Message from
Executive Director Ronnie Hakim
April 20, 2015
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Earlier this month, I communicated with all of you the challenges we are facing in the coming fiscal year and the steps being taken to address a significant budget gap. Although NJ TRANSIT has identified more than $40 million in reductions in overtime, fuel savings, energy and vehicle parts efficiencies, the agency still faces an approximate $60 million budget gap for the 2016 fiscal year. To close the gap, fare and service adjustments are being proposed for consideration.
Today, Monday, April 20, 2015, we are announcing fare and service adjustment proposals and our schedule of hearings to obtain public comment.
NJ TRANSIT will hold nine scheduled public hearings and one information session beginning Saturday, May 16, 2015 to allow the public the opportunity to learn more about the proposed fare increases and service changes and offer comments before the plan is considered by the Board of Directors on July 8, 2015. The proposed service and fare changes would take effect in September 2015 and on October 1, 2015, respectively.
The proposed fare adjustment would be an average of 9 percent for the majority of NJ TRANSIT customers.
Beginning today, additional information regarding the fare and service adjustment plan can be found on www.njtransit.com.
I want to thank you for your continued efforts in service to the people of New Jersey.