15, 2021NJ TRANSIT TO REOPEN REMAINING RAIL WAITING ROOMS ON SEPTEMBER 7th
Waiting Room Availability Resumes at Statewide Rail Stations After a Precautionary COVID-19 Pause
September 6, 2021NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE FOR WEEKEND OF SEPTEMBER 4TH
All NJ TRANSIT Service Will Operate on a Regular Weekend Schedule Except for the Raritan Valley Line
September 3, 2021NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES SERVICE RESTORATIONS FOR SEPTEMBER 3RD
All Rail Lines Except Montclair-Boonton, Gladstone, PVL & RVL Will Operate on a Regular Weekday Schedule; Bus Service, Access Link and All Light Rail Service Will Operate on a Weekday Schedule
September 2, 2021NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SERVICE LEVELS FOR SEPTEMBER 2nd
Significant Impacts From The Storm Throughout The System Resulting In Suspensions, Delays and Detours
September 2, 2021NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE CHIEF NAMED CHAIR OF IMPORTANT TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY GROUP
Advisory Group Brings Together Transportation Security Law Enforcement Officials From Around The Nation.
September 1, 2021- August
NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS TRANSIT ART PROJECT AT TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER
New Jersey State Arts Council and NJ TRANSIT Partner to Connect Commuters with Trenton Artists
August 30, 2021NJ TRANSIT AWARDS FIRST CONTRACT FOR THE MEADOWLANDS “INNOVATION CHALLENGE” PROJECT
NJ TRANSIT One Step Closer to Providing Optimal Peak Capacity Service to the Meadowlands Complex
August 25, 2021NJ TRANSIT PROVIDES ADDITIONAL SERVICE FOR ATLANTIC CITY AIRSHOW
Special Roundtrip Train to Operate from Philadelphia to Atlantic City
August 12, 2021NJ TRANSIT WELCOMES BACK FOOTBALL FANS AT METLIFE STADIUM
Football Season Rail Service Kicks Off August 14th With Jets vs. Giants Pre-Season Game
August 11, 2021NJ TRANSIT WELCOMES PUBLIC INPUT ON BUS NETWORK REDESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS
Community Can Offer Input on Proposed Initiatives to Redesign Local Bus Network for the Greater Newark Area
August 9, 2021NJ TRANSIT WELCOMES STUDENTS BACK TO CAMPUS WITH PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT
“Buy 3 Months, Get One 1 Month Free” Promotion Headlines Variety of Plans Offered with Participating New Jersey Colleges and Universities
August 5, 2021NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO GUNS N’ ROSES CONCERT AT METLIFE STADIUM AUGUST 5
NJ TRANSIT Welcomes Back Customers with Hassle-Free Travel to MetLife Stadium
August 3, 2021NJ TRANSIT SEEKS FIRMS TO STUDY PATHWAY TO ZERO EMISSIONS BUS SYSTEM
Proposals Sought as Part of Comprehensive Sustainable Bus Initiative
August 2, 2021- July
BOARD APPROVES NJ TRANSIT’S FY 2022 LOCAL AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
Includes $49.7 Million to Support a Variety of Vital Programs and Services to Meet the Mobility Needs of New Jersey’s Most Vulnerable Citizens.
July 21, 2021NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES FISCAL YEAR 2022 AUTHORIZATION TO SECURE CAPITAL FUNDING
Board of Directors Adopts 2021 Update to Five-Year Capital Plan Continuing Advancement of Critical Infrastructure Projects and Fleet Modernization
July 21, 2021MURPHY ADMINISTRATION, NJ TRANSIT ADVANCE METROPARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Request for Proposals (RFP) Seeks Designs for 12-Acre Site for Mixed-Use Transit Oriented Development
July 15, 2021- June
NJ TRANSIT PERMITS E-BICYCLES FOR CUSTOMERS
Access Is Allowed on Select Trains, Buses and Light Rail Under Existing Policy for Bicycles
June 30, 2021NJ TRANSIT’S “TRANSIT TO TRAILS” PROMOTES PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO NEW JERSEY STATE & COUNTY PARKS
New Easy-To-Use Interactive Map Encourages Eco-Friendly Travel Alternatives to Green Spaces
June 28, 2021NJ TRANSIT ADDS MAP MY RIDE FEATURES FOR TRAINS AND BUSES ON MOBILE APP
Latest Update Provides Easy-to-See Locations of Trains and Buses to Improve Customer Experience
June 22, 2021NJ TRANSIT PROMOTES NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH AND ANNOUNCES IMPORTANT PARTNERSHIP WITH WAZE
New Initiative Improves Rail Crossing Safety for Drivers Using Waze
June 8, 2021NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES RESTORATION OF CRITICAL RAIL SERVICES
Beginning June 6th, Additional Bay Head-Long Branch Weekend Shuttles Restored for the Summer; Weekend Service Restored on Gladstone Branch; Select Weekday Trains Back on the Schedule
June 1, 2021- May
NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS ROADMAP TO 100% ZERO-EMISSIONS BUS FLEET
NJ TRANSIT Commits to Achieving Full Transition to 100% Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet by 2040; Proposals Sought for Modernizing Garages; Applies for Federal Funds for Additional Electric Buses
May 25, 2021NJ TRANSIT KICKS OFF SUMMER AND RESUMES SERVICE TO SIX FLAGS, AMERICAN DREAM & MONMOUTH PARK
Bus Service to American Dream & Six Flags Begins Saturday, May 29th; Rail Service to Monmouth Park Resumes Friday, May 28th.
May 24, 2021NJ TRANSIT HOSTS VIRTUAL EVENT TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY ON PORTAL NORTH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Encouraged to Participate in the Project
May 19, 2021NJ TRANSIT EXPANDS CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS WITH NEW ALEXA SKILL TECHNOLOGY
Customers Can Receive Real-Time Train Schedule Information From Amazon Alexa Using Simple Voice Commands
May 13, 2021RENOVATION OF HISTORIC PERTH AMBOY STATION ADVANCES
Project will Modernize Station, Greatly Improve Accessibility with High-Level Platforms, Elevators and Ramps
May 12, 2021NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP TO OFFER FREE RIDES TO COVID-19 VACCINATION SITES
May 4, 2021- April
GOVERNOR MURPHY BREAKS GROUND ON NEW NJ TRANSIT LYNDHURST STATION
New $31.5 Million Facility Replaces 107-Year-Old Station as NJ TRANSIT’s Customer-Focused Capital Program Continues to Advance
April 30, 2021GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES NJ TRANSIT’S COMPLETION OF FULL LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEER ROSTER
Increased Ranks of Locomotive Engineers is Critical for Improving Reliability and Service for Rail Customers; NJ TRANSIT Has Added More Than 100 New Locomotive Engineers to its Roster Since Governor Murphy Took Office
April 22, 2021NJ TRANSIT SERVICES ARE AN EASY WAY TO ‘GO GREEN’ FOR EARTH DAY AND EVERY DAY
April 21, 2021NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES NJT REWARDS PROGRAM
NJ TRANSIT Customers Can Begin Earning Rewards, Offers at Liberty Science Center, Intrepid Museum and More.
April 16, 2021STATEMENT ON MAJOR GATEWAY PROJECT MILESTONE
April 9, 2021NJ TRANSIT BUS SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS TAKE EFFECT
New Sunday Service on Eight Routes; Service Levels & Trip Times Adjusted on Most Bus Routes to Align with Customer Demand
April 8, 2021GOVERNOR MURPHY MARKS BEGINNING OF TESTING FOR NJ TRANSIT DUAL-POWER LOCOMOTIVES
First of 25 New Locomotives Prepares for Entry into Service, Increasing Mechanical Reliability and Operational Flexibility
April 6, 2021NJ TRANSIT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON REDESIGNING BUS NETWORK
Community Can Offer Input on Initiative to Redesign the Local Bus Network for the Greater Newark Area
April 2, 2021- March
MAJOR RENOVATION BEGINS AT HISTORIC PATERSON BUS GARAGE
Built in 1903, the Market Street Garage Services 150 Buses in North Jersey
March 24, 2021NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES CUSTOMER REWARDS PROGRAM FOR GREAT DEALS
NJT REWARDS Debuts Next Month; Customers Can Earn Discounts and More at Shops, Restaurants and Attractions
March 18, 2021NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES MOBILE APP FOR ACCESS LINK
New App Provides Simple and Easy-to-Use Interface for Customers
March 8, 2021- February
NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES PROCUREMENT OF NEW ELECTRIC BUSES FOR LIMITED DEPLOYMENT
Request for Proposals (RFP) Issued in Next Step Towards Launching Zero-Emissions Bus Fleet
February 19, 2021GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES $250 MILLION OVERHAUL OF THE WALTER RAND TRANSPORTATION CENTER IN CAMDEN
Project Would Ultimately Replace the Existing Facility with an Expanded Multi-Purpose Transit Center
February 17, 2021NJ TRANSIT INTRODUCES NEW “FLEXPASS” TICKET OPTION
Pilot Program Helps Meet the Changing Travel Needs of NJ TRANSIT Customers
February 8, 2021NJ TRANSIT SERVICE LEVELS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3RD
Regular Weekday Service Restored To Bus, Light Rail and Access Link Services Systemwide; Rail Will Operate On a Level 1 Severe Weather Schedule; ACRL Full Weekday
February 2, 2021NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd
North and Central New Jersey Buses and Access Link Will Remain Suspended for the Service Day; Newark Light Rail Resumes on Sunday Schedule
February 2, 2021NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SERVICE LEVELS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2nd
South Jersey Buses, ACRL and South Jersey Access Link Region 3 Will Operate On Regular Weekday Schedules; River LINE Sunday Schedule; HBLR Weekend Schedule; Delayed Starts or Continued Suspensions On All Other North and Central Jersey Services
February 1, 2021- January
NJ TRANSIT POLICE ARREST SUSPECT IN UNPROVOKED COLD CASE ASSAULT
Alleged Assailant’s Distinctive Clothing Led to his Arrest
January 29, 2021NJ TRANSIT LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE EFFICIENCY AT PABT
Pilot Program will Speed Up Boardings and Create a Touchless Experience for Mobile App Users
January 28, 2021NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO STUDY VIDEO ANALYTICS
Grant Will Help Improve Safety and Security Via Video Analytics in the Age of COVID-19 on the River LINE Light Rail
January 22, 2021MURPHY ADMINISTRATION CELEBRATES FINAL STEP TOWARD CONSTRUCTION OF NEW PORTAL NORTH BRIDGE
President & CEO Kevin Corbett Signs Full Funding Grant Agreement, Procurement Process to Construct the New Portal North Bridge Begins Immediately
January 14, 2021GOVERNOR MURPHY COMMEMORATES MILESTONE FOR LATEST CLASS OF NJ TRANSIT LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS
NJ TRANSIT Maintains Critical Training of Locomotive Engineers throughout Pandemic to Improve Safety and Reliability for Customers
January 5, 2021