New Jersey is getting an additional $425 million in transportation funds from the federal government, and plans to use it on projects including rail and bus facility improvements.
LONG BRANCH, N.J. — New Jersey is getting an additional $425 million in transportation funds from the federal government, and plans to use it on projects including rail and bus facility upgrades.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Wednesday that the Federal Highway Administration has approved the funding for New Jersey.It will be used for projects including a pedestrian tunnel in Long Branch, where passengers have long been cut off by train tracks from half the city’s downtown area without taking a lengthy detour.
Other projects include upgrades to bus terminals in northern New Jersey and the Meadowlands; replacement of six bridges; a train car storage location in a location that is not flood-prone; and improvements to an NJ Transit rail yard in Hoboken.The Associated Press is an independent global news organization dedicated to factual reporting.
Norge Siste Nytt, Norge Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også lese nyheter som ligner på denne som vi har samlet inn fra andre nyhetskilder.
New Jersey set to receive $425 million in federal infrastructure funding, Murphy saysGov. Murphy announced Wednesday some of the money will go toward a pedestrian tunnel at the Long Branch station.
Les mer »
New Jersey teacher receives brand new kidney from fellow colleagueThe first day of school can be an emotional time for students, parents and teachers, including one teacher in New Jersey who is back in the classroom with some new energy, and a new kidney.
Les mer »
New law requires New Jersey schools to provide menstrual products starting next fallWe hear from advocates who say these laws are needed to tackle so-called 'period poverty,' and these supplies should be considered part of back-to-school shopping.
Les mer »
Save 50 to 90% on back-to-school clothes at thrift storesThe National Retail Federation says families will spend an average of $425 dollars per child on clothes and shoes this year but you can save hundreds by thrifting.
Les mer »