Larry Higgs

Trump just froze billions for the massive Gateway tunnel project USDOT Secretary halts Gateway Tunnel, 2nd Avenue Subway project payments until review to determine of the ran afoul of a new federal rule about discrimination.

Gift article- Decision based on a new rule effective today, but three Gateway projects under construction predate a court decision it was based on www.nj.com/news/2025/10...

NJ Transit launches investigation into union leaders who were paid $10K for not working NJ Transit hires integrity monitor to probe practices that led to two union leaders being paid for time off they took around contact negotiations earlier this year.

Got article www.nj.com/news/2025/10...

NJ Transit demands union bosses repay $10K. ‘We’ll claw back every cent they weren’t due.’ A union spokesperson said the union has 'done nothing wrong' and the charges are unfounded.

Gift article - more sparring between NJ Transit and locomotive engineers union about this and no-shows
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PATH’s $430M infrastructure project on track for 2026 completion PATH officials gave riders a date for completion of the $430 million PATH Forward infrastructure work and hinted new fare cards are coming soon

The other good news? PATH TAPP fare card machines being tested as time running out on the SmartLink/Metrocard www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

FAA limits flights, but Newark Airport set records anyway. How did they do it? The FAA order limits flights to 72 per hour, due to air traffic control issues and continued work to finish a runway rehabilitation project.

Gift article - Newark Airport breaks records despite having flights limited by FAA www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

NJ Transit junking dozens of rusty trains, but owed $27M to the feds first A fleet of old graffiti cover locomotives that sat in the Morris County woods for 12 years are finally sold.

Did NJ Transit retire these locomotives too soon? The feds think so and dunned NJT $27.5 million from it next grant for doing so. www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

A record number of air traffic controllers are being trained. But will it help Newark Airport? After the Spring's air traffic control meltdown at Newark Airport, FAA says they've hired a record number of air traffic controller trainees to boost the ranks.

New air traffic controller trainees will help get more flights in and out of Newark Airport after the spring meltdown. www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

NJ Transit just added more buses to its World Cup plan. Here’s the reason why. NJ Transit is taking no chances moving fans to next years FIFA World Cup games at MetLife stadium, hiring 100-125 private buses and drivers in case of an emergency.

NJ Transit's bus "bench" for World Cup finals just got deeper. www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

N.J. heliport faces shutdown after fatal tourist helicopter crash in Hudson River A Hudson County town ordered the shut down of a heliport that an ill-fated tourist chopper that crashed on April 10 flew from, saying it violated conditions it agreed to in 2014.

The heliport that was home to an ill-fated tourist chopper that crashed in the HUdson is facing shut down after town says it violated zoning agreemnt that banned tourist helicopters
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NJ Transit is spending $506M to replace its buses and finally modernize its fleet NJ Transit's board approved a $506 million contract to buy 260 new buses, delivering on Gov. Murphys to have purchases in place to replace all aging buses and trains.

Old NJ Transit buses, begone! (by 2030) www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

Another rail strike could be in N.J.’s future as negotiations with a PATH rail union stall PATH union members demonstrated their discontent with the pace of contract negotiations in NYC's Labor Day parade. Will there be a strike?

Did negotiations start? A PATH union says the other side hasn't come to the table and that their contract expired on 9/9
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Newark airport’s $2.7 billion upgrade couldn’t save it from this dead-last ranking J.D. Power North American Airport Satisfaction study ranked the country's best and worst airports.

Even a shiny new building couldn't save Newark Airport from the wrath of survey taking travelers.
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United Airlines makes major hiring announcement at Newark Airport United Airlines has announced a major hiring plan for its operations at Newark Airport.

United executives celebrate Newark airport “recovery” announce plans to add jobs, planes, routes www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

NJ Transit says more people will be commuting as remote work takes a dive NJ Transit's 2026 operating budget counts on more people riding trains, buses and light rail to earn $980 in fares. But the agency failed to make fare revenue goals in nine years.

These statistics of predicted revenue and realized fare revenue tell a similar story www.nj.com/news/2025/07...

Travelers should get compensated, N.J. leader says, after Trump administration halts rule Delayed, canceled flights shouldn't cost travelers more money. A proposed law would make sure airlines cover those costs when it's their fault.

Travelers would be spared extra out-of-pockets costs when their flight is canceled and it s the airline fault under this lawmakers proposal. www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

Just a heads up: the 80, 87, and 8 are on detour because of Bergen Sq Day.

Drivers in this N.J. county are fed up with having to drive across the state to get full MVC services Officials in this rural county want the MVC to restore its agency to full service so residents don't have to waste time and money.

Gift article- want to register or title a car? If you live in the county, prepare to travel. www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

That’s ok- I had to get clarification myself

River Line operator to lay off 121 employees. Will NJ Transit hire them back? NJ Transit is taking over operations of the River Line, which had bad on-time performance and too many canceled trains.

Light rail employees get layoff notices - are new jobs down the track?
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The contractors change this weekend, 21st Century leaves after about 14 years and ACI-Herzog Joint Venture takes over operations and maintenance.

Kids are late to school because trains aren’t showing up. NJ Transit blames operator. Students were 40 minutes to class due to no-show light rail trains causing NJ Transit to demand a contractor to run those trains.

Covered this continuing story this morning where students are getting not-so-pleasant lessons in their future adult commuting lives. NJ Transit light rail contractor continues to have no show operators. www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

NJ Transit slams Light Rail operator after cancellations leave students late for school Students were 40 minutes to class due to no-show light rail trains causing NJ Transit to demand a contractor to run those trains.

More canceled light rail trains make kids 40 minutes late to school. www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

Drivers still haven’t gotten back the $3 they overpaid for congestion pricing. Here’s why. Driver's who've paid an New York's congestion pricing fee and have been waiting for their E-ZPass toll credits to appear will get good news this week.

Drivers using Hudson and East River tunnels had this problem www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

How buses will move tens of thousands of World Cup soccer fans at MetLife Stadium Work has started on the $100 million Transitway system to help move 20,000 fans an hour to July's FIFA World Cup final games at MetLife Stadium.

The race is on to build NJ Transit transitway in time for Jluy 2026 FIFA World Cup finals in NJ www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

Judge orders SEPTA to reverse service cuts, but allows 21% fare hike A judge ordered SEPTA to reverse service cuts but upheld a 21% fare increase after a day long hearing Thursday.

SEPTA riders get a split decision on fare hikes, service cuts www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

NJ Transit takes control of troubled River Line light rail from contractor The transition began Wednesday and is expected to conclude by the end of 2025.

NJ Transit has had enough of light rail line problems www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

Here’s when PATH Hoboken terminal will reopen after 5-day repair closure PATH officials said Hoboken Terminal will reopen as planned after five day closure for track work.

PATH will return for the morning rush www.nj.com/news/2025/09...

Murphy wants ban of nonessential helicopter flights in N.J. after crash that killed family Gov. Phil Murphy asked the Federal Aviation Administration to ban or sharply limit non-essential helicopter flights after an April fatal crash that killed six people.

In lieu of a ban, Murphy wants flights diverted away from urban neighborhoods and flights limited to certain hours www.nj.com/news/2025/08...

PATH train fire in Jersey City caused by electrical arcing, NTSB says Federal investigators blame a PATH train fire earlier this month on electricity arcing between power rail and train.

Gift article- Aug.4 PATH fire caused by arcing between train and track www.nj.com/news/2025/08...

PATH’s Hoboken Terminal will be closed for 5 days. Here are your travel options. PATH's Hoboken Terminal will close for 5 days during the Labor Day weekend starting on Aug. 28 to finish track work. These are your PATH, ferry and NJ Transit travel options.

Gift article- PATH 5 day Hoboken shutdown starts Thursday night - these are your travel options
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