This monthâs BOMA NJ Transportation Report drops like a Halloween candy bag full of NJ Transit delays, TSA drama, and Sopranos reruns. If you were looking for a reason to smile through the gridlock, this oneâs got you covered â with a mix of sharp transportation updates, shady infrastructure delays, and just enough Harrison Ford references to make it feel like a sequel.
Yes, thereâs real intel on whatâs happening with rail cars, airports, PATH, and the state of EVs in the Garden State â but also:
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 ghostly reminder that air traffic controllers were working unpaid during the federal shutdown,
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And a local judge dismissing Bridgegate lawsuits with the same energy your uncle uses to wave off Turnpike toll hikes.
đŚ Whatâs Really Going On:
âď¸ Airports & Air Travel
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Newark Airport took last place in JD Power satisfaction rankings, again. United says âitâs better nowâ â and theyâre hiring more staff to prove it.
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The FAA operated through the federal shutdown, but air traffic controllers were unpaid and overstretched. Thatâs not just spooky â thatâs terrifying.
đ NJ Transit
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Rolled out 80 new rail cars and approved funding for hundreds of new buses and rail cars.
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Internal drama: overpayment errors during the potential strike triggered reimbursement demands and some press headaches.
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Service on Hudson-Bergen Light Rail got a little trick-y in September with unexpected delays making students late for school.
đ PATH & Rail Projects
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PATHâs $430M upgrade is still on track (thankfully).
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Labor issues are brewing: the rail union rejected a contract offer and might be heading toward a strike.
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A new Highlands Rail Trail opened, giving NJ property managers a literal and figurative breath of fresh air.
đŁď¸ Highways & Toll Roads
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Bus fire in Secaucus caused long Turnpike backups. Nothing new, but at least no one blamed it on the Pulaski Skyway this time.
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Remember Bridgegate? A judge tossed a related lawsuit after eight years. Court said: âToo late, buddy.â
đ§ EVs & Autos
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Governor Murphy announced an EV milestone⌠but hybrids still outsell EVs, and Teslaâs market share hit a 6-year low.
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A NHTSA probe was launched into Tesla Model Y door handles, and NJ Transitâs electric buses got swept into a national recall.
đłď¸ Ports, PATH & Policy
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The Port of NY/NJ flexed its economic muscle in a new report.
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Tariff watch: U.S. imposed new duties on imports; Canada rerouted aluminum to Europe. The car market is confused.
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Oh, and the Feds rolled back trail and bike lane funding â possibly the only thing in this report that didnât come with a punchline.
đş Also Featuring:
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Harrison Ford: the only man who doesn’t think the best costume is either Han Solo or Indiana Jones.
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A lost ghost âSopranosâ tale.
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Local sports, diner trivia, and a reminder that the Parkway and Turnpike donât care what day it is â they just want your patience (and your E-ZPass).
đ§ Why It Matters
BOMA NJ property managers need to track more than just building systems â youâre affected daily by transit, infrastructure funding, and yes, whether Harrison Ford is starring in your capital plan budget chart. This report keeps you informed, prepared, and just amused enough to survive your next NJ Transit trip.
đRead the full October 2025 BOMA NJ Transportation Report: BOMA NJ Transportation – October 2025- 2025-10â and stay tuned for November. Because in New Jersey, the only thing scarier than Halloween is pre-Thanksgiving Turnpike traffic.