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CBS News
3 days ago
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- CBS News
New Port Authority Bus Terminal construction begins. Here's what to expect over the next several years.
Ground broken on construction of first phase of new Port Authority Bus Terminal Ground broken on construction of first phase of new Port Authority Bus Terminal Ground broken on construction of first phase of new Port Authority Bus Terminal Construction on the first phase of the new Port Authority Bus Terminal broke ground on Thursday. The multi-billion-dollar project is expected to completely overhaul the old terminal while revamping the area. The plan has drawn mixed reactions from commuters and residents. "Today, the future has arrived" Shovels in the ground marked a new era in bus transportation. New York and New Jersey elected leaders were on hand for what will eventually be the new Midtown bus terminal. It will replace the current bus terminal built 75 years ago, transforming it from an eyesore to eye-popping. "You've deserved this one for a long time and today, the future has arrived. Congratulations, everyone," New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said. "This new facility will also offer you a far more pleasant and enjoyable experience," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said. Details on the new Port Authority Bus Terminal The 2.1 million square-foot facility will replace the Truman era terminal with a modern, efficient, and sustainable one. Work on the projected $10 billion project will be done in phases, with Phase 1 concentrating on building the Dyer Avenue deck-overs, something the Port Authority says will provide space for buses while the rest of the terminal is rebuilt. Once completed, capacity will increase from 600 buses per hour to more than 1,000. In addition, the new terminal will be able to handle NJ Transit's new electric bus fleet. The project is expected to be completed around 2032. "It's probably going to be hugely inconvenient" The current facility is in a state of disrepair. Commuters described it as unwelcoming, outdated, and frustrating to navigate. "Confusion at its finest. Even for me, I get lost sometimes and I'm like, wait, where am I going?" Mella Brown said. "There's a lot of homeless people here. The bathrooms are nasty sometimes," Kelvin Pena added. The redevelopment project is also sparking a bit of unease for some nearby residents, who fear what the massive construction site will do to an already bustling part of Midtown. "It's probably going to be hugely inconvenient. A lot of things in New York get torn down to the ground," Hell's Kitchen resident Bill McGowan said.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NJ Transit strike: What to know about the disruptions and how they affect you
New Jersey Transit engineers are on strike Friday, paralyzing one of the country's busiest transport regions and leaving as many as 350,000 commuters affected as rail riders end up stranded or seeking alternative routes. The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen union and NJ Transit could not reach an agreement overnight and the strike began at one minute past midnight. Here's what you need to know. All NJ Transit rail routes have stopped running, including the Metro-North west of Hudson service. The company urges people to work from home where possible. While the network is making some limited alternative travel arrangements, these should be used for "essential purposes only.' NJ Transit says 1,200 staff who are not covered by the union agreement will support its emergency plan, at a cost of $4 million per day. Buses are still running but commuters should expect them to be busier than normal through Friday and into next week, despite an increased service on several key routes. Ferries are also still in service from New Jersey to New York City with Seastreak and Waterway. Commuters can book Seastreak trips from Highlands and Atlantic Highlands to downtown Manhattan or East 35th Street as well as Bedford and Jersey City to downtown and midtown piers on the west side of Manhattan. NY Waterway offers ferries from Hoboken, Jersey City, Weehawken, Edgewater and South Amboy to downtown or midtown Manhattan. From Monday, NJ Transit said, it has a contingency plan that accommodates "an extremely limited number of rail customers" by adding "very limited capacity" to New York City commuter bus routes near rail stations. This includes using private transport contractors to operate bus services from key park-and-ride locations at peak weekday times, for the 70,000 daily New York City-bound passengers. But NJ Transit says this can only carry about 20% of the normal rail passengers 'as the bus system capacity can not replace the railroad.' These park-and-ride services, operated on a first-come, first-served basis, are at: Secaucus Junction to Port Authority Bus Terminal. PNC Bank Arts Center, Holmdel, to Port Authority Bus Terminal. Hamilton Rail Station to Newark Penn Station PATH. Woodbridge Center Mall to Harrison PATH Station. More information is available at and the NJ Transit website. Buses with extra capacity during the industrial action include: Northeast Corridor: 108, 112, 115 and 129 bus routes. North Jersey Coast Line: 116 and 133/135 bus routes. Raritan Valley Line: 112 and 113 bus routes. Morris & Essex Lines: 107 bus route. Montclair-Boonton Lines: 193 and 324 bus routes. Main/Bergen County Lines: 145, 163, 164 and 190 bus routes. Pascack Valley Line: 163, 164 and 165 bus routes. What if I've already bought a ticket?All rail tickets and passes with an origin or destination of New York, Newark or Hoboken will be accepted at all park-and-ride services, as well as NJ Transit buses and light-rail lines. This article was originally published on
