Traffic delays, road closures hit New Jersey commuters Monday morning
TRENTON, N.J. — Monday’s early morning commute in New Jersey began with moderate travel times on major shore routes but was marked by several delays, crashes, and construction across the state. Shore-bound…
Lawmakers push for quick resolution to NJ Transit strike disrupting commuters
TRENTON, NJ — With the NJ Transit strike continuing to impact thousands of riders statewide, a group of Ocean County lawmakers is urging both transit leadership and union representatives to return to…
Bucco urges immediate resolution to NJ Transit strike impacting commuters
TRENTON, N.J. — Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco called for urgent action Friday to resolve the ongoing NJ Transit strike, citing its impact on hundreds of thousands of commuters across New…
Just Work From Home: NJ Transit Tells Commuters to Prepare for Complete Shutdown on Friday
NJ Transit warns of full rail shutdown as engineers union threatens strike NEWARK, N.J. — NJ Transit announced Saturday that its rail service could come to a complete halt beginning Friday due…
New Jersey commuters prepare travel chaos as NJ Transit strike looms
Newark, NJ — It’s not going to be a pretty picture if New Jersey’s train workers go on strike next Friday. New Jersey commuters face potential travel chaos as NJ Transit and…
Gasoline Price Drop Promising for New Jersey Commuters and Businesses
Drivers in New Jersey and across the United States are enjoying a welcome reprieve at the pump as gasoline prices have steadily declined since the start of the year. In the Garden…
Half-price train rides for I-80 commuters as NJ TRANSIT offers major discount amid emergency repairs
NEWARK, NJ — NJ TRANSIT is offering a 50% discount on roundtrip train fares from five Morris and Warren County stations starting Monday as emergency repair work continues on a heavily traveled…
Transformer fire on Route 34 causing traffic problems for morning commuters
ABERDEEN, N.J. – A transformer fire on State Highway 34 has caused power outages and traffic disruptions in the Strathmore area. Officers are directing traffic at both the South Atlantic Avenue and…
Morning traffic report: Crashes, delays impact New Jersey commuters
NEW JERSEY — Morning commuters faced significant delays Tuesday due to multiple crashes, lane closures, and heavy traffic on major roadways across the state. As of 8:45 a.m., a crash on the…
New Jersey Transit Free Fare Week Anything But A Holiday For Frustrated Commuters
NJ Transit’s fare holiday, intended as a generous gesture for commuters, has instead spiraled into a week of transit nightmares. Regular riders, like those who take the bus and train daily from…
New York Suspends Congestion Tax on New Jersey Commuters
NEW YORK, NY — Governor Kathy Hochul announced on Wednesday the suspension of the congestion pricing initiative slated to commence soon in Manhattan’s Central Business District. Governor Hochul cited the potential for…
New York City Congestion Tax Set for New Jersey Commuters in 30 Days
In-Depth Analysis: The Impact of New York City’s Congestion Pricing New York City is set to implement the nation’s first congestion pricing program, starting on June 30, 2024. This initiative will charge…
LA Mayor Floods City’s Metro System With Cops As Fatal Stabbings Plague Commuters
Democratic Mayor Karen Bass of Los Angeles ordered a massive deployment of police officers to the city’s Metro system following a wave of stabbings, the Los Angeles Times reported. The high-profile stabbings…
Broken Bridge at the Jersey Shore Remains Stuck Open as Free Shuttle Service
Free Shuttle Service Announced for Route 71 Bridge Users AVON-BY-THE-SEA, NJ—The Route 71 bridge over the Shark River, connecting Avon and Belmar, has been inoperable since early March due to being stuck…
Baltimore’s weary commuters face traffic nightmare after bridge collapse
By Rich McKay (Reuters) – Traffic snarled across Baltimore on Tuesday after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge forced vehicles to divert to other congested harbor crossings, raising the specter…
New Jersey Commuters Off the Rails on 15% Transit Rate Hike
Newark, NJ – NJ Transit has announced a proposal for a 15% systemwide fare adjustment, slated to take effect from July 1, 2024. This decision marks the first fare increase since 2015…
Murphy Administration’s Toll Increase to Negatively Impact Shore Commuters
TRENTON, NJ — Legislators from New Jersey’s 10th District are taking aim at Governor Phil Murphy’s administration following the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s approval of a $2.6 billion budget that includes a…
Gas Prices Spike in New Jersey, Causing Financial Pain for Commuters
TRENTON, NJ – The gas price in New Jersey and nationwide is up again. With prices edging close to $4 per gallon, the average price is $3.71 for regular unleaded, according to…
10th District Legislators Introduce Toll Relief Program Legislation for E-ZPass Commuters
To provide some financial relief for commuters, Senator Holzapfel and Assemblymen McGuckin and Catalano have introduced a bill to appropriate $250 million to the NJTA and SJTA in the form of a toll…
Phil Murphy hoping new law will stop commuters from attacking transportation workers
TRENTON – Governor Murphy today signed the Motorbus and Passenger Rail Service Employee Violence Prevention Act (S4701) to create new tools for protecting transit workers throughout the state. In addition to upgrading the penalty for…
Ocean County News: What Commuters Should Expect In Monmouth And Ocean Counties
Heather Fordham reports.…
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