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On April 22, 2024, officials from the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey celebrated the recognition of Newark Liberty International Airport’s new Terminal A as the world’s best new airport terminal by global airport evaluation firm Skytrax.

Newark’s Terminal A celebrates recent accolades

"Today is truly a reflection of ‘show them Newark, show them Elizabeth, show them the Garden State,’” Senate Majority Leader Teresa Ruiz said during a April 22 event recognizing recent milestones.

Boxzooka founder and CEO Brendan Heegan and Tom Behnke, the company's senior vice president for sales and marketing, speak with NJBIZ Editor Jeff Kanige on April 17, 2024.

NJBIZ Conversations: Boxzooka executives Brendan Heegan and Tom Behnke

Logistics experts at the Secaucus-based company discuss the regional ramifications of the Baltimore bridge collapse.

Gov. Phil Murphy celebrates the brand-new, $2.7 billion Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport on Nov. 15, 2022.

Newark Terminal A named world’s best new airport terminal (photos)

“From Newark to LaGuardia, and from worst to best, our $30 billion redevelopment of the New York-New Jersey area’s major airports has truly transformed air travel for the millions of people who use our airports,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton.

On Jan. 31, 2023, President Joe Biden was joined by Gov. Phil Murphy, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to highlight bipartisan infrastructure law funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.

GDC submits final documents for Hudson Tunnel Project grant funding

The Gateway Development Commission says this step marks the culmination of 20 months of work, setting the stage for HTP to secure a total $16 billion by June for its full delivery.

Passengers wait for a train Dec. 20, 2018, at the NJ Transit Summit station.

NJ Transit approves controversial fare hike

The vote followed a morning of spirited public comments as attendees urged the board to vote against the 15% increase – with those in opposition ranging from Hoboken Mayor Ravi Bhalla to members of advocacy groups to everyday riders.

An NJ Transit light rail car stops at the Washington Park station in Newark in this 2014 photo.

NJ Transit receives $1.6M for AI-powered safety systems

As part of the funding, NJ Transit will work with the Rutgers University Center for Advanced Infrastructure and Transportation on research and development.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey's 72 new PATH rail cars

Port Authority launches $430M PATH upgrade

The two-year PATH Forward initiative aims to improve stations, tracks and other critical equipment on the 116-year-old mass transit system.

Gov. Phil Murphy attended a groundbreaking ceremony Nov. 30, 2023, to mark the beginning of construction for Gateway Development Commission’s Tonnelle Avenue Bridge and Utility Relocation Project.

EarthCam installed at Hudson Tunnel Project construction site

Gateway Development Commission officials say the feature is part of its commitment to public engagement and information throughout the process, which has been described as the nation’s most critical infrastructure work.

Tugs assist a tanker approaching Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in this file photo.

Following Key Bridge collapse, NJ & NY pledge support

Govs. Phil Murphy and Kathy Hochul released a joint statement stressing their readiness to assist Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and the people of the Old Line State in any way.

New York City traffic and pedestrians

MTA approves controversial congestion pricing plan

Beginning as soon as this June, drivers will face a $15 charge to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved $160 million for design and construction of the EWR Station Access project, which will add a new entry point to the Newark Liberty International Airport Rail Station.

$160M project aims to transform transit, airport access for Newark, Elizabeth

The new facility will allow for trips to both Newark Liberty International and Newark Penn Station in under 10 minutes, versus the nearly 40 minutes it can currently take.

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Executive Director Rick Cotton and PATH General Manager and Director Clarelle DeGraffe try out the Total Access PATH Payment (TAPP) system March 20, 2024, at the World Trade Center, the system’s busiest station. The Port Authority announced that TAPP has now been expanded to six terminal stations in the PATH system, allowing passengers to pay their fares at select turnstiles with the tap of a contactless debit/credit card, smartphone, or wearable device. - PROVIDED BY PANYNJ

PATH expands availability of TAPP contactless payment system

The Port Authority announced that riders can utilize the tech at six stations total – including Harrison, Newark-Penn Station, Journal Square and Hoboken.