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Chris Feinthel, assistant commissioner, NJDOT, speaks to NJTPA Board of Trustees about preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026.

DOT, NJ TRANSIT Prepare for World Cup

How do you move 80,000 people? Run buses every 30 seconds. That’s the plan for this summer’s FIFA 2026 World Cup at MetLife Stadium. Up to three million people will...

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

As excitement builds for the world's largest international soccer tournament, communities across our region are presented with a unique opportunity to shine on the global stage. With New Jersey hosting eight FIFA...

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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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Man prepares to charge Tesla at electric vehicle charging port in Flemington

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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Four Municipalities to Improve Safety, Access and Mobility Through Complete Streets Program

The NJTPA has selected four municipalities to participate in the Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program, an initiative designed to improve safety and accessibility for all travelers. Fort Lee, Leonia and...

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Welcome to the New NJTPA Website

The NJTPA's newly redesigned website is here, offering a simpler and more accessible way for residents, partners, and communities to connect with information that impacts how we get around every...

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NJTPA Board Funds Four Studies to Explore Improving County Roads, Bridges, Infrastructure 

The NJTPA Board of Trustees approved $4 million in grants to support four county-led studies that will explore options to improve bridges, roadway safety, and other transportation infrastructure. “These studies...

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Technical Assistance Can Help Local Governments Deliver Projects

“Why do so many communities struggle to move from safety plans to built projects? Are we failing at safety or are we asking local governments to simply do the impossible?”...

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NJDOT Announces $29.3 Million in Transportation Alternatives Projects

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), in partnership with the NJTPA, today announced $29.3 million in federal funding for 29 local projects through the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program. The program...

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Man plugs in car at electric vehicle charging station in Bridgewater, Somerset County.

More Than 5 Percent of Vehicles in Somerset and Bergen Now EVs

Electric vehicle (EV) registrations in New Jersey continued to grow in the first half of this year, on par with the same period in 2024 but short of the state’s...

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