I’m sure the same NIMBYs oppose this would say “yes” to more highway lanes. Glad the new governor also supports it.
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South Jersey has so much more potential than what is being realized. There are some great downtowns that just need a spark to get the development rolling. There once was a robust passenger rail network across the region, but all that remains is the NJ Transit Atlantic City line, the River line light rail and PATCO.
The rails for many of the lines are still preserved in freight rail service.
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As someone living in South Jersey, I agree. They think putting fast food chains along busy roads will boost a certain city’s economy and atmosphere. Everything is out of focus here, but I’ve heard about this project back when I was in middle school, and I do not oppose the project. It’ll eventually have a station and rail line through Gloucester City, NJ my hometown. And even before I was born, they ripped out a secondary freight rail line leaving space for a new line since the 90’s
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ITS DEAD
Murphy has scrapped the wasteful widening of the Turnpike through Hudson County.
The original $10.6 billion plan will be updated to remove new travel lanes east of Interchange 14A and add a direct link from the Turnpike Extension to port facilities in Bayonne and Jersey City, Murphy and state Transportation Commissioner Fran O’Connor said in a joint statement.
The twin spans will be preserved, however. In addition, ramps will be built that will give trucks direct access to the ports. This will also save over $500 million that would otherwise be wasted.
Some also worry that because of the bridge having an extra span, the Turnpike may try and widen the Hudson County portion at a later date due to increased traffic.
Jersey City’s mayor-elect haa also welcomed this decision, saying that the highway will not further tear into the city’s neighborhoods. However, he too, also criticized the project in general and advocates for better transit.
“However, while we appreciate this scaled-back plan, let’s be clear: billions of dollars are still being spent to move more cars through our region instead of investing in the mass transit and safe streets that Jersey City families actually need. We’ll keep pushing for a transportation policy that prioritizes people over traffic.”
The state also released a press release on the matter.
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