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Fare Hikes and Service Cuts Announced for NJ Transit

March 5th, 2010 by Jay Corbalis

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Source: NJTransit

“New Jersey Future understands the gravity of the state’s current budget crisis, and we recognize that hard choices are necessary to address the situation. We believe, however, that placing this burden solely on transit riders, and not on the transportation system as a whole, sends the wrong message about New Jersey’s priorities and damages the state’s potential for economic growth. New Jersey’s extensive transit system is one of its greatest competitive advantages; it has been a key factor inattracting employers and residents to the state in recent years. Cutting service and raising fares on the system not only hurts riders, but also limits our ability to create long-term, sustainable economic growth in New Jersey.”

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Tags: Christie, Governor, New Jersey, Transit, Transportation

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2 Responses to “Fare Hikes and Service Cuts Announced for NJ Transit”

1. NJ Transit Introduces “Outdoor Seating” As New, Affordable Option for Riders « Garden State Smart Growth says:

   April 1, 2010 at 3:44 pm

   […] 1, 2010 by Jay Corbalis After hearing an earful from angry commuters about NJ Transit’s coming service cuts and fare hikes, transit officials have responded, introducing a new, lower cost travel option for those commuters […]

2. NJ Sens. Menendez and Lautenberg Introduce Emergency Transit Funding Bill « Garden State Smart Growth says:

   May 25, 2010 at 3:11 pm

   […] response to recent fare increases and service cuts at NJ Transit, New Jersey’s two U.S. senators, Frank Lautenberg and Robert Menendez joined six of […]

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