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Meadowlands Chamber President and CEO Jim Kirkos at podium speaking to NJTPA Board of Trustees.

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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Potential Funding Available for Complete and Green Streets, Resilience Planning

Three state and nonprofit funding opportunities are available to New Jersey communities interested in creating Complete and Green Streets and/or planning for resilience: the AARP Community Challenge and Resilient NJ....

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Kick Off Placemaking in Your Community with the NJTPA’s New Streets to Stadiums Guidebook!

Download the Guide From Streets to Stadiums Watch the Webinar Recording As excitement builds for the world's largest international soccer tournament, communities across our region are presented with a unique opportunity to...

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Industrial Real Estate Returning to Normal as 3PLs Dominate

New supply of industrial space has leveled off, helping to stabilize rents, as third-party logistics (3PL) firms continue to absorb more of the market. Thomas Tucci, Vice Chairman, Certified Supply...

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Transportation Efforts in Hudson County Aim to Keep Up with Population Growth

Jersey City has been among the fastest-growing cities not only in New Jersey but the nation over the past decade with population growth rivaling Austin, Texas, and outpacing Atlanta, Georgia;...

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EV Registration Slows Overall but Higher Growth in Some Areas

Electric Vehicle (EV) registration may have slowed overall in the last six months of 2025, but areas of the region where adoption has historically been slower saw higher growth during...

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