Transportation
Mediation ends for NJ Transit and train engineers, clearing path to strike in months
Locomotive engineers union could strike as soon as July 25, but a job action will likely be delayed for several more months.
Renewed suspensions, delays, and finger-pointing cap rocky week for transit
Train service into New York City was suspended for the third time this week Friday amid mounting heat and persistent technical problems.
Local activists, mayors urge passage of new business tax to fund NJ Transit
Business groups oppose the new tax, saying it would make the state less competitive in attracting and retaining employers.
Road to ‘huh?’ is paved with highway humor
Millions of drivers will find more puns, silly turns of phrase, or cultural references on highway signs, but federal safety officials aren’t amused.
New York governor puts congestion pricing on hold
Drivers entering Manhattan south of 60th Street would have been forced to pay a $15 toll under the plan, which was set to take effect June 30.
NJ Transit will issue refunds for some tickets bought before June 1
A new policy starting July 1 will put a 30-day expiration date on all tickets, a move that angered riders who buy bus and train tickets in advance.
Congress to add flights at Washington National, require new air refund rule in FAA deal
Key members of Congress agreed on a $105 billion bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for five years.
Critic of New York’s congestion pricing plan dismisses vague funding promise as ‘crumbs’
The MTA chief's promise that New Jersey would get "its share" of $1B in new congestion pricing tolls is "throwing crumbs," critic says.
NJ Transit CEO says fare hikes will keep agency from ‘death spiral’
Kevin Corbett told Senate lawmakers a 15% fare hike approved Wednesday averts service cuts that could depress ridership, forcing more cuts.
NJ Transit board approves double-digit fare hikes
The fare hike plan was proposed to close a $119 million budget gap NJ Transit faces for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
New Jersey’s challenge to New York’s congestion pricing plan now awaits ruling
N.J. pols say commuters can't afford N.Y.'s congestion pricing plan and they'll dodge the impacted zone, increasing traffic and pollution here.
New York panel approves congestion tolls, but court battles continue
The New York Metropolitan Transportation Authority approved steep new tolls on drivers entering Manhattan, but the policy's future is in flux.