NJ Transit officials have laid out a contingency plan in the event of a locomotive engineer strike. The strike could happen as early as May 16. According to NJ Transit, if it happens, PATH, Amtrak, ferries, buses and Light Rail would continue to run.
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The U.S. Coast Guard said it found there would be no significant environmental impacts from the $6.2 billion first phase of a controversial Newark Bay Bridge replacement and widening project proposed by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
NEWARK, NJ — There’s a plan in the works to fix the chronic delays and cancellations that have been plaguing Newark Airport in New Jersey, federal officials say.
As major frustrations for travelers continue at Newark Liberty International Airport with hundreds of delays and cancellations last week and the past few days, Gov. Phil Murphy sent a letter to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy asking for technology and facility upgrades.
Transportation Security Administration officials said those flying without the Real ID identification documents that will be required starting May 7 will be allowed to fly after undergoing additional screening.
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Finger-pointing between NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen continues as the clock ticks down to a possible strike in less than two weeks.
UNION COUNTY, NJ — Two commissioners will not be returning to the Union County Board of Commissioners next year. Bette Jane Kowalski will be retiring this December after having served on the board for just over 21 years. Sergio Granados is not seeking re-election to the board because he is running for State Assembly in the 20th Legislative District.
Sunday marked the seventh consecutive day of challenges at Newark Liberty International Airport brought on by an air traffic controller shortage and technology issues.
NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri faced the Assembly Budget Committee on Monday with literally one foot out the door, as he headed for contract negotiations to avert a rail strike by his locomotive engineers.
Shuttles will pick riders up from NJ Transit stations in Morris Township, Madison, and Chatham.The New York Waterway has new shuttles to ferry services to help those in Morris County get to Manhattan. The service begins this morning and will run Monday through Friday. A combined ticket will cost riders around $30.