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“One-Seat Ride” Not Contingent on the (Now-Canceled) ARC Tunnel

Friday, April 13th, 2012

The cancellation of the ARC Tunnel does not mean the purchase of dual-mode locomotives is now unnecessary. These locomotives can still provide one-seat rides to many commuters.

More New Jersey Commuters Relying on Transit to Get to Work

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012

New data show that more New Jersey commuters are relying on transit to get to work, and that, even with the decentralization of employment, there has been no increase in the percentage of solo drivers.

New Jersey Future Hails Promise of State Strategic Plan

Monday, April 2nd, 2012

New Jersey Future’s comments recommend some needed revisions to the draft State Strategic Plan to ensure that it will improve the state’s economy, its environment, and its communities.

NJDOT Proposes to Restore Transit Village Program Funding

Friday, March 30th, 2012

NJDOT’s capital program for 2012 proposes to fund the Transit Village program and the Safe Streets to Transit program. It’s important that both proposals make it into the final budget.

A Better Transportation Bill

Thursday, March 22nd, 2012

The U.S.Senate has passed a better transportation bill than the House did. Now it’s time for the House to pass it too.

House Transportation Bill Falls Short

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

Despite all the health benefits of biking, walking or using transit, the House of Representatives’ proposed transportation re-authorization bill falls short on these key transportation needs.

Talking About Transportation

Wednesday, November 16th, 2011

Greg Kelly, transportation president at Parsons Brinckerhoff, hosted a breakfast for Young Professionals in Transportation – NYC, and spoke at length about his professional experiences, the current state of our infrastructure and the future of large projects.

State Officials Tout Transit Villages

Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Two of New Jersey’s top transportation officials stress the importance of transit-oriented development and the state’s Transit Villages program.

New Jersey Dominates List of Top Public Transportation Cities

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Of Forbes’ list of top 10 cities for public transportation, five are in New Jersey, including the top city, Hoboken.

Governor Removes Funding for Transit Villages

Tuesday, July 5th, 2011

After being restored to the budget that was passed by the Legislature last week, funding for the Department of Transportation’s Transit Village program was removed from the FY 2012 spending plan signed by Gov. Chris Christie on June 30.

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