Five More Miles of Protected Bike Lanes Coming to Jersey City
Several of the upcoming routes aim to better link the city’s east to west cycling infrastructure, as new lanes are coming to both a main corridor and a rapidly developing street in the Bergen-Lafayette neighborhood.
Newark Officials Support Replacing the Bridge Street Bridge
The Bridge Street Bridge connects Newark with Harrison and is often used by drivers traveling to and from Jersey City. Now, after more than 100 years serving Essex and Hudson Counties, the bridge could potentially be replaced.
West Side Branch of Hudson Bergen Light Rail Set to Resume Service
NJ Transit will re-open two out of their three shuttered rail stations in Jersey City later this month, returning train service to the Bergen-Lafayette and Greenville neighborhoods that's been suspended since last summer.
Belmar Weighs a Redeveloped Seaport that Includes NYC Ferry Service
A large project including a hotel, conference center, three residential buildings, and a waterfront promenade is being considered by officials.
Officials Announce Westward Expansion of Hudson-Bergen Light Rail
The governor and local dignitaries touted a new “440 Connection” that will build 3,700 feet of new track in Jersey City plus a new terminus station near the Hackensack River.
72-Unit Building Planned Near Possible New Train Station Site in Paterson
The Passaic County Planning Board conditionally approved a plan for 198-206 Lafayette Street near where a train station could eventually be constructed.
Bayonne Ferry Service One Step Closer to Reality
A deal for cross-river transit out of a new terminal in Bayonne could gain final approvals next month.
Jersey City, Bayonne, Kearny May Get Ferries Around Hackensack and Passaic Rivers
The request for proposals (RFP) for the “Hudson County Ferry Service Expansion Assessment” was made public at the end of last week.
Bayonne Cancels Free Holiday Parking, Draws Staten Island into War of Words
Bayonne officials have canceled a program in which shoppers could park in municipal lots for free in December, claiming Staten Island commuters abused the privilege.
Following Complaints, Hoboken Hires Two ‘Micromobility’ Officers to Enforce Scooter Safety
Hoboken residents have complained on social media about people riding on sidewalks, riding two to a scooter, and allowing kids to ride. Now, the city has hired two 'micromobility officers' to enforce safety.
