Larry Higgs
@commutinglarry.bsky.social
I'm the commuting/transportation reporter for NJ.com, enjoy biking, music (garage through punk), trains. cars, cats (have 2) NYC born, NJ raised. That is me not looking down on the George Washington Bridge main cable.
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NJ Transit apologizes after canceling 27 trains. Riders advised to work from home during bridge project.
The agency said the unions' contracts didn't leave enough time to get new routes covered.
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Engineers finalizing assignments for what officials call a total rail schudule change www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Engineers finalizing assignments for what officials call a total rail schudule change www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
NJ Transit apologizes after canceling 27 trains. Riders advised to work from home during bridge project.
The agency said the unions' contracts didn't leave enough time to get new routes covered.
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February 16, 2026 at 12:12 AM
Engineers finalizing assignments for what officials call a total rail schudule change www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
This cutover service reduction starts this morning, but the impact will be on the Tuesday www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Amtrak, NJ Transit major service cuts begin Sunday for Portal Bridge work
NJ Transit and Amtraks month long cutover of one track to the new Portal Bridge will cut service by 53% for one month. This is what you need to know about changes to rail commuting.
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February 15, 2026 at 2:03 PM
This cutover service reduction starts this morning, but the impact will be on the Tuesday www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
First payment made-when will Gateway tunnel construction resume? www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
After court tells Trump administration to release funds, the massive new N.Y.-N.J. tunnel project gets $30 million
While Gov. Sherrill celebrated a court decision that restored $205 million in federal funds for the Gateway rail tunnel project, she said more battles with the Trump administration loomed in court.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:59 PM
First payment made-when will Gateway tunnel construction resume? www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Judge says to Trump administration cough up (part) of the Gateway tunnel money www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
U.S. Appeals Court orders Trump administration to release Gateway funds
A U.S. Appeals Court upheld a lower court ruling that the federal government has to release $205 million owed to the Gateway Tunnel project which will allow construction to resume.
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February 13, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Judge says to Trump administration cough up (part) of the Gateway tunnel money www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Congressman says NJ MVC needs to do better with Real ID appointments, and new MVC boss seems to be working on it www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Gottheimer calls for ‘immediate action’ from MVC in push to get drivers Real IDs
The TSA is implementing a new fee for travelers without Real ID-compliant identification on Feb. 15, but getting an appointment at the MVC could take until May at many locations.
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February 12, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Congressman says NJ MVC needs to do better with Real ID appointments, and new MVC boss seems to be working on it www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
NJ Transit says it will follow governors ICE order, will it be similar to how Greyhound bans them from
Its buses ?
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Its buses ?
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NJ Transit says it will follow Sherrill’s ICE order after riders plead for protection
NJ Transit will follow Gov. Mikie Sherrill's executive order as passenger ask for protections from ICE agents on uses and trains.
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February 12, 2026 at 12:59 PM
NJ Transit says it will follow governors ICE order, will it be similar to how Greyhound bans them from
Its buses ?
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Its buses ?
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Commuters say they're experiencing the big chill at this station www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Busy NJ Transit station has heated in this bitter cold. But what happened to the doors?
NJ Transit riders complain that a lack of doors at this heated train station platform waiting area makes for a chilly experience.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Commuters say they're experiencing the big chill at this station www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Gov. Sherrill and construction workers had a clear message for the president, restore funding and give us our jobs back. www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Sherrill, union workers rally for Gateway Tunnel funding restoration
USDOT and Federal Transit Administration filed notice Sunday they're challenging a judge's Feb. 6 ruling ordering reimbursement payments resume for the $16 billion rail project.
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February 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Gov. Sherrill and construction workers had a clear message for the president, restore funding and give us our jobs back. www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Dad of girl killed in fatal school crash want the nation's kids to have the same protections and New Jersey www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Dad of girl killed in N.J. bus crash makes plea for federal safety law to be passed 8 years later
Eight years after a fatal I-80 school bus crash claimed the lives of a Paramus student and teacher, lawmakers and a parent are fighting to require seat belts in buses nationally.
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February 9, 2026 at 6:15 PM
Dad of girl killed in fatal school crash want the nation's kids to have the same protections and New Jersey www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Why is car insurance in New Jersey co damn high? www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Drivers in N.J. are getting hit with the worst car insurance hikes in the U.S.
Like living here wasn't already expensive enough...
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February 9, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Why is car insurance in New Jersey co damn high? www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
As funding diminishes, Gateway workers ponder and uncertain future www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
As federal funding ends on this major tunnel project, 1,000 construction workers are about to be out of work
Workers were shutting down construction at the Gateway Tunnel sites Thursday as Friday's deadline looms to restore federal funding.
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February 6, 2026 at 1:27 AM
As funding diminishes, Gateway workers ponder and uncertain future www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Port Authority get s anew boss , but first she has to wait for tributes to the outgoing boss www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
New Jersey, New York Port Authority names new leadership
Kathryn Garcia was appointed Port Authority executive after a lengthy tribute to Rick Cotton who led the agency out of one of its most turbulent times.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Port Authority get s anew boss , but first she has to wait for tributes to the outgoing boss www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
NJ takes two prong approach- sue to restore funds by Friday, try and reach a negotiated agreement to restore Gateway tunnel $$$ www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Sherrill spoke with Trump before joining N.Y. in a lawsuit over the freezing of funds for critical tunnel project
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she spoke to Trump before joining a lawsuit seeking the release of federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel project.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:39 PM
NJ takes two prong approach- sue to restore funds by Friday, try and reach a negotiated agreement to restore Gateway tunnel $$$ www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
The states lawsuit is trying to avoid banging taxpayers with millions of $ more in costs due to Trump's Gateway funding freeze. www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
Taxpayers on the hook for millions after Trump froze funding for critical tunnel project, N.Y., N.J. claim
New Jersey and New York sued the Trump Administration for freezing Gateway Tunnel funding, contending it will put taxpayers on the hook for millions of dollars in added costs.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:14 PM
The states lawsuit is trying to avoid banging taxpayers with millions of $ more in costs due to Trump's Gateway funding freeze. www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
First sentence of lawsuit sums it up- this is a breach of contract
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Gateway commission sues Trump administration over blocked tunnel funding
Gateway Development Commission sues Trump administration for withholding Hudson River rail tunnel funds since October four days before construction is schedule to stop.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:10 PM
First sentence of lawsuit sums it up- this is a breach of contract
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Shutdown of Gateway Tunnel construction less than a week away- what’s the best way to get Trump to restore funding? www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
A legal battle with Trump isn’t only option to prevent Gateway Tunnel construction shutdown
Experts, officials said there are two options to avoid a Feb. 6 shutdown of gateway Tunnel construction- sue or appease Trump to restart payments.
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February 1, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Shutdown of Gateway Tunnel construction less than a week away- what’s the best way to get Trump to restore funding? www.nj.com/news/2026/02...
That St Patricks weekend pub crawl might take a circuitous PATH. www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
PATH riders told to brace for weekend service outages including St. Patrick’s Day
PATH will suspend service for five weekends during the next three months.
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January 29, 2026 at 7:45 PM
That St Patricks weekend pub crawl might take a circuitous PATH. www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
River icing conditions not seen since 2015 disrupts ferry service www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
Commuter ferry service to NYC disrupted as frigid conditions cover the Hudson River in ice
Growing ice flows in the Hudson River are affecting commuter ferry service.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:33 PM
River icing conditions not seen since 2015 disrupts ferry service www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
New airline and destinations are added to the N.J airport. www.nj.com/atlantic/202...
Airline opens new routes from Atlantic City as the airport lands fourth carrier
Flights from Atlantic City International Airport to Raleigh begin in May, officials said.
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January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
New airline and destinations are added to the N.J airport. www.nj.com/atlantic/202...
More trains for the P.M. commute home and news about when riders will see new trains to replace disco era railcars www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
After a chaotic morning, NJ Transit adds more trains for the commute home
NJ Transit will add more trains this afternoon to alleviate crowding.
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January 27, 2026 at 7:52 PM
More trains for the P.M. commute home and news about when riders will see new trains to replace disco era railcars www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
Shutdown will idle thousands of workers, waste $1 billion already spent on Gateway Tunnel project unless Trump restores funding www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
Gateway tunnel work to shut down, affecting thousands of jobs unless Trump restores funding
Construction of the $16 billion Gateway rail tunnel under the Hudson River was stopped Tuesday because the project is out of money due to a stalemate in Washington.
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January 27, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Shutdown will idle thousands of workers, waste $1 billion already spent on Gateway Tunnel project unless Trump restores funding www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
Time to do your common sense (not French Toast supplies) storm preparations www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
Big winter storm is on its way to N.J. Here’s what to do to prepare.
With a winter snow storm forecast for the weekend, now is the time to do these home and auto preparations, experts said.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Time to do your common sense (not French Toast supplies) storm preparations www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
Union filed a federal labor compliant after new light rail contractor changed O/T policy thats been in the contract for 22 years www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
N.J. commuters left stranded by cancelled trains during union, contractor dispute
Some Hudson Bergen Light Rail trains have been canceled due to contractor's overtime dispute with union.
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January 22, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Union filed a federal labor compliant after new light rail contractor changed O/T policy thats been in the contract for 22 years www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
No Real ID? You can still take a domestic flight, but it will cost $45 for a background check starting Feb.1 www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
No REAL ID at the airport? You’ll need to pay $45 starting next month.
The TSA is rolling out a new fee for domestic travelers at Newark and other airports who show up without proper identification, and you can't pay at the checkpoint.
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January 21, 2026 at 12:58 PM
No Real ID? You can still take a domestic flight, but it will cost $45 for a background check starting Feb.1 www.nj.com/news/2026/01...
Advocates vow to fight it to target the fast (and dangerous) e-motos, not Granny's pedal it to the store e-bike. www.nj.com/advice/2026/...
Murphy signs controversial e-bike law requiring registration, insurance in New Jersey
Despite opposition, the governor signed the measure in the final hours of his administration.
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January 19, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Advocates vow to fight it to target the fast (and dangerous) e-motos, not Granny's pedal it to the store e-bike. www.nj.com/advice/2026/...