TSA Urges Travelers to Rethink Holiday Outfits Before Airport Security

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,…

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New Jersey Turnpike Bridge Plan Faces Fresh Calls for Review After State Scales Back Expansion

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…

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New Jersey MVC Mobile Unit to Bring Real ID Services to Freehold Township in January

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…

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New Toll and Fare Increases Approved for Port Authority Bridges, Tunnels, and Transit

After the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved a long-term financial plan with higher tolls and taxes, New Jersey and New York vehicles and commuters will pay more to use major bridges, tunnels, and transit systems Port Authority commissioners massively adopted a $10 billion operational budget and a $45 billion 10-year capital…

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Airport Ride Share Costs Set to Rise as Drivers Push Back Against Port Authority Plan

New Jersey and metro ride sharing drivers oppose a proposal to substantially increase airport pick-up and drop-off fees, saying it could hurt drivers’ lives and passengers’ wallets. Uber, Lyft, and other app-based drivers are concerned about the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s long-term capital investment strategy months before a critical board decision….

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New Jersey Advances Plan to Secure Highways From Hidden Mine Hazards After I-80 Closures

Jersey lawmakers are taking additional precautions to prevent abandoned underground mines from affecting highways after sinkholes triggered repeated Interstate 80 closures this year. State officials are under pressure to maintain outdated infrastructure and avert costly and disruptive disasters that harmed thousands of drivers and nearby towns. The New Jersey Department of Transportation must find and…

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Hochul Taps Kathryn Garcia to Lead the Port Authority, Marking a New Era for Regional Infrastructure

Kathy Hochul named State Operations Director Kathryn Garcia Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive director, a major change. Next month, Rick Cotton leaves after nearly nine years. Garcia takes over. Garcia’s nomination highlights regional infrastructure. She has worked on transportation projects like the Gateway Tunnel and the planned Interborough Express light-rail line…

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NJ Transit Receives $50,000 Boost for Anti-Human Trafficking Efforts Ahead of 2026 World Cup

USDOT gave NJ Transit $50,000 for a 2026 FIFA World Cup human trafficking awareness campaign. The declaration advised against human trafficking during international events like the USDOT FIFA 2026 World Cup Summit in Washington D.C. World Cups draw sports fans and smugglers, says US Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy commended NJ Transit for informing and…

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