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Maplewood OEM lays out contingency plan if NJ Transit workers strike
Summary
Patrick from the Office of Emergency Management said the township updated its emergency operations plan and issued public notice about contingency service during a potential NJ Transit strike; jitneys will drop at South Orange station, bus frequency between South Orange and the train will increase, and officials are working with South Orange for curb space and a possible Valley shuttle to Port Authority.
Maplewood’s Office of Emergency Management reported that the township has updated its emergency operations plan and prepared contingency measures in case a New Jersey Transit strike begins at midnight Friday.
Patrick said the township issued a public notice describing temporary changes: jitneys will continue running but will drop off at South Orange station instead of Maplewood Station; NJ Transit is increasing bus frequency from South Orange to the train; the township is coordinating with South Orange officials to secure curb space for jitney drop-offs; and staff are exploring a shuttle on Valley to Port Authority that would pick up in Maplewood and South Orange. Officials said they will issue further public notices as plans firm up.
Patrick added that the township has a consultant provided by the state helping to finalize comments on the updated emergency operations plan and that communications with the congressional office were underway to monitor negotiations. "We put out a public notice today on what that'll look like," Patrick said, and emphasized the municipality’s history of proactive emergency planning.
Why it matters: a strike by NJ Transit would disrupt commuter routes; the township’s plan is intended to maintain commuter access and minimize gridlock while coordinating with neighboring South Orange for curb space and with jitney operators.
What’s next: OEM will continue coordinating with South Orange and NJ Transit, will refine curbside arrangements and shuttle routing, and will issue additional public notices to residents with details.
