After a severe winter damaged numerous highways and roads, New Jersey has formally started its yearly campaign to fix potholes around the state. One of the busiest times for road maintenance teams began on Monday, according to transportation officials, who verified that the statewide repair campaign had begun. Those who have recently experienced uneven or…
Two major upgrades to the Port Authority Trans-Hudson rail system will effect commuters. Train service will increase from this weekend to the end of March, and riders will be preparing to migrate away from the SmartLink fare card. The changes aim to improve regional rail service between Newark, Jersey City, Hoboken, and New York City….
One of New Jersey’s busiest roadways has seen a dramatic decline in fatal crashes, indicating a successful road safety campaign. Middlesex County authorities say a 2025 focused enforcement effort reduced tragic accidents by 20% in one year. County officials said the modification follows the Route 1 Safer Travel Initiative, a safety campaign to reduce serious…
Toyota has issued a recall for over 550,000 SUVs in the US due to a potential issue with the second-row seat mechanism. The company warns that seat adjustments may not fully lock, thereby increasing injury risk in high-speed crashes. Certain model owners should watch for recall notifications and contact authorized dealerships when the repair option…
A signal communication issue on Amtrak tracks delayed NJ Transit trains to and from Penn Station New York Tuesday morning. Transit warnings throughout the morning commute reported delays of up to 60 minutes as crews fixed the issue. NJ Transit alerted commuters that Northeast Corridor trains were 30 minutes late soon after 10 a.m. However,…
New York City’s $9 congestion pricing toll for automobiles entering Lower Manhattan was upheld by a federal judge, giving state officials and the MTA a huge legal victory. Federal transportation regulators tried to revoke approvals, but the ruling allowed the scheme to continue. March 3, U.S. District Court Judge Lewis Liman vacated Transportation Secretary Sean…
New Jersey drivers may soon notice a modest but significant toll payment adjustment. The traditional white plastic E-ZPass transponders on windshields may be replaced by thin sticker tags. The innovative Jersey Turnpike Authority is testing this innovative technology, which might save millions of dollars over time. The authority, which runs the New Jersey Turnpike and…
Officials caution drivers crossing bridges and tunnels between New York and New Jersey of a rising bogus toll payment text message scam. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which manages major crossings, is warning motorists about the newest round of phony messages. Officials said drivers have received “New York Toll Services” SMS…
A late-morning track fire caused officials to evacuate the popular transportation station, affecting thousands of commuters during evening rush hour when Hoboken trains were shut down Friday. The Hoboken Terminal PATH station rails caught fire at 11:28 a.m., according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. Port Authority Police and Hoboken Fire…
Weekend PATH riders should expect service shutdowns commencing February 27. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will stop parts of the Newark–World Trade Center and Journal Square–33rd Street lines on five weekends. Thousands of New Jersey-New York City riders will be affected by these changes. This timetable is more complicated than back-to-back…
