The long wait for Real ID appointments is one of New Jersey drivers’ biggest complaints. The incoming governor is taking action. Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill has proposed Rosalie Johnson, a longtime Colorado motor vehicle administration expert, to lead the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission as Real ID license demand exceeds supply. The nomination comes as many…
In January, the USPS will suspend most services for one day, affecting millions of mail and package recipients. January 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a federal holiday observed by all departments. The USPS follows federal holidays. This means post offices nationwide will close and mail service would stop. On Tuesday, January 20, mail,…
New Jersey Transit introduced a fully refurbished RiverLine light rail train, a symbolic first step toward restoring one of the state’s most unreliable transit routes. The Trenton Transit Center introduced the renovated train, initiating a bigger effort to restore user confidence and improve service along the famous Camden-to-Trenton corridor. For the 250th anniversary of US…
State officials will close a small but historic New Jersey bridge for two months to repair it. The Lovelandtown Bridge, a 54-year-old lift bridge between Point Pleasant and Bay Head on Route 13, will close on January 5. State transportation officials said the work adjusts the tension of wires connecting to the bridge’s counterweights, which…
The MTA and Trump administration are preparing for a significant judicial battle that could determine Manhattan’s congestion toll scheme. In the U.S. District Court in Manhattan on January 28, attorneys from both parties will have two hours to argue before Judge Lewis Liman. The argument involves the $9 congestion charge for non-commercial passenger vehicles entering…
New Jersey commuters will pay more in early 2026 regardless of vehicle. Many toll agencies and transportation businesses boosted highway, bridge, tunnel, and bike sharing membership rates. Statewide travel costs more. NJ Turnpike and Garden State Parkway drivers will pay 3% more starting January 1. These major roadways have experienced five toll hikes since March…
Transport will cost more for New Jersey cars, transit riders, and bikers by 2026. Jersey City and Hoboken CitiBike customers will pay more next month due to state toll increases. Garden State Parkway and NJ Turnpike tolls rise 3% on January 5. The fifth toll hike since early 2020. From $21.35, cash-paying drivers on the…
As holiday travel increases, the Transportation screening Administration (TSA) advises customers to be careful what they wear through airport screening, especially before Christmas. Travelers wearing dazzling sweaters or accessories may want to reconsider entering the security queue. TSA officials said airport body scanners and metal detectors are sensitive to festive apparel materials. Sequins, metallic threads,…
Even after state officials made concessions to calm public concern, opposition to the New Jersey Turnpike Authority’s multi-billion-dollar Newark Bay Bridge replacement proposal is increasing. Local leaders, advocacy groups, and freshly elected lawmakers are calling Governor-elect Mikie Sherrill to delay the project and examine traffic, pollution, and long-term costs. A $6.2 billion plan to replace…
A mobile unit from the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission will be in Freehold Township next month to help drivers upgrade to a Real ID. The temporary service allows locals to complete the Real ID procedure without visiting a full-service MVC office, relieving strain on crowded locations and saving applicants time. The MVC mobile unit…
