NJ TRANSIT TO ADJUST SCHEDULES FOR JULY 4

Early Getaway Service Planned for July 3 - Weekend Family Supersaver Benefits Extended

NEWARK, NJ, June 27, 2002 -- NJ TRANSIT and the New Jersey Commerce and Economic Growth Commission are sponsoring the 2002 Hispanic Heritage Photography Contest in an effort to honor Hispanic Heritage Month. The theme of this year's observance is "VISIONES" -- Perspectives in Hispanic Culture. The contest encourages education and research of Hispanic culture, countries and history, and provides an opportunity for youths to creatively express their findings.

NJ TRANSIT is inviting youths throughout New Jersey, ages 8-13, to submit an original photograph, from their point of view, depicting an individual, place or event that represents an important part of Hispanic culture -- customs, people, food, music, art, dance, history, lifestyle.

Completed entries must be submitted to NJ TRANSIT and postmarked by Wednesday, July 31. Mail entries to NJ TRANSIT Corporation, One Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ 07105-2246. Attn: Jocelyn Colclough. To receive a copy of the rules, or for more information, contact Jocelyn Colclough at 973-491-8275, or visit NJ TRANSIT's website at www.njtransit.com.

The winners will receive prizes in levels of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Honorable Mention based on age category. An award ceremony, hosted by NJ TRANSIT, will be held to issue prizes, which include digital and 35mm cameras, donated by New Jersey corporations.

NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system, providing bus, rail and light rail services for 380,600 daily commuters on 238 bus routes, two light rail lines and 12 commuter rail lines. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 163 rail stations,

NEWARK, NJ, June 27, 2002 -- NJ TRANSIT will adjust its bus, rail and light rail schedules Thursday, July 4, as the nation celebrates Independence Day. Additionally, NJ TRANSIT will provide early getaway service for many of its rail and bus customers on July 3 -- and extend its Family Supersaver Program to include Friday, July 5.

Following are the schedule changes and customer conveniences to be implemented by NJ TRANSIT between July 3 and July 8:

Wednesday, July 3

Rail

• An early getaway train -- Northeast Corridor Train No. 8847 -- will depart Penn Station New York at 1:54 p.m., making stations stops at Newark, Metropark and all stations south of Metropark, arriving in Trenton at 3:09 p.m.
• An early getaway train -- North Jersey Coast Line Train No. 8301 -- will depart Newark Penn Station at 3:45 p.m., operate express to Woodbridge, and make all station stops to Bay Head, arriving there at 5:40 p.m.

Bus

• Additional bus service will operate from the Port Authority Bus Terminal as necessary on the afternoon of July 3.

Weekend Family Supersaver

The Weekend Family Supersaver Program begins Wednesday, July 3 at 7 p.m. and will continue through 6 a.m. Monday, July 8. The program allows two children 11 and under to travel free with each fare-paying adult. Senior citizen and round-trip excursion tickets will be valid without restriction throughout the period

Thursday, July 4

• NJ TRANSIT trains will operate on a Sunday schedule.
• Most NJ TRANSIT buses will op 27 light rail stations and more than 17,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.

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  erate on a Sunday schedule. However, some northern and central New Jersey bus routes that operate to malls and major shopping areas will follow Saturday schedules. Bus customers should check the holiday service box on their timetables for exact Independence Day service information.

• The Newark City Subway will operate on a Sunday schedule, including service to the recently opened Silver Lake Station in Belleville and Grove Street Station in Bloomfield.
• Hudson-Bergen Light Rail will follow a special schedule, with enhanced service operating between 10 a.m. July 4 and 1 a.m. July 5.
• Weekend Family Supersaver Program continues all day.

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