Fare-free #publictransit in Germany

#Germany proposes free public #transportation to fight pollution https://t.co/JJPPt17hE5 via @Curbed #environment

— TransOptions (@TransOptions) February 20, 2018

Oil-troll Governor wrecks #publictransit and state

The New York Times: "As the state’s government shut down at midnight on Friday, resulting from a budget impasse between Gov. Chris Christie and the Democratic-led State Assembly, more than 50 state parks, historic sites and recreational areas were closed just as vacationers from New Jersey and beyond descended on the parks and beaches for an extended Fourth of July holiday weekend."

The US is going broke subsidizing cars. Oil-trolls are in every corner of government. They will destroy the country for oil profits. A little investment in public transit would save all levels of government many dollars they won't need to take care of cars.

NJ Governor not a friend of #publictransit

The Village Green: ">The state of NJ Transit is so troubling that it is now under federal investigation, suffering the most accidents among the nation’s major commuter railroads. As our Assemblyman John McKeon has stated, “The Governor needs to assume responsibility. He inherited one of the best rail systems in the country and is leaving us with one of the worst.” Commuters, taxpayers, and New Jersey’s economy all deserve better."

People in Newark suffer under car culture

Brick City Live : "In Newark, the problem is grave. While the median income hovers at $30,966, eight percent of residents trek to work on “super-commutes” (exceeding 90 minutes), compared with the national average of 2.8 percent."

NJ Governor sabotages #publictransit for benefit of his masters - #autosprawl profiteers

EDITORIAL: Give public a voice at NJ Transit: "Subsequent hearings, however, have peeled back some of the layers on agency problems, including an unreported $22.5 million operating deficit last year and a tendency to fill high-paid executive posts with Gov. Chris Christie cronies while leaving hundreds of safety-related jobs vacant.

Meanwhile, the Christie administration has slashed direct state subsidies to the agency, from $348 million in 2009 all the way down to $33 million last year. That means safety compromises, among other things, while also driving up commuter fares."

NJ - Fare-free shuttles in Atlantic County

dailyjournal : "Atlantic County has two shuttle initiatives. One is in Egg Harbor Township. The other is the Route 54/40 shuttle, which starts near the Hammonton train station, goes through a portion of Folsom, Collings Lakes, Newtonville, Buena, Landisville, Minotola and Richland. The shuttle’s main task is to transport residents to NJ Transit bus stops and the train depot, with routing timed to coordinate with their schedules.

According to the data of South Jersey Transportation Authority, the shuttle has transported 2,723 people since its January start. Of the 18 stops on the shuttle’s circuit, Richland has the third-highest on/off ridership number, with 338 getting on here and 273 getting off. The MLK Center’s ridership numbers are 745 on, 260 off, and the Hammonton train station’s data is 533 on, 620 off."

New Jersey Governor: Reduce General Fund Spending to Pay for Roads

Planetizen: "Rather than supporting an increase in gas taxes and vehicle registration fees like many states are doing to fund transportation spending, Gov. Chris Christie asks the legislature to find funds by making cuts within the general fund."