As talks continue between #NJTransit and its rail engineers' union to try to avert a walkout by the union at midnight on Thursday, professor Mike Smart weighed in on the looming issues with the WABC7 Eyewitness News Mornings @ 10 team.
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Academy Bus is paying NJ Transit over alleged fraud. But it still gets contracts
“Why didn’t anybody else bid?” Pfeiffer said. “Was there anything about the (request for proposal) that would have turned off the other bidders? Is this the best way to contract for this service if you only have one bidder?”
NJ Commute Relief May Hinge on US Election With Funds in Limbo
“The ball is really in Amtrak’s court,” said Michael Smart, associate professor of urban planning at the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers University.
Murphy Waives NJ Transit Fares Aug 26 to Sept 2
Gov. Phil Murphy announced a transit fare holiday for all customers from Monday, Aug. 26 through Monday, Sept. 2.
Businesses give thumbs down to N.J. governor’s proposed transit fee
Hughes said he recognizes that New Jersey has the largest mass transit system in the nation and funds are needed to keep it going because ridership levels have not come back to pre-pandemic levels.
NJ Transit launches public-private partnership to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites
On March 10 NJ TRANSIT announced its VAXRIDE Initiative to support New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
NJ Transit launches VAXRIDE with assistance from NJTIP@Rutgers
On March 10 NJ TRANSIT announced its VAXRIDE Initiative to support New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Keeping seniors connected is key to alleviating social isolation
Karen Alexander of NJTIP@Rutgers explains how technology, other solutions can help older adults and those with disabilities
COVID-19 and the Future of Economic Activity and Transportation
The virtual symposium examined the future of work, housing, commercial real estate, tourism, hospitality, retail and entertainment in the post-pandemic world.
Power & Politics: NJ Transit and the Gateway Project
Both NJ Transit and the Gateway project are facing funding problems. Martin Robins, the authority on all things mass transit and Founding Director of the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, talks about the challenges facing Gov.Phil Murphy when it comes to...