As part of the Phase One $9.2 million contract award to Parsons Transportation Group, they will utilize a team consisting of the world renowned Grimshaw Architects alongside a strong transit-focused consultant firm, Steer Group, to lead the Newark Penn Station Master Planning and Design portion.
The Bureau issued a NOFO to solicit applications for grants to designate Accelerators that will serve defined geographic areas, provide technical resources, and fund planning and development activities to expedite project delivery.
Greg Slater will begin work on February 1, 2022.
The new policy will go into effect on February 1, and is being implemented to promote the health, wellness, and safety of Port Authority's workforce and to protect members of the riding public with whom they interact daily.
The new fleet is being introduced gradually into the system after testing is completed, with the first three vehicles entering revenue service this week.
In 2021, MPD reported a 17% reduction in Part 1 crimes compared to 2020, specifically a 32% reduction in robberies, and 20% reduction in aggravated assaults.
Passengers with a mobility device can book similar discounted trips for curb-to-curb service via an NCTD vehicle using the TripShot application.
Even as carriers grapple with the latest COVID-19 variant, which has chilled demand, the fundamentals of the industry’s consumer market still appear strong.