A government inquiry found that an air traffic controller’s inability to communicate turbulence information contributed to a serious incident involving a Newark-bound plane last year. The National Transportation Safety Board’s final study found that poor communication caused three flight attendants on United Airlines Flight 1890 to sustain serious injuries. Morning of February 10, 2024, the…
Local officials said Wednesday that Route 1 in Edison has reopened after a water main break closed part of the route for more than two days. Commuters were disrupted and repair staff had to act quickly in winter conditions. A 75-year-old “X” water main under Route 1 broke. Edison Mayor Sam Joshi said the burst…
This winter storm brought heavy snow and ice to New Jersey on Sunday, delaying air travel at Newark Liberty International Airport and grounding thousands of flights nationwide. Airlines and states had to take emergency steps to preserve public safety during the storm, which made air and road travel perilous. Flight operations at Newark Airport were…
New Jersey’s planned electric bike regulation is gaining national notice as Trenton’s deadline approaches. National cycling organizations are urging outgoing Governor Phil Murphy to reject a bill they claim would unduly restrict e-bike use in the state with two days left. The proposal, passed by the New Jersey Senate 27–11 and the General Assembly 52–10…
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…
