Tag: NJ Transit
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Metuchen may consider pedestrian plaza downtown for safety improvement project; Mayor asks public to be ‘civil’ as they seek input
METUCHEN — A spirited debate has begun as borough officials seek input on whether or not to close New Street to Pearl Street and create a pedestrian plaza in efforts to create a safer intersection at Main Street and New Street/Hillside Avenue. “There are so many passionate perspectives on this topic, including very important safety…
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Officials announce requests for design for North Brunswick train station
NORTH BRUNSWICK – The train station project in North Brunswick is underway, creating a community, not just a method of commuting, according to Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT). State, county and local officials announced on Oct. 14 that NJ Transit has approved the release of a Request for Proposal…
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Infrastructure improvements for one-mile stretch of Metuchen’s Main Street in preliminary design phase, public comment accepted through Oct. 30
METUCHEN — The movement to fix the ongoing problem with trucks striking the Main Street Amtrak railroad bridge, which has an 11-foot, 2-inch clearance, began with a call from a borough police officer to the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority. “We looked at the crash data and conversations began with Middlesex County, which is responsible…
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Edison teen fatally struck by NJ Transit Train
EDISON – A New Jersey Transit Train fatally struck a 16-year-old township male in the vicinity of Parsonage Road, according to Lisa Torbic, senior public information officer for NJ Transit. A Northeast Corridor train, which departed from Penn Station New York fatally struck the teen pedestrian at approximately 6:45 p.m. on Feb. 25. No injuries…
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North Brunswick on the right track to constructing train station
NORTH BRUNSWICK – North Brunswick, and by extension Middlesex County and Central Jersey, have a lot riding on the development of a much-anticipated train station at the MainStreetNB transit village. Middlesex County, through the Middlesex County Improvement Authority, will serve as project manager through an agreement with NJ Transit for the design and construction of…
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Metuchen police encourage railroad safety during Operation Clear Track
METUCHEN – As the bustle of the morning rush hour settled at the Metuchen Train Station, Metuchen Police Officer Daniel Granato greeted commuters and disseminated more than 100 railroad safety cards to motorists and pedestrians. With New Jersey Transit’s Metuchen Train Station ranked 10th highest ridership on the Northeast Corridor Line and 14th highest ridership…
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NJ Transit expands service at Avenel Train Station, a first in 34 years
NEWARK – With all the significant bustle in the Avenel section of Woodbridge, NJ Transit is expanding weekday service by more than 40% and adding a full schedule of weekend service for the first time in 34 years, according to NJ Transit officials. The service enhancements were announced on Sept. 5 and began on Sept.…
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Search for gunman continues after shooting at Old Bridge Park and Ride
OLD BRIDGE – Police are continuing to search for a gunman who allegedly fired shots with a rifle at the Old Bridge Park and Ride on Route 9 north. The shooting occurred at approximately 3:55 p.m. on Aug. 26, according to Lisa Torbic, senior public information officer for NJ Transit. “There were no reported…
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Car became wedged underneath elevated platform at the Edison Train Station causing delays
EDISON – A car became wedged underneath the elevated platform at the Edison Train Station early Wednesday morning, July 24, blocking one track, resulting in delays on the New Jersey Transit Northeast Corridor, according to Lisa Torbic, senior public information officer for NJ Transit. A 65-year-old Edison man had dropped off a passenger at the…
