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 State officials are under pressure to maintain outdated infrastructure and avert costly and disruptive disasters that harmed thousands of drivers and nearby towns.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…
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…
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…
Starting Monday am, NJ Transit will start running buses in Bayonne for real. After the Broadway Bus Company ceases running on Sunday, they will take over. The new No. 12 route will keep people living on Broadway linked without any pauses. The new route will cover practically all of Broadway. This will help riders find…
New Jersey drivers may wait years for driverless cars. New Jersey Senate and Assembly legislation could delay self-driving taxis for five years. The Transportation Committee supported the measure, which the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee will evaluate. The proposed law would require autonomous vehicles to complete a five-year pilot program, including three years of on-road…
In January 2026, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton will depart, closing a transformative era for the nation’s most essential transportation body. Cotton managed the bi-state agency in 2017 amid deep skepticism after Bridgegate. He is recognized with establishing stability, openness, and forward-thinking leadership. Cotton took over the agency…
As millions of Americans prepare to fly for the largest Thanksgiving travel season ever, the U.S. Department of Transportation warns that the air traffic control system needs billions more cash to meet demand and reduce delays. At Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said airports are staffed and ready despite record travel….
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…
