US attorney reaches settlement with NJ Transit regarding ADA compliance

US attorney reaches settlement with NJ Transit regarding ADA compliance

NEWARK, NJ — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has reached a comprehensive settlement with New Jersey Transit Corp. to resolve allegations that NJ Transit violated the civil rights of people with disabilities by failing to operate a paratransit service that complied with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Dec. […]

NJ Transit conducts second public forum on accessibility

NJ Transit conducts second public forum on accessibility

NEWARK, NJ — On Dec. 15, NJ Transit hosted its second accessibility forum as part of its continuing efforts to communicate with the public about the organization’s efforts to expand inclusion and access to public transportation for customers with disabilities. The forum was held live at NJ Transit headquarters with virtual attendance and viewing via […]

NJ Transit board approves critical maintenance of dual-powered locomotives

NJ Transit board approves critical maintenance of dual-powered locomotives

NEWARK, NJ — On Dec. 14, NJ Transit’s board of directors approved a contract to perform key state-of-good-repair maintenance on the engines of the ALP-45 locomotive fleet. The engine overhauls will allow the locomotives to maintain their current EPA Tier III emissions standards and continue the environmental benefits they provide compared to the older locomotives […]

U.S. Attorney’s Office, NJ Transit reach settlement regarding ADA compliance

U.S. Attorney’s Office, NJ Transit reach settlement regarding ADA compliance

NEWARK, NJ — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey has reached a settlement with NJ Transit to resolve findings that its intercity rail stations are not accessible to individuals with disabilities, which is in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Oct. 18. […]

NJ Transit advances zero-emission bus conversion with study

NJ Transit advances zero-emission bus conversion with study

NEWARK, NJ — The NJ Transit board of directors continued to advance the zero-emission bus program with the awarding on Sept. 21 of a contract aligned with the existing Garage Modernization Program that will focus on bus system design and capital investment planning. The Zero-Emission Bus System Design and Investment Planning Study will develop and […]

NJ Transit named a ‘best employer’ by Forbes

NJ Transit named a ‘best employer’ by Forbes

NEWARK, NJ — Forbes has once again named NJ Transit to its America’s Best-in-State Employers 2022 list powered by Statista. This year, NJ Transit ranked seventh among the 90 New Jersey organizations that were included in the annual rankings, up from last year’s ranking of 24th. The survey, according to Forbes, measures leading companies from […]

NJ Transit board approves local and community transportation programs

NJ Transit board approves local and community transportation programs

NEWARK, NJ — On July 20, the NJ Transit board of directors authorized the expenditure of $63.4 million in federal and state funds to implement local transportation programs for fiscal year 2023, providing critical services for senior citizens, persons with disabilities, the economically disadvantaged and rural residents. Each of the programs extends or complements existing […]