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Work Continues Along Morris Canal Greenway
Ten active projects along the Morris Canal Greenway are in various stages of design and review, with plans proposed for a pedestrian bridge and public art at a segment in...
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Identifying Opportunities for Missing Middle Housing
As communities across New Jersey grapple with housing affordability challenges, “missing middle housing” is emerging as a promising solution that can fit seamlessly into a wide range of neighborhoods, from...
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World Cup Expected to Cause Traffic Congestion
The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off at MetLife (NYNJ Stadium) in East Rutherford on June 13 and concludes with the final on July 19. Millions of visitors are expected...
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NJDOT, NYC DOT Issue Freight Transportation Guidance for World Cup Events at MetLife
With the FIFA World Cup kicking off this summer, the excitement will bring not only international attention but also a significant uptick in travel across the region. As major events...
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Transportation Clean Air Measures (TCAM) Program Accepting Applications
A shared use path connecting two towns in Morris County, an electric shuttle pilot program, and traffic signal optimization in Hudson County. Those are some of the projects funded in...
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Convention Center Facility Pitched for Meadowlands
The missed opportunities surrounding the 2014 Super Bowl left Meadowlands-area officials determined not to let history repeat itself, prompting efforts to assess the feasibility of a convention center and bring...
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Port of New York & New Jersey Volumes Continue to Grow
Seasonality seems to be a thing of the past when it comes to container volumes at the Port of New York & New Jersey, where growth continues even after leveling...
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North Jersey Trails Network Initiative Identifies Opportunity Corridors
The North Jersey Trails Network Initiative has identified nine “opportunity corridors” that could open access and make connections across a six-county region. Tiffany R. Robinson of the New Jersey Bike...
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NJTPA Launches New Guidebook, Resilience Hubs – A Community Roadmap
It seems like we are finally entering into spring after a winter of freezing temperatures, strong winds, and snowfall. Were you thinking about how to weather whatever storm or extreme temperature day comes next? Are you interested in exploring how...
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Board Adopts FY 2027 Annual Work Plan
The NJTPA Board of Trustees approved a work program for the next fiscal year, which includes two new subregional studies, an e-commerce delivery mitigation project, and continued support of planning...
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