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Trucking Industry Faces Shortage of Drivers, Parking, Experts Tell NJTPA Committee

Fuel prices and shortages of drivers and parking are among the trucking industry’s biggest challenges as it returns to some semblance of normalcy after three years of pandemic-related upheaval. That...

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NJTPA Chair Urges Support for Local Efforts to Secure Federal Funds in Testimony

While New Jersey is benefiting greatly from the increased funding under federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), more must be done to help counties and municipalities compete for available...

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Middlesex County Tackles Vision Zero

Middlesex County in July became the first county in New Jersey to formally adopt a Vision Zero goal, seeking to completely eliminate fatalities and serious injuries on its roads. The...

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NJTPA Recruits New Public Outreach Liaisons

Six additional community members, from a variety of interesting backgrounds, have been recruited to participate in the second year of the NJTPA’s innovative pilot Outreach Liaison Program.  Two previous participants...

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Regional Transportation Advisory Committee Elects New Leadership

David Antonio, Essex County’s Director of Planning, and Andras Holzmann, Supervising Planner for Passaic County’s Department of Planning, were elected to two-year terms as chair and vice chair of the...

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NJTPA Returning to In-Person Board Meetings in March

The NJTPA’s Board of Trustees is transitioning back to in-person meetings, beginning with the March 2023 meeting.“In-person meetings provide more opportunities for Board members and staff to collaborate and share...

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Using Microtransit to Fill Gaps in Transportation Networks 

Jersey City is one of several municipalities across the country to launch an on-demand transportation service to address gaps and connect to a vast public transit network that includes NJ...

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Industrial Real Estate Market Remains Hot

The industrial real estate market in North Jersey remains incredibly strong, with demand for new space outstripping supply and companies facing challenges with fleet management and premium lease rates for...

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Happy Holidays—2023 NJTPA Meetings Calendar

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Panel Addresses Last-Mile Access For Freight Facilities

There are many good jobs in the freight sector but attracting workers to them can be difficult as freight facilities often are not easily accessible via public transportation. The Metropolitan...

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