NEWARK, NJ — As highlighted in “NJT2030: A 10-Year Strategic Plan,” NJ Transit will embark on creating its first-ever sustainability plan, incorporating feedback from stakeholders throughout the state to help shape the future of sustainability at the agency. This plan and its implementation are the next steps in advancing NJ Transit’s commitment to sustainability, according […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — On March 14, the NJ Transit board of directors took another step in the transition to a zero-emissions bus fleet with the awarding of a contract to design the infrastructure required for a limited deployment of battery electric buses at Hilton Garage in Maplewood and conduct a survey of current conditions at […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit was recognized on Feb. 25 with three Leading Capital Construction Awards from the New Jersey Alliance for Action. NJ Transit is being honored for work on the Portal North Bridge Project construction phase, as well as construction at Lyndhurst and Perth Amboy stations. “We are very proud that NJ Alliance […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Feb. 9, NJ Transit’s board of directors appointed James Sincaglia as senior vice president and general manager of rail operations. Sincaglia is a career employee at NJ Transit with more than 26 years of service with the corporation. “We are fortunate to have Jim lead us during this exciting time at […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Feb. 9, the NJ Transit board of directors approved the purchase of 25 additional MultiLevel III rail cars. The purchase exercises options on the original December 2018 contract with Alstom for the purchase of 113 new MultiLevel III rail cars. The additional 25 cars in this action are funded as part […]
NEWARK, NJ — On Dec. 9, the NJ Transit board of directors approved the purchase of 258 cutaway minibuses for Access Link service, allowing Access Link to modernize its aging fleet. In addition, this year, NJ Transit has added 80 new hybrid sedans to replace older sedans and expand the fleet. “These new vehicles are […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit was awarded the 2021 American Public Transportation Association Bus Safety Gold Award in the large transit system category for transit agencies with 20 million or more passenger trips annually. The award was presented to NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin S. Corbett at the 2021 APTA Expo in Orlando, Fla. […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has completed the installation of 558 new, modernized ticket-vending machines throughout its system, offering faster transaction times and contactless payment options, according to a recent press release. “These new customer-friendly TVMs — now installed systemwide — represent just one aspect of a complete modernization of NJ Transit’s entire fare collection […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has begun utilizing two AquaTrack machines to clean and remove leaves from the rails throughout the fall season, according to an Oct. 13 press release. The AquaTrack equipment is a high-pressure power-washing system that removes the oily residue left behind by fallen leaves on the tracks to prevent train delays […]
NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Jeannie Kwon has been honored as a recipient of the Women Builders Council Champion Award. The award is presented to individuals who empower women within the construction industry by fostering work environments that are diverse, dynamic and representative. “The future of public transportation […]