In this Star-Ledger opinion piece, Sierra Club NJ Chapter Director Anjuli Ramos-Busot and Environmental & Social Justice Committee Chair Renée Pollard attribute a lack of stable funding as a reason why NJ Transit is unable to expand service routes and move toward an electric future.
Public transit is foundational to our economy and local communities’ sustenance. Reliable transportation creates opportunities for working people to live more fulfilling lives. By now we all know that safe, reliable, and affordable public transit services are critical.
However, NJ Transit continues to be ranked one of the worst in the nation for breakdowns and service disruptions on routes that are based on decades-old residential and commuting patterns. Read the full piece at NJ.com.