NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTIONS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS WITH DECORATED LOCOMOTIVE AND BUSES

Two NJ TRANSIT Buses and One Locomotive Adorned With Images Celebrating the Historical Contributions of Notable African Americans in Recognition of Black History Month

February 26, 2024

NEWARK, NJ – NJ TRANSIT is celebrating historical contributions of notable African Americans by unveiling a locomotive adorned with specially themed graphics in honor of Black History Month.  Two buses with similar graphics have also been wrapped and have been in service the past few weeks.  The wraps are designed in collaboration with NJ TRANSIT’s Black and African American Company Employee Resource Group called B.R.I.D.G.E.S. and made possible through a sponsorship from Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey. The wraps aim to highlight and celebrate prominent African Americans and their contributions to American history and society.

“NJ TRANSIT is honored to collaborate with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey in commemorating Black history and acknowledging the many remarkable achievements of African Americans throughout our nation's past,” said New Jersey Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Francis O’Connor. “These specially designed wraps symbolize our shared commitment to diversity, inclusion, and recognition of the invaluable contributions African Americans have made to our society.”

“NJ TRANSIT joined with the rest of the nation this past month in honoring the many historical contributions of notable African Americans in recognition of Black History Month,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett. “Through this sponsorship with Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, we are able to reinforce our agency’s commitment to diversity and inclusion in every aspect of our service.”

“Black History Month celebrates the unique and extraordinary ways that African Americans have shaped our history, influenced our culture, and improved our lives. Partnering with NJ TRANSIT on this special campaign will help raise awareness and promote the kinds of actions needed to make New Jersey’s communities and people even stronger and healthier.” said Ulises Diaz, Horizon’s Senior Vice President for Government and Community Affairs.  

About NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.