(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)By poverty measures, nearly 2 million New Jersey residents would qualify for the 50% reduction that New York City offers
(AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)By poverty measures, nearly 2 million New Jersey residents would qualify for the 50% reduction that New York City offers
(Elise Young/NJ Spotlight)Two of the nation's biggest haulers, working together, would run more trains and disrupt passenger lines, critics say
(Elise Young/NJ Spotlight)Mass transit riders should 'at least be heard' before annual automatic price increases go into effect, advocate says
(NJ Spotlight News)NJ Transit chief praises World Cup service after Super Bowl 'curse'
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)Final action is expected to take place on Tuesday to avoid state government shutdown

Bargain $20 shuttle from Manhattan draws thousands of riders, while those who rely on rideshare have long waits that Uber had warned about
(NJ Spotlight News)'Life will go on' with mass transportation, Kolluri says, though you can expect at least seven hours of crowded rails on game days

NorthJersey.com reporters Katie Sobko and Colleen Wilson map out what we know and what's to come
(NJ Transit)Governor understands need for commuter bus and rail network that 'actually functions,' agency leader tells lawmakers
(Amtrak)NJ Transit president says new rail span proved worth when pressed into service during emergency pole repairs
(Office of Governor/Tim Larsen)Property tax relief, a full public pension payment, more money for child care and NJ Transit -- and 'tough choices' to come

Real-estate developers are counting on better rail access to Manhattan, and without it, bustling construction sites will lurch to a halt

NJ Transit service remains largely suspended, and Portal Bridge train switchover work on modified schedule
(Regional Plan Association)Amtrak and NJ Transit promise that commuters' latest round of suffering won't be in vain
(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)After two-week delay due to Trump funding freeze, next challenge is steering task 'back on time and within budget'
(NJ Spotlight News)NJ Transit says Portal Bridge replacement a necessary hardship that will make Northeast Corridor more reliable
(NJ Spotlight News)Tunnel developer counting on $205 million to get roughly 1,000 workers back on stalled job sites
(YouTube/Gateway Program)Vital spending in local communities -- on housing, food and more -- also coming to a halt as almost 1,000 workers go without pay
(AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey)Without the promised funds, work would shut down, NJ, NY argued in a lawsuit
AP Photo/Seth WenigSherrill will be sworn in as New Jersey’s 57th chief executive in Newark on Tuesday