Engineering & Transportation

New NJ Transit Train Schedules go into effect on April 23, including for the Morris & Essex and Montclair-Boonton lines that serve Morris County. Visit NJ Transit's website for more information and to view the latest schedules.

Public comments for the Berkshire Valley Road Truck Circulation Project will be accepted until April 26, 2023. 

The study investigated options to eliminate the height restriction that the Chester Branch rail bridge creates on Berkshire Valley Road (CR 642) and to better accommodate trucks at the intersection of Berkshire Valley Road and North Dell Avenue in Roxbury. The findings and recommendations were presented at a virtual public meeting on March 15, 2023.

The public is encouraged to provide comments on this concept development study. Visit the project website to view the video recording of the presentation and submit comments.

The Morris County Department of Human Services is updating the County’s Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan. The project team is hosting a Community Open House on November 16 for residents to share ideas to improve transportation for older adults, persons with disabilities, veterans, and other county residents. Visit the event webpage for more details.

Also, visit the project’s story page to share your transportation story.

The NJTPA is developing a Regional Active Transportation Plan for northern and central New Jersey. The goal of this plan is to help establish a safe and functional regional network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. Visit the project website to take a brief survey and read more about plan.

Construction has begun on the NYS&W Bicycle and Pedestrian Path, a 4.8 mile trail project to repurpose an abandoned stretch of railroad into a non-motorized recreational path from Pequannock Township to Wayne. Read the County press release for more information.

TransOptions, the Transportation Management Association (TMA) serving northwestern New Jersey, including Morris County, has changed its name to Avenues in Motion. The new name is accompanied by a new website, logo, and branding that reflects the organization’s mission to enhance community health and wellbeing. Read the Avenues in Motion press release for more information.