2023 Press Releases
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- December
SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE FOR NEW YEAR’S CELEBRATIONS
Two Children 11 Years and Under Ride for Free Through January 2nd; Holiday Promotions: Buy One, Get One Free and Discounts to Philadelphia and Atlantic City
December 28, 2023SERVICE ADVISORY: NJ TRANSIT OFFERS EXTRA SERVICE AND SAVINGS FOR THE HOLIDAYS
Two Children 11 years and under Ride for Free through January 2nd; Holiday Promotions: Buy One, Get One Free and Discounts to Philadelphia and Atlantic City
December 19, 2023NO BULL! NJ TRANSIT TO SELL STUFFED ANIMAL TO SUPPORT RICARDO THE BULL
Stuffed Animal Will Be Available for Purchase on Website, with a Portion of Proceeds Going to His Care at Skylands Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
December 19, 2023NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS DECORATED TRAIN CARS, BUSES AND LIGHT RAIL VEHICLES FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
Special Holiday Fleet Will Run Throughout December on Select Trains, Newark Light Rail and Bus Routes Statewide; Coincides with the Release of a New “How to Ride” Online Resource to Assist New Customers
December 13, 2023ALL ABOARD THE NJ TRANSIT AND RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE “POLAR EXPRESS” TRAIN
River LINE Light Rail Ride Brings the “Polar Express” to Life
December 9, 2023NJ TRANSIT SYSTEMWIDE BEVERAGE BAN IN EFFECT DURING NYC AND HOBOKEN SANTACON
December 7, 2023- November
OH, WHAT FUN IT IS TO RIDE WITH SAVINGS ON NJ TRANSIT!
Great Deals On NJ TRANSIT Travel For The Holiday Season
November 28, 2023NJ TRANSIT PROVIDES EXTRA SERVICE FOR THANKSGIVING TRAVELERS
Customers Can Now Buy Advance Rail Tickets On njtransit.com!
November 20, 2023NJ TRANSIT TO PURCHASE BATTERY ELECTRIC VANS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FOR LOCAL PROVIDERS
Electric Buses Replace Gasoline Vehicles That Have Met Their Useful Life; Programs Provide Services For Seniors and People With Disabilities; NJ TRANSIT to Launch Pilot of On-Demand Micro Transit Shuttle
November 8, 2023NJ TRANSIT SALUTES VETERANS WITH COMPLIMENTARY RIDES
All Active and Retired Military Personnel with ID Invited to Ride the System as Guests on Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11
November 8, 2023NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES PILOT PROGRAM OF NEW TECHNOLOGY TO PROVIDE DIGITAL TRAVEL INFORMATION TO BUS CUSTOMERS
Bus Stops In New Brunswick Will Pilot NaviLens Technology; Provides Bus Customers With Departure Times and Service Info with Enhanced Features for Visually Impaired Customers and Multi-Language Support
November 7, 2023NJ TRANSIT TO CONDUCT MAJOR INFRASTRUCTURE WORK ON NORTH JERSEY COAST LINE THIS WEEKEND
Special Rail Schedule for NJCL Includes Substitute Busing on Saturday, November 4th and Sunday, November 5th; Significant Delays Of Up To 60 Minutes Expected
November 2, 2023- October
NJ TRANSIT ANNOUNCES SPECIAL RAIL SERVICE FOR FAR HILLS RACE MEETING
Customers Strongly Encouraged to Purchase Roundtrip Tickets in Advance
October 12, 2023NJ TRANSIT RECEIVES GRANT FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES AND CHARGING INFRASTRUCTURE
NJ Board of Public Utilities Awards NJ TRANSIT $1.4 Million to Utilize Towards the Electrification of Non-Revenue Fleet Vehicles
October 12, 2023NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES BUS GARAGE MODERNIZATION PROGRAM
Design Work For Electric Bus Infrastructure Continues at Hilton Garage in Maplewood; Two Additional Garages Selected for Current Condition Assessments as Zero-Emission Bus Program Advances
October 11, 2023NJ TRANSIT’S “TAP & RIDE” OFFERS A NEW, CONVENIENT FARE PAYMENT OPTION FOR BUS AND LIGHT RAIL CUSTOMERS
Contactless Payment Cards Will Speed Up Boarding Times By Reducing Cash Transactions
October 11, 2023NJ TRANSIT ROLLS OUT AQUATRACK FOR FALL CLEANUP
Two High-Powered Units Clean Leaves and Residue to Prevent Wheel Slippage on the Rails
October 10, 2023- September
NJ TRANSIT TO IMPLEMENT EMERGENCY STABILIZATION BUS SERVICE FOR A&C AND O.N.E CUSTOMERS
Emergency Plan Maintains Route Patterns and Span of Service for A&C and Coach USA O.N.E. Customers
September 29, 2023“FALL INTO SAVINGS” WITH NJ TRANSIT
Explore all the Season has to Offer with Great Deals and Discounts – This Promotion “Leaves” the Driving to NJ TRANSIT!
September 29, 2023NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF RAIL SERVICE WITH HERITAGE TRAIN DISPLAY
Public Invited to View Iconic Locomotives in Color Schemes of Predecessor Railroads
September 26, 2023NJ TRANSIT’S WALTER RAND TRANSPORTATION CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CONTINUES TO ADVANCE
Board of Directors Authorizes the Initiation of Project’s Second Phase To Further the Design
September 18, 2023NJ TRANSIT UNVEILS TRANSIT ART PROJECT AT THE WALTER RAND TRANSPORTATION CENTER AND LIGHT RAIL STATION
NJ TRANSIT and New Jersey State Council on the Arts Partner to Connect Commuters with the City of Camden and Camden County Artists
September 15, 2023NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES RAIL OPERATIONS’ 40TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Current or Recently-Retired Employees Who Have Been With NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations Since Its Start In 1983 or Earlier Recognized at Board of Directors Meeting
September 14, 2023NJ TRANSIT CONTINUES ITS SCHOOL SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS
“Special SEAT”, “Protecting Our Pedestrians” and “Safety Rules!” Are Programs Designed for Students Kindergarten Through 12th Grade
September 8, 2023GOVERNOR MURPHY ANNOUNCES FHWA APPROVAL OF $425 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL FEDERAL FISCAL YEAR FUNDING FOR NJDOT AND NJ TRANSIT PROJECTS
Highlights $7.9 Million Long Branch Station Pedestrian Tunnel Project Alongside Federal, State, and Local Officials
September 6, 2023NJ TRANSIT READY TO KICK OFF THE NFL REGULAR SEASON AT METLIFE STADIUM
Regular Season Rail Service Begins Sunday, September 10
September 5, 2023- August
NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES LABOR DAY WITH ‘EARLY GETAWAY’ SERVICE
Kids Ride Free All Weekend with Family SuperSaver Fare & Last Call for Summer Vibes Discounted Travel
August 31, 2023NJ TRANSIT NAMED BY FORBES AS ONE OF NEW JERSEY’S BEST EMPLOYERS FOR THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR
Agency Ranks First in the State in the “Transportation and Logistics” Category
August 22, 2023NJ TRANSIT RAIL OPERATIONS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SERVICE WITH HISTORIC RAIL EXCURSION AND DISPLAY
NJ TRANSIT Partners With United Railroad Historical Society of NJ to Operate Special Excursion Train September 30th; NJ TRANSIT’s heritage Rail Display In Hoboken October 1st
August 21, 2023IT’S BACK TO SCHOOL WITH A PROMOTIONAL DISCOUNT FOR STUDENTS WHO RIDE TO CAMPUS ON NJ TRANSIT
“Buy 3 Months, Get One 1 Month Free” Promotion Headlines Variety of Plans Offered with Participating New Jersey Colleges and Universities
August 17, 2023NJ TRANSIT AWARDED HIGHEST HONOR FROM THE AMERICAN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION ASSOCIATION AMONG NORTH AMERICA’S LARGEST TRANSIT SYSTEMS
NJ TRANSIT Receives APTA’s 2023 Outstanding Public Transportation System Award
August 14, 2023NJ TRANSIT WELCOMES VISITORS TO ATLANTIC CITY AIRSHOW WITH GREAT TRAVEL DISCOUNTS AND ADDITIONAL RAIL SERVICE
Customers Traveling to the Atlantic City Airshow Can Save 50% Off Rail Tickets To/From Atlantic City Using the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App
August 3, 2023- July
NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO METLIFE STADIUM CONCERTS AND PRE-SEASON PRO FOOTBALL IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line Service to Jets and Giants Pre-Season Games Resumes in August
July 26, 2023NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES IMPROVEMENTS AT BLOOMFIELD STATION
Enhancements Include High Level Accessible Platforms; Improved Canopy Structures and Other Features to Enhance Customer Experience and Improve Accessibility
July 19, 2023NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES SECAUCUS TO MEADOWLANDS TRANSITWAY PROJECT TO INCREASE CAPACITY TO MEADOWLANDS COMPLEX
Phase 2 Begins Final Engineering On Plan To Provide Optimal Peak Capacity Utilizing Mostly Existing Infrastructure and Roadways
July 19, 2023NJ TRANSIT ADOPTS FISCAL YEAR 2024 OPERATING AND LOCAL PROGRAMS BUDGET, SECURES AUTHORIZATION FOR CAPITAL FUNDING
Budget Continues Governor Murphy’s Commitment to Keep Fares Stable While Advancing Critical Infrastructure Projects and Customer Experience Improvements
July 19, 2023NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH MASTERCARD® AND NYC TOURISM FOR THE RETURN OF NYC RESTAURANT WEEK®
Mastercard Cardholders Can Receive up to $30 in Mastercard Credits on NJ TRANSIT Travel to NYC Restaurant Week July 24 through August 20
July 18, 2023NJ TRANSIT SIGNS LEASE FOR NEW HEADQUARTERS
Lease Solidifies NJ TRANSIT’s Commitment to Newark for Next 25 Years; Provides Modern, State-of-the Art Facilities to Operate The Nation’s Largest Statewide Transit System
July 18, 2023NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE DEPARTMENT TO ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FOR NEW OFFICERS
Applications for October’s Police Exam Open July 17th at 9 A.M.; First 2,000 Applicants Will Be Considered
July 13, 2023- June
HBLR SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS PLANNED FOR THE 4TH OF JULY
Hudson-Bergen Light Rail Routes Will Terminate Prior to Exchange Place For the Jersey City Fireworks and Festivities
June 30, 2023NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO JULY METLIFE STADIUM CONCERTS AND SOCCER
Concerts Include Twice and Two Beyonce Shows Along With International Soccer Match
June 29, 2023NJ TRANSIT OFFERS ‘EARLY GETAWAY’ SERVICE FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND
NJ TRANSIT celebrates summer with special service beginning June 30th for the July 4th holiday and great deals all season long
June 28, 2023NJ TRANSIT CONDUCTS THIRD PUBLIC FORUM ON ACCESSIBILITY
Forum Highlights the Agency’s Innovative Programs for Customers with Disabilities and Engages the Public for Feedback
June 27, 2023NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES CUSTOMER AWARENESS CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE KINDNESS
“RIDE KIND” Initiative Encourages a Culture of Civility and Respect Throughout NJ TRANSIT’s System
June 27, 2023NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT BERGEN TUNNELS IN JERSEY CITY
June 21, 2023NJ TRANSIT SETTLES WITH NATIONAL LOCOMOTIVE ENGINEERS UNION OVER LAST YEAR’S UNLAWFUL JUNETEENTH JOB ACTION
National BLET Union To Pay $50,000 in Settlement; National President Affirms That It “Does Not Condone Unlawful Strikes, Slowdowns or Other Such Job Actions by its Affiliates”
June 15, 2023NJ TRANSIT TO CONDUCT FOURTH PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WEBINAR ON DRAFT SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
June 20th Virtual Meeting to Gather Additional Public Input on Draft Sustainability Plan
June 15, 2023NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES CUSTOMER EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGN TO “KNOW YOUR ABCs” (ALTERNATES, BACKUPS AND CONTINGENCIES)
“Know Your ABCs” Initiative Encourages Customers to be Familiar with Alternate Routes in Case of Disruption
June 14, 2023NJ TRANSIT’S “SUMMER VIBES” IN FULL SWING!
Summer Service Enhancements Include Additional Weekend Shuttle Trains on the Jersey Shore and Seasonal Bus Service from Philadelphia to Wildwood and Cape May; Great Deals and Discounts Continue.
June 13, 2023NJ TRANSIT REMINDS CUSTOMERS: “DON’T BE HASTY, OBSERVE SAFETY” DURING NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH
Educational Campaign Expands On Year-Round Commitment To Safety
June 2, 2023NJ TRANSIT OPENS PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON DRAFT OF FIRST EVER SUSTAINABILITY PLAN
Public Comment Period Will Be Open from June 1 through July 7
June 1, 2023- May
NJ TRANSIT BEGINS WEBSITE TICKETING PILOT PROGRAM FOR ATLANTIC CITY RAIL LINE
New Functionality Allows Customers to Purchase Atlantic City Rail Line (ACRL) Tickets on njtransit.com
May 31, 2023NJ TRANSIT SEEKS LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PARTNERS TO ENHANCE ACCESS LINK SERVICE
Eligible Organizations Can Learn More At Upcoming Hybrid Informational Session On June 8
May 25, 2023NJ TRANSIT SALUTES MILITARY WITH COMPLIMENTARY RIDES DURING NYC FLEET WEEK
NJ TRANSIT Thanks Military With Free Transportation May 24 Through May 30
May 24, 2023WARM WEATHER MEANS HOT SAVINGS THIS SUMMER WITH NJ TRANSIT PROMOTIONS
Discount Packages Include “North To Shore”- New Jersey’s First-Ever Statewide Arts Festival
May 23, 2023NJ TRANSIT OFFERS SPECIAL SAVINGS TO SIX FLAGS!
Customers Can Save Up to $50 with a Package that Includes Round-Trip Bus Transportation and Discounted Admission to Six Flags Great Adventure or Hurricane Harbor. Now Available Through the NJ TRANSIT Mobile App.
May 19, 2023NEW JERSEY TRANSIT POLICE TO CONDUCT EMERGENCY RESPONSE DRILL AT FLORENCE STATION ON RIVER LINE LIGHT RAIL
May 17, 2023REGISTRATION OPENS FOR FIRST COURSES AT UITP’S NORTH AMERICAN REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER HOSTED BY NJ TRANSIT AND RUTGERS CAIT
Innovative Public Transportation Training Kicks Off With First Of Four Courses Scheduled For July 10-12
May 15, 2023NJ TRANSIT PARTNERS WITH RIDESHARE COMPANIES TO EXPAND OPTIONS FOR ACCESS LINK CUSTOMERS
NJ TRANSIT, Uber and Lyft Introduce a Pilot Program to Supplement Access Link Services to Enhance Service Reliability, Performance and Efficiency
May 10, 2023RAIL SERVICE TO MONMOUTH PARK KICKS OFF MAY 13th
Save up to $6.50 With A Monmouth Park Package On Live Racing Days Through September 10th
May 9, 2023NJ TRANSIT OFFERS RAIL SERVICE TO UPCOMING METLIFE STADIUM CONCERTS: TAYLOR SWIFT, ED SHEERAN, MORGAN WALLEN
BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line Service Will Operate For Concerts by Morgan Wallen on May 19-20, Taylor Swift on May 26-28, and Ed Sheeran June 10-11
May 8, 2023- April
NJ TRANSIT WINS APTA’S 2023 GOLD AWARD FOR BUS SECURITY
NJ TRANSIT Recognized by the American Public Transportation Association For Its Bus Operator De-Escalation Training
April 26, 2023NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES “TAKE YOUR CHILDREN TO WORK DAY” WITH A FAMILY DEAL
On April 27, Up To Two Children Under 18 Ride Free With A Fare-Paying Adult
April 24, 2023NJ TRANSIT CELEBRATES EARTH DAY 2023
NJ TRANSIT Continues to Advance the Tenets of Earth Day; Offers New Customers a Free Round-Trip; Introduces Bicycle, Scooter and Pedestrian Access Survey
April 17, 2023NJ TRANSIT RECOGNIZES AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH
Neurodiverse Children Record Station Announcements and NJ TRANSIT Expands Partnership With Magnusmode with Launch of Rail Travel Aid
April 5, 2023NJ TRANSIT TO IMPLEMENT EMERGENCY BUS SERVICE TO PROVIDE ALTERNATIVES FOR DECAMP CUSTOMERS
Rescue Plan Mitigates Impacts for Overwhelming Majority of Weekday DeCamp Customers Through Extended Bus Routes, Augmenting Existing NJ TRANSIT Bus, Rail and Light Rail Service and Local Municipal Shuttles
April 4, 2023NJ TRANSIT KICKS OFF SPRING WITH “TAKE A SPRING BREAK & BRING A FRIEND ON US” PROMOTION
“Buy One, Get One” Offer Now Through April 23rd Allows One Guest Per Customer to Travel Free
April 3, 2023- March
JUDGE GRANTS NJ TRANSIT’S REQUEST FOR ONE-YEAR SUSPENSION OF LEWD CUSTOMER
Individual Charged With Seven Separate Lewd Acts Directed Towards Female Bus Operators Suspended for One Year
March 24, 2023NJ TRANSIT ADVANCES IMPROVEMENTS AT MAHWAH STATION
Invitation for Bid Released for Critical State of Good Repair Work at Mahwah Township Train Station
March 23, 2023NJ TRANSIT, RUTGERS CAIT AND THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC TRANSPORT (UITP) PARTNER TO ESTABLISH FIRST REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER IN NORTH AMERICA
Regional Training Center will be the First UITP Training Center in North America Led By NJ TRANSIT at Rutgers Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation (CAIT)
March 16, 2023SAY THANKS TO YOUR NJ TRANSIT OPERATOR FOR “TRANSIT OPERATOR APPRECIATION DAY”
Customers Can Thank Their Favorite NJ TRANSIT Bus, Light Rail and Access Link Operator or Train Crew Member and Receive a Thanks Back from NJ TRANSIT
March 15, 2023NJ TRANSIT INTRODUCES NEW CASH PAYMENT OPTION WITHIN ITS MOBILE APP
“Cash in App” Feature Allows Customers to Use Cash at Participating Retailers to Load Value for Purchasing NJ TRANSIT Mobile Tickets
March 7, 2023NJ TRANSIT, THE WAY TO GO GREEN FOR ST. PATRICK’S CELEBRATIONS
Wear Green and Be Green with NJ TRANSIT: the Easy, Safe and Sustainable Way to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day
March 2, 2023NJ TRANSIT TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ON BUS SERVICE SCHEDULING CHANGES
In-Person Meetings Will Inform the Public and Gather Feedback on Permanent Service Changes to Multiple Bus Routes
March 1, 2023- February
NJ TRANSIT “SWEETHEART DEAL” PROMOTION TO TAKE PLACE DURING WEEK OF VALENTINE’S DAY AND THROUGH PRESIDENTS’ DAY
“Buy One, Get One” Offer Runs February 13th-20th Allowing One Guest of Customers to Travel Free
February 13, 2023NEWARK PENN STATION TO GET AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM UPGRADES
Modernization of New Jersey’s Iconic Transit Hub Continues with Project to Replace Major Components of Air Conditioning System to Provide a Cleaner and More Comfortable Customer Experience
February 8, 2023- January
NJ TRANSIT TO HOST INAUGURAL VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR
February 15th is “The BIG Career Event”, NJ TRANSIT’s First-Ever Virtual Companywide Career Fair to Connect with Job Seekers
January 31, 2023NJ TRANSIT TO HOST PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS ON WALTER RAND TRANSPORTATION CENTER IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Virtual and In-Person Meetings Will Inform The Public and Gather Feedback On Major Improvements To Walter Rand Transportation Center
January 26, 2023NJ TRANSIT STUDENT DISCOUNT PROGRAM EXPANDS TO INCLUDE PART-TIME STUDENTS
Starting in February, the Popular “Buy 3 Months, Get 1 Month Free” Student Pass Promotion Welcomes Full-Time and Eligible Part-Time Students Back for Spring 2023 Semester
January 17, 2023NJ TRANSIT RAIL OPERATIONS CELEBRATES 40 YEARS OF SERVICE
NJ TRANSIT Rail Operations Commemorates Four Decades of History With Numerous Events Throughout the Year
January 11, 2023