NJ Transit Authorizes $65.6 Million for Hudson-Bergen Light Rail: First Allocation of Planned $250 Million Over Five Years on 20.6-Mile System Carrying 48,000 Daily Riders
NJ Transit's Board of Directors has authorized $65.6 million for capital improvements to the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail system. The authorization, reported on November 13, is the first allocation of a planned $250 million investment over the next five years.
The funding will support elevator modernization at the 8th Street, 9th Street and Bergenline Avenue stations, light rail vehicle overhauls, right-of-way improvements, tunnel upgrades and passenger safety enhancements.
The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is a 20.6-mile system serving 48,000 daily riders at 24 stations along the Hudson County waterfront. NJ Transit President and CEO Kris Kolluri said the agency plans to invest $250 million over the next five years to improve reliability across the system.
The $65.6 million capital authorization is separate from NJ Transit's existing 15-year, $1.6 billion contract with the ACI-Herzog Joint Venture, which assumed responsibility for daily operations and maintenance of the line in 2025.
Anticipated funding sources for the improvements include the Federal Transit Administration, the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund and the NJ Transit light rail operating budget. The agency said the investment is intended to improve reliability and the customer experience on the waterfront light rail line.
Source: NJ Transit
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