Project Overview
Welcome to the Northeast New Jersey Metro Mobility Study (NENJMMS) web site!
New Jersey Transit has partnered with the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) and Coach USA to examine the existing bus transit network and service, identify areas of improvement, and recommend options for meeting the current and future needs of the residents and employees of the greater Bergen-Passaic study area, which includes Bergen County, Passaic County, and adjacent communities located along transportation corridors.
Why is this study needed?
The bus service network and services in the greater Bergen-Passaic region have not been evaluated in more than 20 years. Bus transit services in Bergen and Passaic counties have not been evaluated in close to 25 years. With record numbers of riders being reported on all bus routes and building on recent requests for regional transit improvements, this study will look at current and future bus transit services to identify changes that are needed to best get people where they need to go.
Building on recent local efforts and requests for transit improvements in the region, this study will focus on new and improved bus service and connections to new rail service within the corridor. Specific goals of the study include:
- Analyzing possible transit service improvements to increase the mobility of area residents/employees and promote economic growth and access to jobs;
- Reducing traffic volumes within the study area by implementing transit options that will decrease the number of trips made by single-occupant vehicles;
- Increasing the opportunities for linking different modes of travel; and
- Engaging key stakeholders in outreach throughout the planning process.
How will this study be conducted?
The NENJMMS will be conducted in four phases. Each phase will focus on New Jersey Transit and/or Coach USA routes within a specific sub-region within the study area and will identify:
- Gaps in service;
- Un-met service needs;
- On-time performance issues;
- Overcrowding problems;
- Under-performing lines and routes;
- Transit facility, park and ride, and bus stop issues;
- Schedule and other service information needs;
- Fare collection system strategies;
- Equipment issues.
For each phase, a comprehensive package of service recommendations and proposals will be developed for the short-term (0 to 2 years), mid-term (3 to 5 years), and long-term (5+ years).
Who’s involved?
The project partners of New Jersey Transit, NJTPA, and Coach USA have established an Advisory Committee and Technical Advisory Committee for this study. In addition, service provider and public outreach will round out the public involvement plan.
- The Advisory Committee is made up of representatives from municipalities, area hospitals, universities, chambers of commerce and other regional agencies. The Advisory Committee will address a broad spectrum of issues associated with transit access and mobility, ranging from infrastructure and bus operations to social issues focused on access to jobs and community facilities and resources.
- The Technical Advisory Committee is made up of representatives from each county as well as Coach USA, the Meadowlands Commission, and Meadowlink. The TAC will address issues affecting mobility and the linking of transit resources in the study area. The TAC may also discuss infrastructure issues, local initiatives and policy concerns, matters concerning ridership, transit scheduling and operational issues, and social issues associated with transit service, such as job access.
- Service Provider Outreach – Interviews will be conducted with bus operators to provide important insight into bus service and facility needs.
- Public Outreach – The study team will conduct a variety of methods of public outreach to inform the public about the study. Discussions with residents and commuters will provide feedback about public concerns and wishes. Public meetings will be held to gather input at key milestones throughout the study as well. Please visit Public Outreach & Meetings to read about opportunities for public involvement.