In accordance with NJ TRANSIT’s 10-Year Strategic Plan, “NJT2030,” the Sustainability Plan prioritizes environmental responsibility while also highlighting deliverable benefits to customers in the communities it serves.
The fleet enhancements are at the forefront of Metro's sustainability efforts, which reflect a continued strategy toward greener, more efficient transit operations.
The agencies participate in FTA's Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, which encourages transit leaders to take bold actions and prioritize investments to help tackle the climate crisis.
The planned partnership builds on recent coordination related to WMATA's FY 2025 financial challenges. It also provides an opportunity for the region to act with urgency to fully address complex, long-term transit needs.
Without the funding Congestion Pricing will provide, the projects to make the transit system safer, more reliable, accessible, and equitable are at risk, according to the MTA.
Metrolink received about $148 million from the South Coast AQMD to purchase new railcars, while Metra tapped Stadler for zero-emission, battery-powered trainsets.
The world has experienced fundamental changes over the past several years, especially in the wake of the COVID pandemic. This is especially true when it comes to urbanism and mobility.
The significant step toward sustainable transit comes after the bus underwent rigorous testing last year.
The final report shows an increase in customer boardings and estimates a reduction of approximately nine million vehicle miles traveled during July and August.
In the face of impending global challenges, it's essential for local transit agencies to recognize thinking globally is not only advisable but necessary for the resilience of the communities they serve.
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