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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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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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A Look at What the Future Holds for Freight Transportation
A sky full of drones swooping down to deliver packages, automated robots crowding sidewalks with pizza and grocery deliveries, autonomous trucks and rail cars shipping freight around the country. It...
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UpNext North Jersey Seeks Young Adult Members
Did you know the NJTPA has an advisory group consisting of young adults? It's called UpNext North Jersey and we're seeking members between the ages of 21 and 30 who live...
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Activating Public Spaces During the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The FIFA World Cup will be played next summer in 16 cities across North America, culminating with the final at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford. But opportunities for bringing people...
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Regional Trail Network Initiative Aims to Identify Priorities
The North Jersey Trail Network Initiative, a partnership between the New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition and the Rails to Trails Conservancy, would enlist stakeholders across the region to identify,...
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Next fiscal year to include new pilot programs, long-range plan update
The NJTPA Board of Trustees approved a work program for the next fiscal year, which includes updating the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), and launching three new pilot programs. The...
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Morris Canal Greenway Projects Approaching Major Milestones
Work to create a continuous greenway along the former Morris Canal continues, with individual projects approaching major milestones. Joe Macasek and Tim Roth of the Canal Society of New Jersey...
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Wharton Celebrates Restoration of Historic Morris Canal Lock and Lock Tenders House
The Borough of Wharton celebrated the completion of a 16-year-long project to restore Lock 2 East, an integral part of the former Morris Canal, and the adjacent Lock Tenders House,...
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