Wednesday, November 14, 2012
NJ Transit announces limited train schedule for Montclair-Boonton line, which runs through Bloomfield's two stations
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Limited service on the Montclair-Boonton line to New York City and Hoboken will resume Wednesday morning, New Jersey Transit announced. Service will operate during peak periods between 6 and 10 a.m. and 4 and 8 p.m. as follows: One train to Penn Station New York per hour and one train to Hoboken Terminal per hour. Service will also operate on a limited basis due to single-track operations during off-peak hours, NJ Transit said in a press release. These off-peak trains will makes tops between Penn Station New York and Montclair State University. "The restoration of limited Montclair-Boonton service to New York and Hoboken is another step forward for NJ Transit rail customers,” said Transportation Commissioner and NJ Transit Board Chairman …
Friday, October 19, 2012
Two Bloomfield men to compete in 12-mile obstacle course this weekend
Two Bloomfield diehards will put their physical ability and mental resolve to the ultimate test this weekend at the Tough Mudder, a worldwide athletic competition richly deserving of its name. Anthony Vitella and John Volpe will be among thousands hitting the 12-mile obstacle course in Englishtown, diving under dangling wires to be zapped by 10,000 volts of electricity, scaling greased quarter-pipes and trudging through freezing, muddy waters. "It's Tough Mudder for a reason," said Vitella. "They say it's just mentally challenging more than anything else. Hopefully I get through it in one piece and come out of it with dignity." Some – including Patch editor Lia Eustachewich – participate for the sheer absurdity of it, while others consider…
Monday, October 15, 2012
Exterior repairs will preserve the Bloomfield station's historic character
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Monday, October 15, 2012
Watsessing Avenue train station in Bloomfield is set to undergo $1.7 million in improvements, New Jersey Transit announced Monday. The facelift includes the restoration of the station building exterior to preserve the historic character of the station, site improvements around the station on the street and platform levels, the installation of CCTV cameras, passenger communication systems and updated signage to enhance overall customer experience. "The Watsessing Station project demonstrates the State’s commitment to maintaining our public transportation infrastructure and facilities in a state of good repair, which preserves our rail stations as valuable assets for the communities we serve,” said Transportation Commissioner and NJ Transit …
Monday, October 8, 2012
The board of trustees will consider whether or not to remove policy for non-union members.
NJ Transit on Monday proposed eliminating a policy that allows unlimited free travel on rail, light rail, and bus lines for the agency's non-union employees, according to NJT Spokeswoman Nancy Snyder. The policy, which has been in effect for 30 years, will be considered by the NJT Board of Directors at their meeting Monday, Oct. 15. If approved by the board, it will be subject to Gov. Chris Christie's veto period, Snyder said. The change would go into effect on Jan. 1, 2013, resulting in non-union employees and non-union retirees no longer being able to use the transit system free-of-charge for personal purposes, according to a press release from NJT. “Moving forward, NJ Transit must continue to sufficiently consider the interests of our …
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Safety initiative comes after death of three teenagers in October
A variety of safety measures will sweep New Jersey Transit lines within the next year or so, transportation officials announced Wednesday, in an effort to reduce the number of accidental train deaths across the state. The safety improvements, which include improved signage, warning systems and educational programs, are the result of a three-month study by the Safety Along Railroads Leadership Oversight Committee, formed in wake of the deaths of three teenagers by New Jersey Transit trains last October. "We are really energized about this with a sense of purpose to move forward from the sorrow and grief of each railroad fatality," said James Simpson, commissioner of New Jersey Department of Transportation, at a press conference Wednesday at…
Bob Andres
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