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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2013

NJ, Feds developing grid for stronger power infrastructure

Electrical microgrids can supply highly reliable power during storms or other times when the traditional centralized grid is compromised.

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Newsby StaffAugust 19, 2013

Group files emergency order to halt Dinky station move

Princeton University has planned for the relocation of the station as part of its $300 million arts neighborhood.

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Newsby StaffJuly 15, 2013

NJ Transit recognizes ‘Civil Rights pioneer’ for helping desegregate transit

As a high school student, Claudette Colvin refused to give up her seat on the bus to a white person as was required by law in Montgomery, Ala.

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Newsby StaffJuly 11, 2013

NJ Transit passes FY 2014 budget

The board approved a $1.941 billion operating budget and a $1.228 billion capital program for the fiscal year that started July 1, 2013.

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Newsby StaffJuly 3, 2013

NJ Transit unveils light rail vehicle prototype

To address the need for increased capacity, NJ Transit partnered with Kinkisharyo International LLC and Twenty-First Century Rail Corp. to find an innovative, cost-effective solution that would not significantly impact the system’s infrastructure or require a costly investment in new railcars.

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ArticlesJune 26, 2013

Focus on Day-to-Day Transit Security Helps Mitigate Larger Threats

Transit police forces are employing technology, high-visibility patrols and communication tools to harden their systems.

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Newsby StaffJune 13, 2013

NJ Transit to add Wi-Fi on rail system

Board of directors authorized the agency to enter into a public-private partnership with Cablevision to offer high-speed wireless Internet access at stations and onboard trains.

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Newsby StaffJune 4, 2013

Sen. Frank Lautenberg dies at 89

Was a long-time leader on environmental protection, transportation and protecting public health.

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Newsby StaffJune 3, 2013

Hill Intl. to manage construction for NJ Transit

The three-year contract has an estimated value of $3.5 million.

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Newsby StaffMay 24, 2013

FTA releases $3.7B more Sandy relief for transit

Will help the four major transit agencies in New York and New Jersey that sustained the greatest damage from Hurricane Sandy. Nearly one-third of the money is set aside to help the agencies begin investing in resiliency projects to help ensure that their transit assets are better able to withstand future disasters, such as major floods.

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