The moment Gov. Sherrill said this: “In the final working days of the last administration, New Jerseyans were stuck with $3B in extra spending, $2.5 in corporate tax breaks and $240 million in giveaways. That can’t keep happening … it’s not what the people of NJ deserve.”

NJ Turnpike Authority Executive Director Kris Kolluri framed the decision to downsize the Newark Bay Bridge project as "fiscally prudent." More on his remarks, feedback and concerns from Hudson County residents, and details on the first three construction contracts.

Story is up about the history of this controversy, why Gov. Sherrill's reversal from the Murphy administration is significant, and what the next steps are. Story here ⬇️

Here’s the email from the Sherrill admin

🚨🚨 🚨 The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is scaling back the controversial Newark Bay Bridge project (loved by labor; hated by environmentalists/locals). A single-span two-lane bridge with shoulders will begin construction this year. Story coming at NorthJersey.com

SCOOP: Amtrak made last-minute decision to fix switches at a New York Penn Station interlocking during last 10 days of Portal Cutover. Same area as 2017 Summer of Hell repairs. More info at NorthJersey.com

Construction is resuming at Gateway tunnel project sites this week -- after work was paused Feb. 6. Here's the details on what is restarting and what is still on hold.

The son of an Irish immigrant and laborer for Local 472 who was laid off from the Gateway tunnel job was invited as a guest to the State of the Union tonight. I spoke to him about how he's doing and what it means to attend as a guest of US Rep. Pallone www.northjersey.com/story/news/t...

Here’s the latest from NJ Transit regarding service resumption.

The money -- it's back! Gateway tunnel construction expected to resume next week now that $205M was unfrozen by the feds, but are other assurances needed to continue? Here's the latest:

I spoke to the hardened breed of NJ Transit commuters -including school-aged kids - bracing for disruptions after schedules were cut so workers can switch to a new track on the Portal Bridge. Most everyone seemed ready for delays, but hoping for the best.

🚨🚨🚨 Frozen federal funds start flowing again for Gateway rail tunnel But when will construction resume? More on that at NorthJersey.com

Gov. Murphy made a lot of impact on transportation policy during his terms. But people without cars who rely on NJ Transit and e-bikes will face some of the harshest impacts from those policies. Will Gov. Sherrill add transportation to her affordability agenda?

BREAKING: Gateway says it’s awaiting $205M in federal funds now that judge-imposed stay expired at 5 pm. But the US Appeals 2nd Circuit clerk referred Trump admin motion to a panel that meets *earliest* Feb. 23. My story trying to untangle this 👇

BREAKING: Gateway says it’s awaiting $205M in federal funds now that judge-imposed stay expired at 5 pm. But the US Appeals 2nd Circuit clerk referred Trump admin motion to a panel that meets *earliest* Feb. 23. My story trying to untangle this 👇

Former NJ AG will help Gateway fight Trump, despite relation to chair More about Milbank, LLP, the Grewals and the latest in GDC’s federal claims case

One Gateway worker was laid off amid ARC; now has 3 kids at home and no paycheck. Another one has a son w autism and might lose his healthcare benefits. 100+ workers & Gov. Mikie Sherrill shared their personal stories about union work lifting their families.

Now breaking into “Everywhere we go” as the rally continues , calling on Trump to release gateway funding so they can get their jobs back working on gateway tunnel project

Dozens (maybe a couple hundred?) Union workers are standing on 1&9 at the Tonnelle Ave project site for Gateway getting honks and cheers from passing trucks, motorists It is rowdy!

In what is considered an "extraordinary and drastic" decision, a federal judge ruled in favor of New York and New Jersey to lift the federal government's suspension of funds for the $16B Gateway tunnel project. My story at NorthJersey.com

BREAKING: Judge grants TRO in Gateway case

NY, NJ and the federal government were in court today where a judge is planning to issue a decision about whether to unfreeze funds for the Gateway project. I was in the courtroom, here's what was said and what is at stake, plus more details on the $...

Where are my transit people - anyone know more about this old subway/train map on the floor of Grand Central? It looks so cool but the full thing didn’t appear to withstand updates to flooring over the years. I saw it out of the corner of my eye in a tucked away corner near the food concourse.

I visited the Tonnelle Ave project site today where I could see all the tunnel boring machine parts scattered around, collecting snow, waiting to be assembled. A pause in construction will have huge consequences for this $16B tunnel program. My story 👇

Why would NY, NJ sue the Trump admin over Gateway less than 24 hours after a separate federal lawsuit? NY, NJ and Amtrak are responsible for cost overruns if the project goes over budget and behind schedule - estimated to be $20M p/month if construction stops. My story:

Why would NY, NJ sue the Trump admin over Gateway less than 24 hours after a separate federal lawsuit? NY, NJ and Amtrak are responsible for cost overruns if the project goes over budget and behind schedule - estimated to be $20M p/month if construction stops. My story:

BREAKING from my inbox: NJ and NY sue Trump administration over withholding of federal dollars for the Gateway tunnels. This is the second lawsuit filed in federal court regarding Gateway in the last 24 hours. Story coming at NorthJersey.com

🤔🤔🤔 Read NorthJersey.com if you want to know about parking and transportation at MetLife for eight World Cup games, including the final. www.northjersey.com/story/sports...

Gateway commission sues Trump administration for withholding >$205M since October for the $16B tunnel program. The timing comes as the project is days away from running out of emergency cash, forcing construction to stop Feb. 6.

Gateway commission sues Trump administration for withholding >$205M since October for the $16B tunnel program. The timing comes as the project is days away from running out of emergency cash, forcing construction to stop Feb. 6.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants to bring back the controversial deputy executive director role at the Port Authority — and it’s causing some drama with NY. The bigger, unanswered question is what impact — if any — this negotiation will have on the Port Authority’s senior leadership and the two governors.

The Gateway board meeting was packed today with pols, advocates and laborers calling on President Trump to release federal funding for Gateway tunnel work. On Feb. 6, construction on five active project sites - and assembling TBMs - halt. My story:

John Mooney, an ironworker from Astoria, Queens, directed his message to President Trump that he should release the Gateway funds to “make America great.” “Money talks, bullshit walks.” He is one of 1,000 union workers who could lose their job Feb. 6 when funding runs out.

Gateway tunnel board member voted to approve contract to Parsons Corp., her former employer that she still had a substantial financial interest in. Months later, she got a job back at Parsons. My story:

All the details on the four week “cutover” to the new Portal North Bridge were revealed by Amtrak and NJ Transit today. Here are all the details on what will be a 50% reduction in service starting Feb. 15.

SCOOP: After John Harbaugh, the 2nd-most important hiring news in NJ today is at NJ Transit. Kris Kolluri's new SVP of capital delivery (think of it as a defensive coordinator) is an out-of-state poach, someone Kolluri spent years trying to reel in (are we seeing the similarities??)

Things at the Port Authority had “all but come apart” by 2017. After a secret meeting in Newark, Rick Cotton and Kevin O’Toole agreed to help reset the agency. Their bromance has been the cornerstone of that effort. How will things change with Kathryn Garcia? More on that 👇

I talked to Rick Cotton and Kevin O’Toole and a lot of others about their 8-year bromance at the Port Authority - what they got done, what they didn’t - how they went from toxic politics to productivity - O’Toole shared an ethical dilemma - And how Kathryn Garcia will fit in as new ED

I talked to Rick Cotton and Kevin O’Toole and a lot of others about their 8-year bromance at the Port Authority - what they got done, what they didn’t - how they went from toxic politics to productivity - O’Toole shared an ethical dilemma - And how Kathryn Garcia will fit in as new ED

For those of you who have followed my brutal 12-year saga of trying to finish The Power Broker (on the other site that must not be named) - I’m on page 899, just 263 pages to go. I’m (for real this time) finishing it in 2026. Less scrolling, more reading (as I type this on a scroll machine)! 💪💪💪

Disruption is coming to Newark AirTrain starting tomorrow amid construction on its $3.5B replacement. Substitute bus service will mostly impact Airport Train Station customers switching from Amtrak and NJ Transit. More on the hours, days and route 👇

ICYMI some news and background on the decision to have Kolluri lead to large agencies 👇👇👇

Kris Kolluri will stay on to head NJTRANSIT AND will lead the NJ Turnpike. Pretty sure this has not been done before, here’s my story on what this means.

Very interesting — story coming soon.

Here is the latest on construction at the Port Authority Bus Terminal and how it will disrupt commutes for straphangers in the coming years.

Planning for the NJ Turnpike's biggest ever project (the $10.7B Turnpike extension) dates back to at least Gov. Murphy's first term. So why, in the waning days as governor, did he change the plans for a project long mired in controversy? My attempt to answer that ⤵️

Why were the first 10 days of December bad for NJ Transit commuting? Overhead wire issues, signal probs, problems caused by the PNB contractor. I talked to Gery Williams Amtrak about all of it and why he thinks things are trending in the right direction www.northjersey.com/story/news/t...

Safiya Daniels was one of 10 NJ Transit PD officers who shared in a $5.8M settlement over racism allegations in 2012. Now, she's suing a lieutenant who she said harassed her since promotion to detective. It's the 3rd legal action involving him this year. www.northjersey.com/story/news/t...

A bill requiring license, insurance and registration for all e-bike users is racing through lame duck despite heavy pushback and no statewide data about crashes/fatalities. My story on what bike advocates are saying and sole Sen bill sponsor Nick Scutari, who told me he wants an e-bike (!)

“I have like six bicycles in my backyard, no electric ones yet, but I have a motorcycle” - Sen Pres Scutari, future e-bike rider who is sponsoring a bill hated by bike advocates. It would require license, registration and insurance for e-bikes. A deep dive into the bill sailing through lame duck.