2022 Press Releases
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- December
SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE FOR NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS
Two Children 11 Years and Under Ride for Free Through January 3rd; Holiday Promotions: Buy One, Get One Free and Discounts to NYC, Philadelphia and Atlantic City
December 28, 2022NJ TRANSIT PREPARES FOR EXPECTED HEAVY RAIN, STRONG WINDS AND POSSIBLE ICE
Customers Advised To Travel Only If Necessary; Monitor for Potential Service Disruptions, Detours or Suspensions
December 22, 2022NJ TRANSIT TO HOST INDUSTRY FORUM IN ADVANCE OF PROCUREMENT FOR OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF HUDSON-BERGEN LIGHT RAIL SYSTEM
Interested Firms Can Learn About the HBLR System and the Upcoming Procurement Process
December 22, 2022SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Two Children 11 years and under Ride for Free through January 3rd; Holiday Promotions: Buy One, Get One Free and Discounts to NYC, Philadelphia and Atlantic City
December 20, 2022NJ TRANSIT CONDUCTS SECOND PUBLIC FORUM ON ACCESSIBILITY
Forum Is Latest in an Ongoing Series of Conversations About NJ TRANSIT’s Efforts to Expand Inclusion for Customers with Disabilities
December 15, 2022NJ TRANSIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES CRITICAL MAINTENANCE OF DUAL POWERED LOCOMOTIVES
Engine Overhaul Maintains Environmental Benefits of ALP-45 Locomotive Fleet
December 14, 2022NJ TRANSIT BEGINS RULE MAKING PROCESS TO STRENGTHEN PROTECTIONS FOR TRANSIT WORKERS
Proposed Rules Could Allow For Suspension of Transit Privileges For Individuals Assaulting Employees; Proposed Regulations Outline Procedure and Due Process for Appeals
December 14, 2022NJ TRANSIT AWARDED FTA GRANT TO STUDY TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT ALONG PROPOSED HBLR EXTENSION
$592,000 Grant Will Examine Equitable TOD On Nine-Mile Route Through Bergen County
December 12, 2022ALL ABOARD THE NJ TRANSIT AND SALVATION ARMY “POLAR EXPRESS” TRAIN
River LINE Light Rail Ride Brings the “Polar Express” to Life
December 10, 2022BEVERAGES NOT ALLOWED ON ANY NJ TRANSIT TRAIN, BUS OR LIGHT RAIL DURING NYC AND HOBOKEN SANTACON
December 9, 2022NJ TRANSIT RELAUNCHES ADOPT-A-STATION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AMERICAN EXPRESS
Program Encourages Community Groups to Showcase Civic Pride by Enhancing Beauty of Local Train Stations
December 5, 2022ALL ABOARD THE NJ TRANSIT AND RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE “POLAR EXPRESS” TRAIN
River LINE Light Rail Ride Brings the “Polar Express” to Life
December 5, 2022- November
NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT HBLR BERGENLINE AVE. STATION
November 30, 2022NJ TRANSIT TO CONDUCT THIRD PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WEBINAR ON SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
December 13th Virtual Meeting to Share Agency’s Draft Framework For the Sustainability Plan and Gather Additional Public Input
November 29, 2022NJ TRANSIT AND BERKELEY COLLEGE ANNOUNCE NEW STRATEGIC MARKETING PARTNERSHIP
North Jersey Coast Line’s Woodbridge Station Now “Home of Berkeley College”
November 28, 2022DASHING THROUGH WITH SAVINGS ON NJ TRANSIT!
Great Deals On NJ TRANSIT Travel For The Holiday Season
November 28, 2022NJ TRANSIT PROVIDES EXTRA SERVICE FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Kids Ride Free on NJ TRANSIT All Holiday Weekend
November 21, 2022NJ TRANSIT AND NORTH JERSEY TRANSPORTATION PLANNING AUTHORITY ANNOUNCE $43 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDING
Federal CRRSAA Funding Will Advance Seven Programs Including Bus Garage Electrification In North Jersey, Solar Bus Shelters, Electric Mini-Buses, Microtransit Shuttles and Bike Sheds
November 9, 2022- October
NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES VIRTUAL “TRANSIT SHOPPE” FOR MERCHANDISE AND APPAREL
Customers Can Outfit Themselves With Great NJ TRANSIT Gear! Shirts, Hoodies, Coffee Mugs and More
October 19, 2022GOVERNOR MURPHY, NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCE SELECTION OF DEVELOPER FOR METROPARK DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Design Work to Begin on 12-Acre Site for Mixed-Use Transit-Oriented Development
October 12, 2022NJ TRANSIT ROLLS OUT AQUATRACK FOR FALL CLEANUP
Two High-Powered Units Clean Leaves and Residue to Prevent Wheel Slippage on the Rails
October 10, 2022NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SPECIAL RAIL SERVICE FOR FAR HILLS RACE MEETING
Customers Strongly Encouraged to Purchase Roundtrip Tickets in Advance
October 6, 2022GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES GROUNDBREAKING OF HOBOKEN CONNECT PROJECT
Highlights $176 million in Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Committed to Public Improvement Phase
October 5, 2022NJ TRANSIT INTRODUCES AGENCY’S FIRST BATTERY ELECTRIC BUS SET TO ENTER SERVICE
Major Milestone Reached in Transition to Zero-Emission Bus Fleet
October 4, 2022“FALL INTO SAVINGS” WITH NJ TRANSIT
Explore all the Season has to Offer with Great Deals and Discounts!
October 3, 2022- September
NJ TRANSIT GETS BACK TO SCHOOL WITH TWO INNOVATIVE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
“Special SEAT” and “Protecting Our Pedestrians” Are Programs Designed for Students From Kindergarten Through 12th Grade
September 28, 2022NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES ZERO-EMISSION BUS CONVERSION WITH DESIGN AND INVESTMENT PLANNING STUDY
Board Authorizes The Next Step To A Successful Transformation Of The Agency’s Bus Network
September 22, 2022NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT NAVESINK RIVER RAILROAD BRIDGE IN RED BANK
September 20, 2022NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS TRANSIT ART PROJECT AT NEW BRUNSWICK RAIL STATION
New Jersey State Council on the Arts and NJ TRANSIT Partner to Connect Customers with New Brunswick and Middlesex County Artists
September 16, 2022NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH BETMGM ON NAMING RIGHTS FOR MEADOWLANDS RAIL LINE
Three-Year Sponsorship Creates Newly Branded “BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line”
September 14, 2022NJ TRANSIT READY TO KICK OFF THE NFL REGULAR SEASON AT METLIFE STADIUM
Regular Season Rail Service Begins Sunday, September 11
September 7, 2022- August
NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES LABOR DAY WITH ‘EARLY GETAWAY’ SERVICE
Last Call for Summer Vibes Discounted Travel & Kids Ride Free All Weekend with Family SuperSaver Fare
August 31, 2022NJ TRANSIT NAMED BY FORBES AS ONE OF NEW JERSEY’S BEST EMPLOYERS FOR SECOND STRAIGHT YEAR
Agency Ranks First in the State in the “Transportation and Logistics” Category
August 26, 2022NJ TRANSIT ROLLS OUT UPGRADED APPLICATION FOR TRANSPORTATION & LAND USE PLANNING
Application Supports Municipalities, Real Estate Developers, Elected Officials and Others Engaged in the Land Use & Transportation Planning Process
August 17, 2022SENATORS BOOKER, MENENDEZ ANNOUNCE $44.6 MILLION FOR UNION CITY BUS GARAGE AND TERMINAL PROJECT
August 16, 2022NJ TRANSIT WELCOMES VISITORS TO ATLANTIC CITY AIRSHOW WITH GREAT TRAVEL DISCOUNTS AND ADDITIONAL RAIL SERVICE
Customers Traveling to the Atlantic City Airshow Can Save 50% Off Rail Tickets To/From Atlantic City Using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App
August 16, 2022NJ 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 15, 2022NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO LADY GAGA, KENNY CHESNEY, THE RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS AND RAMMSTEIN CONCERTS AT METLIFE STADIUM
Rail Service to Pre-Season NFL Football Resumes in August
August 4, 2022NJ TRANSIT RESUMES EXPRESS WEEKDAY BUS SERVICE TO AMERICAN DREAM
Two Express Weekday Roundtrips Provide Direct Service from New York to Shopping, Entertainment and Dining at American Dream; Complements Hourly Service on Weekends and Daily Local Bus Service
August 3, 2022VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED FOR NJ TRANSIT’S NEWARK PENN STATION MODERNIZATION PROJECT
August 2, 2022GOVERNOR MURPHY AND U.S. TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY BUTTIGIEG, ALONGSIDE NJ TRANSIT AND FEDERAL AND STATE OFFICIALS, OFFICIALLY BREAK GROUND ON NEW PORTAL NORTH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION
Construction of Portal North Bridge and Larger Gateway Program Will Drive Economic Growth, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Significantly Improve Customer Experience for Millions of Commuters Annually
August 1, 2022- July
NJ TRANSIT TO CONDUCT SECOND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WEBINAR ON SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
July 29, 2022NJ TRANSIT ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2023 OPERATING BUDGET, SECURES AUTHORIZATION FOR CAPITAL FUNDING
Board of Directors Continue Governor Murphy’s Commitment to Keep Fares Stable While Advancing Critical Infrastructure Projects, Fleet Modernization and Customer Experience Improvements
July 20, 2022BOARD APPROVES NJ TRANSIT’S FY 2023 LOCAL AND COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
Includes $63.4 Million to Support a Variety of Vital Programs and Services to Meet the Mobility Needs of New Jersey’s Most Vulnerable Citizens.
July 20, 2022NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO STUDY NEWARK LIGHT RAIL MODERNIZATION
Funding Will Help Review Station Design And Improve ADA Compliance
July 12, 2022NJ TRANSIT WELCOMES NAACP TO ATLANTIC CITY WITH GREAT TRAVEL DISCOUNTS
Customers Attending the NAACP National Convention Can Save 50% Off Rail and Bus Mobile App Tickets To/From Atlantic City
July 11, 2022NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO JULY METLIFE CONCERTS: THE WEEKND, ELTON JOHN AND LOS BUKIS
July 7, 2022THE MURPHY ADMINISTRATION APPLAUDS ADVANCEMENT OF NEW DEVELOPMENT NEAR HOBOKEN TERMINAL
Hoboken City Council Approves Redevelopment Agreement For Long Stalled Project To Bring New Office Space, Retail and Affordable Housing Near Hoboken’s Historic Train Station Along With Other Infrastructure Improvements
July 7, 2022- June
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS ‘EARLY GETAWAY’ SERVICE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
HBLR Service Adjustments for Jersey City Freedom Fireworks Festival at Exchange Place
June 29, 2022HBLR SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS PLANNED FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail routes will terminate prior to Exchange Place during the Jersey City Freedom Fireworks Festival
June 28, 2022NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT TO CONTINUE BUS NETWORK REDESIGN
Funding Will Help to Reimagine the Local Bus Network in Hudson County
June 15, 2022NJ TRANSIT CONDUCTS FIRST EVER PUBLIC FORUM ON ACCESSIBILITY
Forum Highlights the Agency’s Innovative Programs for Customers with Disabilities and Engages the Public for Feedback
June 14, 2022NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO PAUL MCCARTNEY AND GRUPO FIRME CONCERTS AT METLIFE STADIUM
June 13, 2022NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO HOT 97 SUMMER JAM CONCERT AT METLIFE STADIUM
June 8, 2022NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES PRIDE MONTH
Two Specially Marked Buses Raise Awareness of Inclusion By Inviting Customers to “Ride With Pride”
June 3, 2022NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT BORDENTOWN STATION
River LINE Service Will Not Be Affected
June 1, 2022NJ TRANSIT USES NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH TO REMIND CUSTOMERS TO BE “ALERT TODAY, ALIVE TOMORROW”
Educational Campaign Throughout June Expands On Year Round Commitment To Safety
June 1, 2022LET NJ TRANSIT BE YOUR RIDE TO SUMMER VIBES WITH NEW PROMOTIONS
Warm Weather Makes Hot Discounts a “Shore Thing”
June 1, 2022- May
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EARLY BIRD DISCOUNTS FOR RAIL SERVICE TO COLDPLAY CONCERTS
Save 25% When Purchasing Roundtrip Rail Tickets to MetLife Stadium in Advance of June 4-5 Concerts and Support Coldplay’s Eco-Friendly Sustainability Efforts By Taking Mass Transit
May 31, 2022NJ TRANSIT OFFERS ‘EARLY GETAWAY’ SERVICE FOR MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
Six Flags Great Adventure Express Bus Service Resumes This Weekend
May 25, 2022NJ TRANSIT INTRODUCES NEW TECHNOLOGY TO AID CUSTOMERS IN THEIR TRAVELS
Advancements Improve Customer Experience and Enhance Accessibility for Neurodiverse Customers and Those with Mobility Challenges
May 11, 2022RAIL SERVICE TO MONMOUTH PARK KICKS OFF MAY 7th
Save $6.50 With A Monmouth Park Package On Live Racing Days Through September 18th
May 4, 2022- April
ACCREDITATION ASSESSMENT TEAM INVITES PUBLIC COMMENT
April 28, 2022NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES “TAKE YOUR DAUGHTERS AND SONS TO WORK DAY” WITH BIG SAVINGS
Up To Two Children Under 18 Ride Free With A Fare-Paying Adult For This Special One Day Promotion
April 27, 2022NJ TRANSIT IS ON THE MOVE FOR EARTH DAY
Promoting A Sustainable Future With Innovative Programs and Services
April 22, 2022GOVERNOR MURPHY, SPEAKER COUGHLIN, AND ASSEMBLYWOMAN LOPEZ JOIN NJ TRANSIT IN BREAKING GROUND ON SIGNIFICANT RENOVATIONS TO PERTH AMBOY TRAIN STATION
$45.5 Million Upgrade Will Make Historical Station Fully Accessible
April 21, 2022NJ TRANSIT AWARDS FIRST CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ON MAJOR RESILIENCY PROJECT
Delco Lead Project Will Provide Safe Haven for Rail Cars During Extreme Weather Events and Allow For Rapid Return to Service
April 13, 2022NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES LACKAWANNA CUTOFF PROJECT TO RESTORE RAIL SERVICE TO SUSSEX COUNTY
Contract Awarded to Rehabilitate the Roseville Tunnel in Another Milestone to Extend Tracks to Andover
April 13, 2022NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES FARE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
Program Will Create An NJ TRANSIT Fare Card To Provide More Customers With Faster, Improved Customer Experience
April 13, 2022NEW PORTAL NORTH BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION GETS GREEN LIGHT WITH “NOTICE TO PROCEED”
Portal North Bridge and Larger Gateway Program Will Significantly Improve Customer Experience for Millions of Customers Annually
April 7, 2022NJ TRANSIT CREATES VIRTUAL ART GALLERY TO HIGHLIGHT ARTWORK AT TRANSIT LOCATIONS STATEWIDE
New Transit Arts Webpage Offers Easy Digital Access to Appreciate Art from NJ TRANSIT Facilities Across New Jersey
April 6, 2022SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT NJ TRANSIT WITH NEW “SPRING FLING” PROMOTIONS
April Showers Make it Rain Discounts at NJ TRANSIT
April 4, 2022- March
NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FOR INAUGURAL TRAINING COURSE
10 Employees Participate in Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam Prep Class
March 29, 2022NJ TRANSIT PROVIDES OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC INPUT ON REDESIGNING BUS NETWORK
Community Can Offer Input on Initiative to Redesign the Local Bus Network for Burlington-Camden-Gloucester Area
March 25, 2022NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS NEW ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE IN CAMDEN
Chargers and Infrastructure Upgrades at Newton Ave. Bus Garage Set the Stage for Upcoming Deployment of First Electric Buses
March 22, 2022NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES DEVELOPMENT OF FIRST EVER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Document Outlining Agency’s Sustainability Efforts will be Embedded in NJ TRANSIT’s Culture, Business Practices and Customer Experience
March 18, 2022NJ TRANSIT RESTORES FULL SERVICE ON M&E AND GLADSTONE BRANCH
All NJ TRANSIT Service Will Operate on a Regular Weekday Schedule Friday, March 18; Regular Weekend Schedule For Saturday and Sunday
March 17, 2022NJ TRANSIT RESTORES ADDITIONAL SERVICE ON M&E AND GLADSTONE BRANCH ON MARCH 17TH
Additional Trains Added to Modified Weekday Service on M&E; Gladstone Branch Restored to Hoboken and New York on Modified Schedule
March 16, 2022NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES ZERO EMISSIONS BUS CONVERSION WITH GARAGE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
Authorizes Design Work to Prepare Garage in Maplewood for Electric Buses; Conducts Systemwide Survey of Conditions at All Bus Garages
March 14, 2022NJ TRANSIT RESUMES SERVICE ON ENTIRE M&E AND GLADSTONE BRANCH ON MARCH 15TH
Modified Weekday Service Resumes on M&E; Gladstone Branch Operates on a Modified Schedule Between Gladstone and Summit
March 14, 2022NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE FOR MORRIS & ESSEX LINE RAIL SERVICE ON MONDAY, MARCH 14TH
Limited Service Will Continue Between South Orange and New York and Hoboken; Gladstone Branch Remains Suspended
March 13, 2022NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE FOR MORRIS & ESSEX LINE FOR WEEKEND OF MARCH 12-13
Modified Weekend Schedule Will Operate Between South Orange and New York; Gladstone Branch Remains Suspended
March 11, 2022NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE FOR MORRIS & ESSEX LINE RAIL SERVICE ON MARCH 9TH
Limited Service Will Operate Between South Orange and New York and Hoboken; Gladstone Branch Remains Suspended
March 8, 2022NJ TRANSIT, THE WAY TO GO GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATIONS
Face Coverings Required on Board, Eating and Drinking Not Permitted
March 4, 2022- February
GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES FIFTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR WITHOUT AN NJ TRANSIT FARE HIKE
Also Announces Plans to Install Wi-Fi on all NJ TRANSIT Buses; Highlighting Customer-Facing Improvements in Performance, Reliability, Safety & Technology, the Agency’s Turnaround Continues
February 28, 2022NJ TRANSIT PROJECTS HONORED WITH LEADING CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION AWARDS
New Jersey Alliance for Action Awards Salute the State’s Top Infrastructure Projects
February 25, 2022NJ TRANSIT BOARD SELECTS HEAD OF RAIL OPERATIONS
February 9, 2022NJ TRANSIT BOARD APPROVES PURCHASE OF ADDITIONAL MULTILEVEL RAIL CARS
25 Multilevel III Cars Increase Capacity in Support of the Portal North Bridge Project; Improve Reliability; Enhance the Customer Experience
February 9, 2022NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES INDUSTRY FORUM FOR NORTHERN BUS GARAGE DEVELOPMENT
Virtual Event Invites Firms to Learn about the Project and Related Partnership Opportunities
February 7, 2022- January
NJ TRANSIT SERVICE UPDATE FOR SATURDAY, 1/29 and SUNDAY, 1/30
Bus Service, River LINE and Access Link will remain Suspended for Saturday, January 29; Regular Service to Resume Sunday, January 30
January 29, 2022NJ TRANSIT SERVICE INFORMATION FOR SATURDAY, JANUARY 29
All Bus Service, River LINE and Access Link Will Be Temporarily Suspended Saturday, January 29 Due to Winter Storm
January 28, 2022NJ TRANSIT READIES FOR THE UPCOMING WINTER STORM
Systemwide Cross Honoring in Effect on Saturday, Regular Weekday and Weekend Service will Operate Friday and Saturday as Conditions Warrant
January 28, 2022NJ TRANSIT AWARDED FEDERAL FUNDING FOR TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PLANNING
Federal Grant will allow Agency to Promote Transit-Oriented Development along Route 9 Bus Corridor
January 26, 2022NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES POPULAR STUDENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM
“Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free” Promotion Welcomes Students Back to Colleges and Universities for Spring Semester
January 24, 2022NJ TRANSIT EMPLOYEE RECEIVES DISTINGUISHED TRADE PUBLICATION AWARD
Chief Road Foreman Recognized for Critical Work on Positive Train Control System
January 24, 2022NJ TRANSIT HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING WORK IN TRANSPORTATION TECHNOLOGY
Awards Recognize Experience and Leadership in the IT Sector
January 10, 2022MURPHY ADMINISTRATION AND NJ TRANSIT AWARD FIRST CONTRACT FOR NEWARK PENN STATION’S MODERNIZATION
The Project will Restore and Revitalize the Historic Station within the Heart of New Jersey’s Largest City
January 10, 2022NJ TRANSIT MOVES TO IMPROVE TRENTON TRANSIT CENTER
Platform & Canopy Improvements and New Accessible High-Level Platform Will Enhance Safety and the Customer Experience at Vital Transit Hub
January 10, 2022