World Cup transportation plan sparks debate over costs, commuter impact NJ Transit’s $150 World Cup fare and event security spark debate over costs, commuter impact, and calls for FIFA to help pay.

The verdicts are in on NJ Transit-Host Committee Wolrd Cup transit plan. www.nj.com/news/2026/04...

$150 NJ Transit tickets to World Cup confirmed. Here’s what else to know about getting there. After speculation, NJ Transit and the World Cup host committee confirmed higher rail fare and other details of their transportation plans.

Here's what you need to know about getting to the World Cup in NJ
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NJ Transit’s $48 million World Cup bill should be paid by FIFA, Sherrill says Outrage over a reported $100 ticket for a train ride to World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium and concern over the $48 million bill to taxpayers was expressed by elected officials and others.

NJ Governor to FIFA- time to pay some World Cup NJ Transit transportation costs www.nj.com/news/2026/04...

Lawsuit over fee to enter Lower Manhattan could be headed to mediation New Jersey might settle its court case against the federal government and New York MTA to block the $9 congestion pricing fee to enter lower Manhattan.

Is New Jersey finally ending its lawsuit to block congestion opricing (which didn't block congestion pricing? ) www.nj.com/news/2026/04...

NJ Transit shows off its new, modern passenger cars. Here’s when you will be able to ride in one. NJ Transit displayed its first electric powered Multilevel III rail car, which Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she wants to see hauling passengers by the year's end.

Promised since 2018, the first NJ Transit Multilevel III power cars are here - whats inside?
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The mammoth machine that will drill a new commuter tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey has arrived Massive machines to drill the Gateway Hudson River rail tunnel arrived in North Bergen to be assembled like Legos to build a 500-foot long tunnel building factory.

It's 500 feet long, needs a crew of 30 and assembling all these gigantic "Legos" is the first step to drilling the Gateway Tunnel.
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I'm going to add that drivers should be taught comprehensive car control and tested on those skills- no proficiency=no license. IMHO too many drivers treat a vehicle like an appliance and now depend on collision avoidance tech that AAA tests have shown don't function 100% of the time.

The days of buying license plate "covers" and James Bond like devices to hide license plate numbers from toll plaza readers and camera may be over.

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N.J. traffic deaths are rising in 2026 even as the rest of the nation gets safer Both New Jersey and the nation reported fewer lower traffic deaths in 2025 than in 2024. Early numbers saw a slight increase in traffic deaths in the state this year.

After a safer 2025, the roads are getting more dangerous in NJ again.
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NJ Transit to close New York City’s Penn Station to regular passengers during World Cup matches, report says Regular NJ Transit riders would be barred from riding trains from New York Penn Station during eight World Cup matches in June and July, a media report said.

Commuter group questions hiw displaced riders will be accommodated during Workd Cup matches. www.nj.com/news/2026/04...

Jersey Girls Don't Pump gas might change if this bill, that allows them to do it voluntarily and get a discount, is approved.
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Overturned trucks block Lincoln Tunnel routes snarling N.J. commute Two tractor-trailers that overturned on Route 495 and the New Jersey Turnpike delayed car and bus commuters Friday morning.

Look out bus and car commuters, its a two-truck Lincoln Tunnel whammy this morning
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Hell no- the 401K is risky enough.

Newark flyers can finally check TSA wait times again. Here’s how. Flyers using Newark Airport will have two ways to check the wait times at TSA security checkpoints.

Flyers finally get some more info before getting in line at the airport
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Newark flyers can finally check TSA wait times again. Here’s how. Flyers using Newark Airport will have two ways to check the wait times at TSA security checkpoints.

Flyers finally get some more info before the get in line at the airport.
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70-year-old bridge between N.J. and Pennsylvania gets $600M to be replaced Plans to replace the Delaware River bridge that connects the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Turnpikes received a $600 million federal bridge grant.

The replacement for this bi-state bridge is getting some federal fat cash, still to be decided, what kind of bridge will be built. www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

NJ Transit riders get their chance to say what they want fixed on the state’s trains and buses NJ Transit passengers can suggest issues they want brought up in the Rapid Action Plan ordered by Gov. Mikie Sherrill the during three virtual hearings next week.

NJ Transit action plan hearings are Thursday, Friday and Saturday online, or fill out the survey www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

Old school NJ Transit paper schedules suspended for the rest of 2026, commuter advocates worried they won't return.
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Other states have special license plates for America's 250th birthday, this is why New Jersey's is still stuck at the toll booth www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

The big, single bridge NJ Turnpike project is moving to construction www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

Info on the app, station monitors, lighting, non- working escalators and elevators are among the things on her list www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

After a construction pause, Gateway Tunnel project hits multiple milestones
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Which display got the most accurate info to NJ Transit bus commuters ?
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It looks official, but it's not and don't click on the QR code, cops warn. www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

$4 a gallon average price for regular is around the corner in NJ- heres why the administration's band-aids won't help
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Path train Turnstile jumpers, look out! www.nj.com/traffic/2026...

NJ Transit follows the lead of most other US transit systems about access by ICE agents www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

A nice crisp morning for me to road test the accuracy of NJ Transit's experimental real-time bus signs. Watch for the article on NJ.com

Drivers had one over riding question about the sticker E-ZPass tags the NJ Turnpike Authority might use - here's the answer www.nj.com/news/2026/03...

🔔 Hey NJ TRANSIT bus riders!

I’ll be at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on 3/24 from 4–7 PM.

Stop by, say hi, and share your feedback to help improve your bus experience!