
The NJ Transit strike was tentatively settled, but the agency’s financial outlook is not good

The NJ Transit strike was tentatively settled, but the agency’s financial outlook is not good

How much and who will pay to keep agency running tied to state budget talks
(AP Photo/Richard Drew)Rising costs, slumping ridership, uncertain funding adding up

NJ Transit plans 10 public hearings in March
(NJ Spotlight News)Making riders pay more is politically unpopular, but creating a dedicated, stable source of funding has been an elusive goal

But the agency is facing a looming fiscal cliff
NJ Spotlight NewsWith COVID-19 relief funds dwindling, agency says options are higher fares or more state aid
(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)Lawmakers, business groups, environmentalists and other advocates weigh in

Agency is in dispute with New York over how to split federal funds

The New Jersey Transit Board of Directors today approved a $1.9 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2013 and a nearly $1.2 billion capital program.