Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy advises travelers to dress formally and leave their pajamas at home. As the nation prepares for peak travel season, Duffy believes that small changes in behavior—from dressing to treating others—could make travel more joyful. The DOT campaign “The Golden Age of Travel Starts With You” featured Duffy’s message. DOT and FAA…
Recently, NJ Transit saved six local bus routes after another private carrier left. State officials confirmed that the agency will take over Broadway Bus Company’s only Bayonne route on Dec. 1, serving thousands of daily riders. November saw Broadway Bus Company close. Many small private bus operators have struggled financially and staffing-wise, and the company’s…
Newark Liberty International Airport handles a constant flow of passengers, aircraft, and cargo, but this summer’s biggest safety concerns weren’t aviation-related. Hundreds of ground workers endured heat and hardship to maintain a major airport. Many workers struggled with tarmac and warehouse temperatures above 100 degrees due to heat, exhaustion, and safety concerns. Every flight boarding…
New Jersey commuters still have the same daily frustrations, but many don’t realize that the person hired to represent them has quietly been improving their travel experience across the state. Since becoming NJ Transit’s customer advocate a year ago, Franck Beaumin has ridden trains, buses, and light rail lines to talk to riders and investigate…
As air traffic controller staffing improves after the government shutdown, the FAA will reduce flight cuts nationwide. Scheduled flight reductions at 40 major airports will drop to 3% starting Nov. 15, a major change from earlier projections that predicted deeper disruptions. Newark Liberty International Airport and Teterboro Airport, two of the nation’s busiest hubs, have…
Uniformed staff can now check tickets at New Jersey rail station entrances before boarding. NJ Transit expanded its inspection program to reduce fare evasion and protect revenue. Transit agencies like NJ Transit assumed passengers would buy tickets, board the train, and be spot-checked. Starting commutes with ticket checks changes that. Many stations have checked ticket…
Over 25% of Hispanic New Jersey workers take public transportation. 2024 saw 25.5% of government-employed adult Hispanics take buses, trains, or trams. In every state, Hispanic workers use public transit most. Working Hispanic adults in the state drove alone 28% of the time, preferring buses and trains. Nationally, immigrants, minorities, and urbanites use public transit…
Newark Liberty International Airport delays have strained the U.S. air-traffic control system during the federal government shutdown. Underpaid air-traffic controllers are exacerbating personnel shortages at key airports, say aviation officials. Newark inbound planes average over three and a half hours of delays this week. In the fifth week of the closure, many FAA controllers have…
As the federal government shutdown enters its sixth week, airlines expect travel havoc. U.S. transportation officials warn air traffic control personnel delays have slowed aircraft schedules and could affect holiday travel. Federal officials say thousands of planes had been delayed or canceled due to air traffic controller and other critical manpower shortages caused by the…
Sea Girt’s tranquil shoreline has hosted a 30-plus-foot sailboat since late September, drawing locals, municipal officials, and observers. The Florida-to-coast sailboat grounded for unknown reasons. Since its owner is quiet, the stranded vessel affects the community visually and legally. A Florida sailor reportedly sailed north along the Atlantic alone. His three-week diet included bread, peanut…
