NJ TRANSIT LAUNCHES INTERACTIVE MAP SHOWCASING NEW JERSEY HISTORIC SITES ACCESSIBLE BY MASS TRANSIT
Journeys” Map Makes it Easy & Fun To Explore The Garden State!
August 26, 2025
UNION, NJ — Whether you’re a history enthusiast planning a day trip or a student learning on the go, NJ TRANSIT’s Jersey Journeys campaign is your ticket to celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary by exploring key New Jersey historic sites that helped shape the nation.
The campaign launched today at an event at Liberty Hall on Kean University’s campus. “Jersey Journeys: Every Stop Tells a Story” includes an interactive map showcasing more than 150 historic sites and landmarks across the Garden State, easily accessible by NJ TRANSIT bus, rail, or light rail. From Revolutionary War battlefields and colonial homes to cultural museums and monuments, the Jersey Journeys map makes it easy to explore New Jersey’s contributions to American history.
“I’m honored to support the ‘Jersey Journeys: Every Stop Tells a Story’ initiative – an innovative way for New Jerseyans and visitors alike to explore our rich heritage and better understand the role this state has played in shaping the nation,” said New Jersey Senator Joseph Cryan (LD-20). “By raising awareness that historic sites are accessible via public transit, NJ TRANSIT is opening doors to discovery, strengthening civic pride and advancing education right in our own backyard.”
“This is a dynamic way of highlighting the rich history New Jersey has played in shaping our nation,” said New Jersey Senator and Chair of Senate Transportation Committee Patrick Diegnan (LD-18). “People from all over the world will be able to experience iconic landmarks easily within reach of the NJ TRANSIT system.”
“This campaign highlights how rich a history New Jersey has that is only one rail, bus or light rail trip away,” said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. “We’re proud to celebrate America’s upcoming 250th birthday by offering customers a way to experience New Jersey’s heritage through public transportation.”
“The Jersey Journeys campaign is a fantastic opportunity to explore some of the oldest and most significant historical landmarks in our nation, right here in New Jersey,” said Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D. “Kean is proud to be part of an initiative that connects communities to their past and also inspires future generations to learn, explore and dream big.”
The interactive map allows users to easily find and explore historic sites scattered across the state of New Jersey, including monuments, battlefields, architecture, and other historic locations. The map provides route details on the fastest way to access these sites. www.njtransit.com/journeys.
The project supports the state’s broader efforts to honor America’s 250th anniversary while promoting local tourism, education, and civic pride.
Jersey Journeys adds to NJ TRANSIT’s growing set of resources to help residents and visitors alike take advantage of public transportation to enjoy everything New Jersey has to offer. NJ TRANSIT’s “Transit to Trails” (www.njtransit.com/trails) provides similar travel planning information for over 40 parks in 21 New Jersey counties, while “Pizza & Pints” (www.njtransit.com/pizza) lets people plan trips to over 165 world-class pizzerias, breweries, wineries, and distilleries in the state.
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NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 165 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.