Recent Streetsblog USA posts about New Jersey

Talking Headways Podcast: No More Transit Hunger Games

By Jeff Wood | Jul 29, 2021 | No Comments

This week Dan Baer, senior vice president at WSP, talks with Kevin Corbett, president and CEO of New Jersey Transit. In this one-on-one conversation, Baer and Corbett talk about NJ Transit’s response to the pandemic, bus electrification, new technologies, and much more.

Transit ridership improved in the second quarter of the year thanks to passengers returning to the New York and DC subway systems. Image: Thomas Hawk

Urban Transit Systems are Adding Riders (Mostly)

By Aaron Short | Oct 15, 2019 | No Comments

You asked for a deep dive on transit ridership numbers — you got it!

Gov. Murphy is working with NJ Transit to develop housing and retail on underutilized properties near rail stations in Trenton and other major cities.

New Jersey Hopes To Reverse Sprawl

By Aaron Short | Oct 4, 2019 | 3 Comments

To paraphrase former Gov. Tom Kean: New Jersey and TOD — perfect together.

A nationwide bus worker shortage has led to delays in St. Louis and other cities this year.

Driver Shortages Causing Transit Delays Nationwide

By Aaron Short | Aug 27, 2019 | 7 Comments

Many agencies struggle to attract bus drivers, who are often paid too little to afford housing in the areas they serve. It's a vicious cycle.

Nevada is the best state for transportation, according to US News & World Report.

Jackpot! Nevada Tops U.S. in Transportation Report

By Aaron Short | May 28, 2019 | 4 Comments

But when it comes strictly to transit, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Washington and Illinois comprise the top five.

Transit helps cities grow. Photo: TransitCenter

Chambers of Commerce Come Around to Transit

By Aaron Short | May 21, 2019 | No Comments

City business groups are forming a coalition to urge Congress and the president to fund transportation projects.

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