County official reports NJTPA adopted FY2026—2029 TIP and 'Connecting Communities' long-range plan
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Summary
Officials reported the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority approved the FY2026—2029 Transportation Improvement Program and adopted its long-range plan; a freight presentation highlighted CSX's rail network reach and 2024 revenue.
County officials reported that the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) approved the FY2026—2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and adopted its long-range plan, called "Connecting Communities." County staff said the TIP and long-range plan will move to the NJTPA full board for final action at the next meeting.
As part of the transportation update, the meeting recorded a presentation on freight operations by CSX. Meeting notes state CSX's network reaches about two-thirds of the U.S. population, connects to more than 240 short-line partners and over 70 port terminals, and reported revenue of approximately $14.5 billion in 2024. County leaders framed freight rail as a continuing backbone for moving goods nationwide.
Why it matters: The TIP identifies regional transportation investments and helps prioritize state and federal funding requests. The long-range plan guides transportation priorities across the NJTPA region, and freight statistics underscore the role of rail in local and regional logistics.
The board did not take a separate county vote on the NJTPA actions at the work session; the items were presented as part of a routine regional update and will appear before the NJTPA full board. Officials also noted the county continues local transportation projects tied to regional planning.