Most NJ Transit Bus Service To Resume Thursday

More than 80 bus lines will resume service on Thursday in New Jersey.

NJ TRANSIT has announced that the majority of its bus lines will begin running on Thursday..  The bus lines are part of a slow but steady restart of NJ TRANSIT's service following Hurricane Sandy, announced the same day as the 3 p.m. restoration of service on the River Line light rail between the Walter Rand Transportation Center in Camden and Trenton Transit Center.  “This is tremendous progress,” said Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chairman James Simpson in a press release. “We are not out of the woods by any stretch, but we will continue working around the clock to further restore service where we can safely do so. On behalf of the entire NJ TRANSIT family, we appreciate the patience and understanding of our customers …

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NJ Transit to Begin System Shutdown at 4 p.m. on Sunday

Here's a list of shutdown times, including last train departures and arrivals on each line.

NJ Transit will begin a gradual system-wide shutdown of all bus, rail, light rail and Access Link service, starting at 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 and continuing through 2 a.m. on Monday morning.  Service suspensions will take effect as follows:  Rail Service All other rail lines will be suspended starting this afternoon and continuing into the late evening. Final train times are as follows: Northeast Corridor North Jersey Coast Line  Raritan Valley Line Morris & Essex Lines Montclair-Boonton Line Main Line Bergen County Line Port Jervis Line Pascack Valley Line Bus Service: Light Rail Service:  Access Link Service:   System-wide Cross-Honoring System-wide cross-honoring of all rail, bus and light rail tickets will be in effect starting at …

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NJ Transit Axes Free Travel for Non-Union Employees

New policy goes into effect January 2013.

New Jersey Transit's non-union employees will no longer be granted free travel on the agency's rail, light rail and bus lines as of January 2013.  According to NJT Spokeswoman Nancy Snyder, the board of directors voted Monday to approve the elimination of the 30-year-old policy, as had been anticipated.  The policy allowed non-union employees and non-union retirees to use the transit system free-of-charge for personal purposes. Under the new policy, free travel for non-union employees will only be granted for work purposes.  Snyder said the change is part of an ongoing effort to implement cost cutting measures that make the agency more accountable, transparent and efficient. "1.6 million [dollars] is estimated not to be collected with the …

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Comfortably Numb

9:55 pm on Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Government Monopoly!!!! I hear ya, I was trying to buy a Senator last week but none were available in my price range. Total price gauging, ugh.   more ›

NJ Transit Proposes Eliminating Free Travel for Non-Union Employees

The board of trustees will consider whether or not to approve the matter at their Oct. 15 meeting.

NJ Transit Monday proposed eliminating a policy that allows unlimited free travel on rail, light rail and bus lines for the agency's non-union employees, according to NJT Spokeswoman Nancy Snyder. The policy, which has been in effect for 30 years, will be considered by the NJT Board of Directors at their Oct. 15 meeting. If approved by the board, it will be subject to Gov. Chris Christie's veto period, Snyder said. The change would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, resulting in non-union employees and non-union retirees no longer being able to use the transit system free-of-charge for personal purposes, according to a press release from NJT. “Moving forward, NJ Transit must continue to sufficiently consider the interests of our fare-paying …

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GWB Traffic Nightmare Could Begin Friday, Last All Summer

State, Port Authority warn of "significant" eastbound delays because of Cross Bronx bridge repairs, urge drivers to use mass transit, and to expect bus delays into the city through Labor Day.

This summer could be remembered as a traffic hell by the millions of people who travel east over the George Washington Bridge thanks to the closure of a lane on the oft-congested Cross Bronx Expressway from this Friday through Labor Day. The lane closure will take place on the Alexander Hamilton Bridge, which spans the Harlem River and connects Manhattan to the Bronx. The bridge is already a chokepoint, as traffic from both levels of the GWB merge onto one roadway. Several other significant roadways feed into and out of the span, including the Harlem River Drive and Major Deegan Expressway. NJDOT officials are urging motorists to take mass transit into New York if possible and consider an “alternate route” or travel during off-peak hours “…

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Updating as We Go, About the Snow (Check Often)

Area hit with first snowstorm of 2012.

Bookmark this post to keep up to date on snow news throughout the weekend Update: The first snowstorm of 2012 is out of the way and now the end of the weekend lies ahead. As of late Saturday night, the National Weather Service was calling for a slight chance of rain after 4 p.m. on Sunday. The NWS was also predicting slight chance of rain or freezing rain before 4 a.m. on Monday. Update: As of mid-day Saturday, the National Weather Service updated its forecast to predict snow would continue until about 1 p.m. on Saturday. The NWS estimates 2 to 4 inches of total accumulation.  We'll be updating this post with any updates and advisories affecting the Morris, Somerset and Sussex areas throughout the weekend. Got some news to share? Tell us …

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Louis C. Hochman

1:10 am on Sunday, January 22, 2012

@n: Thanks for the update! Glad to hear so many roads are in good shape or on the way.   more ›

NJ Transit to Offer Extra Trains During Holiday Week

Family discounts will also be available Dec. 23 through Jan. 3.

NJ TRANSIT has announced additional holiday service along with a special extension of the Family Super Saver Fare, allowing up to two children ages 5 through 11 to travel free with each customer paying/presenting any valid fare.  Usually limited to weekends, the Family Super Saver Fare will be in effect continuously from 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23 through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, on all trains, buses and light rail lines.  This extension is offered in addition to NJ TRANSIT’s policy which allows up to three children who are 4 years old and under to travel free of charge at all times with each passenger paying/presenting any valid fare NJ TRANSIT will offer extra service for the upcoming holidays to give customers more travel options, whether …

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Gridlock Relief: Extra Rail, Bus, Customer Service for Holiday Travelers

Kids 11 and under ride free on NJ Transit all holiday weekend.

Whether you’re traveling over the river or through the woods, NJ Transit is gearing up to provide gridlock relief during the approaching holiday season.  Starting Wednesday, Nov. 23 and continuing through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, scores of NJ Transit customer service representatives and volunteers will be deployed at major facilities to assist customers, with rail and bus service adjusted to match Thanksgiving travel patterns. This year, NJ Transit will once again offer “early getaway” rail and bus service on Wednesday, Nov. 23, for the benefit of customers leaving work early, and to provide additional capacity for customers traveling to Newark Liberty International Airport. The Wednesday before Thanksgiving is typically the …

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NJ Transit to Restore Rail Service Tuesday

Bus and light rail to operate regular weekday schedule.

Most of NJ Transit's rail service will be available Tuesday, the agency said in a release. NJ Transit's rail service was suspended Monday as the agency worked through repairs despite flooding and some rail lines being blocked by trees after Hurricane Irene. NJ Transit said its bus and rail lines will operate on weekday schedules, but remaining storm damage could result in delays. NJ Transit's advisories are as follows: Rail Service: Bus Service: Light Rail Service: Access Link: Systemwide Cross-Honoring in Effect: To give customers additional travel options, NJ TRANSIT will offer systemwide cross-honoring, enabling customers to use their ticket or pass on an alternate travel mode–rail, bus or light rail, PATH and private carrier buses. …

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NJ Transit Announces Morris Bus Service Changes

Some lines will be rerouted or have minor modifications beginning Sept. 5.

Beginning Sept. 5, NJ Transit will be making changes to the schedules and routes of its Morris County bus service. According to a release issued Thursday, some lines will be rerouted, while others will have minor modifications. The release says NJ Transit is advising customers of the following route and schedule change highlights for customers of bus route Nos. 871, 872, 873, 874, 875 and 880: NJ Transit said in the release it made these changes to better match service with ridership demand and in response to customer requests. You can review the new timetables on buses or at njtransit.com.

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