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…
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…
