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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Amtrak spent $27M in rail line improvements to avoid a hellish summer commute. Did it pay off?
It was a hefty pricetag, but officials said more work must be done.
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Free article- NJ Transits old trains were the biggest problem for commuters this summer, not Amtrak infrastructure, but replacement work is far from done
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Free article- NJ Transits old trains were the biggest problem for commuters this summer, not Amtrak infrastructure, but replacement work is far from done
www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Amtrak spent $27M in rail line improvements to avoid a hellish summer commute. Did it pay off?
It was a hefty pricetag, but officials said more work must be done.
www.nj.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Free article- NJ Transits old trains were the biggest problem for commuters this summer, not Amtrak infrastructure, but replacement work is far from done
www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
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Gift article - NJ Transit is doing random ticket spot checks to cut down on millions in lost revenue www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Why NJ Transit is now spot checking tickets before commuters get on trains
NJ Transit is checking commuters tickets at the station before they board the train.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Gift article - NJ Transit is doing random ticket spot checks to cut down on millions in lost revenue www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Some airlines already listed which flights they're canceling this weekend on their websites
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How the FAA’s flight cancellations will impact your travel at Newark airport
Federal officials announced the 40 airports that will see a 10% flight reduction which includes Newark, Teterboro and New York's major airports.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Some airlines already listed which flights they're canceling this weekend on their websites
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All our NJ_NY region airports made this Top 40 list where 10% flight reductions start tomorrow. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Newark, Teterboro on FAA list for 10% flight reductions starting Friday
NYC airports are also on the FAA list of 40 airports across the nation where 10% flight reductions are set to begin Friday.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
All our NJ_NY region airports made this Top 40 list where 10% flight reductions start tomorrow. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
This could be a problem if it happens at other airports during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
TSA closes checkpoints at this airport, due to federal shutdown. What’s next for travelers?
One major airport serving New Jersey shut down TSA checkpoints due to federal shutdown. What can travelers expect next?
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November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This could be a problem if it happens at other airports during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
See story for other inspection station locations if this is where you take your car www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Falling pieces of ceiling force state to shut MVC inspection station
An engineering firm is scheduled to begin work and develop a schedule for repair.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
See story for other inspection station locations if this is where you take your car www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Halloween treats arrived in the mail (WFMU October fundraiser swag) and music. The cat says today is the last day to pledge to WFMU.
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Halloween treats arrived in the mail (WFMU October fundraiser swag) and music. The cat says today is the last day to pledge to WFMU.
Buttigieg had an interesting take about the Trump administration backing away from "gateway Canceled" to Gateway under review and not "terminated" in response to my question.
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Buttigieg backs Sherrill as $16B tunnel project divides N.J. governor race
Buttigieg said Trump is backing down on his Gateway Tunnel cancelation and Sherrill will see its delivered if elected.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Buttigieg had an interesting take about the Trump administration backing away from "gateway Canceled" to Gateway under review and not "terminated" in response to my question.
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NJ candidates for governor talk about plans for NJ Transit, tolls, NJ Turnpike expansion and more www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Here’s how the next N.J. governor plans to fix your commute
New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates have different idea how to run NJ's sprawling NJ Transit and highway systems.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NJ candidates for governor talk about plans for NJ Transit, tolls, NJ Turnpike expansion and more www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Beware of horny Bambi and Buck- they have the urge to merge and a collision will cost you more $ to fix
Deer are mating this fall and the cost to fix the crash damage has gone up
A collision with an 80 to 160 pound animal can result in several thousand dollars to repair, a figure that's higher due to collision avoidance technology.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Beware of horny Bambi and Buck- they have the urge to merge and a collision will cost you more $ to fix
A sad reminder of how dangerous this work is...
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Construction worker killed in fall at Manhattan Gateway tunnel site near Hudson Yards
A construction worker was killed in an accident that occurred near Hudson Yards on a project that would bring the Gateway rail tunnel toPenn Station.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:12 PM
A sad reminder of how dangerous this work is...
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NJ politician channel their best Danny Devito when they told Trump...
Jersey politicians tell Trump - ‘don’t F’ with the Gateway tunnel
In a Danny DeVito fashion, Jersey officials warned Trump "Don't F with the Gateway train tunnel" and demanded he publicly roll back statements is is canceled.
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October 23, 2025 at 5:47 PM
NJ politician channel their best Danny Devito when they told Trump...
Officials Frustrated as administration hasn’t communicated what “termination” means, commuter towns fear an economic fallout www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Here’s what happens to the Hudson River tunnel project linking N.J. and N.Y.C. now that Trump ‘terminated’ it
President Donald Trump said the future of funding the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel is "up to him" but officials said they can't get the administration to clarify what that means.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Officials Frustrated as administration hasn’t communicated what “termination” means, commuter towns fear an economic fallout www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Reposted by Larry Higgs
Bike on over to the big rock concert THIS Saturday at the cemetery—and we’ll watch your bike!
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2:00–10 pm, Bike JC will again be offering our free, secure bike valet parking service at the annual Ghost of Uncle Joe’s rock festival at the Harsimus Cemetery. 1/2
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2:00–10 pm, Bike JC will again be offering our free, secure bike valet parking service at the annual Ghost of Uncle Joe’s rock festival at the Harsimus Cemetery. 1/2
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Bike on over to the big rock concert THIS Saturday at the cemetery—and we’ll watch your bike!
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2:00–10 pm, Bike JC will again be offering our free, secure bike valet parking service at the annual Ghost of Uncle Joe’s rock festival at the Harsimus Cemetery. 1/2
Saturday, Oct. 25, 2:00–10 pm, Bike JC will again be offering our free, secure bike valet parking service at the annual Ghost of Uncle Joe’s rock festival at the Harsimus Cemetery. 1/2
Gift article- when you get these texts, laugh (at how bad an attempt it is), block (the dumbasses) and delete. Don’t ever click www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Don’t click fake ‘DMV’ text. Scams cost consumers half a billion dollars in losses
New Jersey consumers lost hundreds of millions dollars when they clicked on fake text messages claim they had a E-ZPass or motor vehicle violation. Police warned they haven't gone away.
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October 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Gift article- when you get these texts, laugh (at how bad an attempt it is), block (the dumbasses) and delete. Don’t ever click www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Gift article- Trumps’ tunnel termination turns into heated NJ governor’s race issue
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Sherrill vows to sue over Trump’s termination of Hudson River tunnel project
Mikie Sherrill criticized President Donald Trump for "terminating" the Gateway Hudson River Rail Tunnel project.
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October 16, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Gift article- Trumps’ tunnel termination turns into heated NJ governor’s race issue
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Reposted by Larry Higgs
Hello, Bluesky! 👋
For my first post, I’d like to highlight the next NJ TRANSIT Customer Listening Forum.
Our Rail, Bus, and Light Rail teams will be at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia starting at 4:00 PM on October 21st to collect feedback and comments from passengers.
Spread the word! 🚆🚌🚋💬
For my first post, I’d like to highlight the next NJ TRANSIT Customer Listening Forum.
Our Rail, Bus, and Light Rail teams will be at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia starting at 4:00 PM on October 21st to collect feedback and comments from passengers.
Spread the word! 🚆🚌🚋💬
October 15, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Hello, Bluesky! 👋
For my first post, I’d like to highlight the next NJ TRANSIT Customer Listening Forum.
Our Rail, Bus, and Light Rail teams will be at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia starting at 4:00 PM on October 21st to collect feedback and comments from passengers.
Spread the word! 🚆🚌🚋💬
For my first post, I’d like to highlight the next NJ TRANSIT Customer Listening Forum.
Our Rail, Bus, and Light Rail teams will be at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia starting at 4:00 PM on October 21st to collect feedback and comments from passengers.
Spread the word! 🚆🚌🚋💬
A surprise move that Jersey officials vow to fight. www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Trump ‘terminates’ $16 billion Hudson River tunnel project linking N.J. and N.Y.C.
President Trump said funding for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project is "terminated" at a press conference. New Jersey officials said they will fight to keep the commuter rail project moving.
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October 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
A surprise move that Jersey officials vow to fight. www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Going to Philly? PATCO is suspended. www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Power problem shuts down PATCO service between N.J. and Philly
An electrical problem has caused PATCO service to be indefinitely suspended Wednesday morning.
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October 15, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Going to Philly? PATCO is suspended. www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Reposted by Larry Higgs
Listen: @commutinglarry.bsky.social joined us today to talk about the state of NJ Transit.
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30 Issues in 30 Days: New Jersey Transit | The Brian Lehrer Show | WNYC
Larry Higgs, commuting and transport reporter at NJ Advance, talks about the state of NJ Transit and where the candidates stand on tolls, construction of new transit projects, and more.
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October 3, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Listen: @commutinglarry.bsky.social joined us today to talk about the state of NJ Transit.
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A video from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is being barred from being shown in NJ-NY airports because operators say its too political www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
N.J. travelers won’t see Kristi Noem’s government shutdown video playing in airports
A TSA video by Homeland Security head Kristi Noem about the government shut down won't be seen in metro area airports beaus it's too political.
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October 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A video from DHS Secretary Kristi Noem is being barred from being shown in NJ-NY airports because operators say its too political www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Traffic crash victims could get the same help from the state as victims of violent crimes www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Those hurt in N.J. car crashes could get their own traffic victim’s bill of rights
Victims of serious and deadly car crashed could get the same rights New Jersey extends to victims of violent crimes, including compensation, under a proposed law.
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October 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Traffic crash victims could get the same help from the state as victims of violent crimes www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Gift article- Decision based on a new rule effective today, but three Gateway projects under construction predate a court decision it was based on www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Trump just froze billions for the massive Gateway tunnel project
USDOT Secretary halts Gateway Tunnel, 2nd Avenue Subway project payments until review to determine of the ran afoul of a new federal rule about discrimination.
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October 1, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Gift article- Decision based on a new rule effective today, but three Gateway projects under construction predate a court decision it was based on www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Got article www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
NJ Transit launches investigation into union leaders who were paid $10K for not working
NJ Transit hires integrity monitor to probe practices that led to two union leaders being paid for time off they took around contact negotiations earlier this year.
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September 30, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Got article www.nj.com/news/2025/10...