Cash fares and front-door boarding resume on NJ Transit buses

Cash fares and front-door boarding resume on NJ Transit buses

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has resumed the collection of cash fares and front-door boarding on buses that have protective barriers installed around the bus operator, effective Aug. 3. As part of NJ Transit’s “Your Ride to Recovery,” the protective devices are being installed throughout the bus fleet to provide a barrier between the operator […]

NJ Transit receives federal donation of 245K masks

NJ Transit receives federal donation of 245K masks

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit received more than 245,000 cloth masks that will be made available to customers thanks to a donation from the federal government, according to a July 23 press release. The masks were donated by the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. NJ Transit customer service ambassadors began distributing […]

NJ Transit announces PTC milestone achievements

NJ Transit announces PTC milestone achievements

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has advanced its Positive Train Control program into the Extended Revenue Service Demonstration phase, according to a June 30 press release. The achievement follows successful completion of the Federal Railroad Administration’s requirement to perform 384 error-free test runs in the demonstration area between Denville and Summit. NJ Transit will now […]

Police investigate fatal crash in Irvington

IRVINGTON, NJ — The Irvington Police Department and the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide/Major Crimes Task Force are investigating a crash that resulted in one fatality, according to a June 23 press release from the ECPO. At approximately 2:42 p.m. on Monday, June 22, Marie A. Edwards, 71, of Hillside, was involved in a three-vehicle […]

NJ Transit awarded $1.4 billion in CARES Act funding

NJ Transit awarded $1.4 billion in CARES Act funding

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit has been awarded $1.4 billion in federal aid through the CARES Act. This critical emergency relief funding will enable NJ Transit to continue to provide service to essential workers who are on the front lines of coronavirus response. “I want to again thank President Trump, the federal administration and our […]

NJ Transit deploys modernized ticket vending machines

NJ Transit deploys modernized ticket vending machines

NEWARK, NJ — NJ Transit is beginning the installation of new and improved ticket vending machines at several locations systemwide, according to a May 5 press release. Fourteen new machines will be phased in, replacing older machines at bus, light rail and rail stations. This is the second phase of an expanded pilot program which […]

NJ Transit enhances cleaning efforts at Newark Penn Station

NJ Transit enhances cleaning efforts at Newark Penn Station

NEWARK, NJ — To protect NJ Transit customers and employees, the hours of operation at Newark Penn Station will be modified overnight to allow for a daily deeper cleaning and disinfection. Until further notice, NJ Transit will close Newark Penn Station overnight from 11 p.m. until 4:30 a.m., reopening daily at that time. All NJ […]

Heroes Salute Parade held at SBMC

Heroes Salute Parade held at SBMC

LIVINGSTON, NJ — Spearheaded by the Livingston Police Department, more than 20 of Essex County’s municipalities held a Heroes Salute Parade past Saint Barnabas Medical Center to recognize the incredible efforts of medical staff battling the coronavirus. Essex County has the third highest number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in New Jersey, according to statistics from […]

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