The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

To her PATH colleagues, Deputy Director Sanchita Banerjee-Jimenez is a leader of rare skill, insight and accomplishment. Now, Railway Age Magazine has taken that message international, recognizing Sanchita as one of North America’s top ‘Women in Rail’ for 2024. The award honors women who excel at leadership and drive industry change. As a transportation executive whose achievements span more than 20 years of service, Sanchita has distinguished herself as a dynamic and influential figure across the industry. Her story is part of the magazine’s November issue: https://ow.ly/ZXEY50Uaez1 Congratulations Sanchita!

NEW: The Port Authority has awarded joint-venture firm Tutor Perini/O&G with a design-build contract to replace Newark Liberty International Airport's existing outmoded AirTrain system. The project will include a 2.5-mile elevated rail structure, known as the guideway, and three new stations for the new AirTrain system that will align with the ongoing redevelopment of the airport. “Our major airports are the front doors of this region for the rest of the world and ensuring easy, reliable public transit to and from the airport is critical,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “As we embark on the Newark vision plan, a new AirTrain is essential to both meeting increasing volumes at our airports and delivering a world-class passenger experience for Newark Liberty passengers.” Learn more about our plans to reimagine Newark Liberty: https://ow.ly/AT0u50U7qZi #ANewEWR #Aviation #Redevelopment

BREAKING: JFK International Airport has been named Business Traveller's Best Airport in North America for the second consecutive year! This award, based on a global survey of readers, is widely recognized as a benchmark for excellence in the industry. It marks the start of future accolades as we completely transform the nation's busiest international airport. “Our goal is to transform the airport into one that rivals the best in the world,” said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. “Today’s award shows that we are not only well on our way to our goal, but that we are building a new world class airport while we are simultaneously operating what has been named the best airport in North America.” #AWholeNewJFK will include two huge new international terminals, upgrades to existing terminals, a new parking structure, a new, simplified roadway network, and the largest solar array in NY State. Learn more: https://ow.ly/oocR50U8kCv #Best #Airport #Award

Improving Accessibility in Public Transit: PATH System’s Proposed 50% Fare Reduction for Riders with Disabilities New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, and the Port Authority have announced a proposal to implement a 50% fare reduction for PATH riders with disabilities—mirroring the fare reduction available to senior riders. If approved, the plan would begin in the summer of 2025 and debut alongside the continued rollout of the TAPP tap-and-go system, aiming to enhance both affordability and ease of access. As Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton expressed, "We are proud to build inclusivity into the PATH system – but we can always do more." This initiative is part of the Port Authority’s broader efforts to improve infrastructure and accessibility across the PATH system, including significant investments in the PATH Improvement Plan and PATH Forward program. Learn more: https://ow.ly/7TXy50U8jzg #Accessibility #PublicTransportation #PATH

From January 30 to February 25, 2025, the Port Authority and NY Waterway will offer expanded ferry and bus services for PATH riders as Hoboken station undergoes essential infrastructure repairs. We’re focused on keeping commutes smooth with these alternative options:? -Peak ferry service every 10 minutes between Hoboken terminals and Manhattan’s Brookfield Place and Midtown/West 39th Street? -Expanded crosstown bus service from the Midtown terminal? -Extended ferry hours until 10 p.m. weekdays and 12 a.m. on weekends? -New weekend ferry route from both Hoboken terminals to Midtown? This closure will allow us to carry out critical safety repairs and improvements across several elements of the 116-year-old system. The full station closure enables the agency to complete track and station work on an expedited basis that would otherwise necessitate severe schedule reductions and service suspensions repetitively over a prolonged period. Track work will include replacing in-station track, replacing the track switching network outside the station, and repairing 4,500 linear feet of track leading to the station. Station work will include refurbishing the concrete platform surface and replacing four stairways between the station’s mezzanine and platform levels.? PATH will also be increasing service elsewhere in the system, running shuttle buses from Hoboken to Newport and Exchange Place Stations and has partnered with NJ Transit to expand service on the 126 Bus to the Midtown Bus Terminal and to expand Light Rail Service to Newport and Exchange Place For more details, visit the PATH Hoboken station closure website: https://ow.ly/WgBn50U8j8e #PortAuthority #NYWaterway #TransitImprovements #PATH?

This week, we released our proposed $9.4 billion budget for 2025, including $3.6 billion for capital projects as we continue progress on our once-in-a-generation transformation agenda. The 2025 budget will drive key advancements, from rebuilding our major airports and replacing the Midtown Bus Terminal to fully rehabilitating the George Washington Bridge, modernizing seaports, and overhauling PATH’s tracks, stations and signals. Unlike similar agencies that operate and maintain critical infrastructure, the Port Authority does not receive any tax revenue from the states of New York or New Jersey. The Port Authority is a self-funded agency. To address $3 billion in pandemic-related losses and inflationary pressures, while continuing the largest Port Authority capital investment in history, we’re also proposing a $0.25 toll increase for all vehicles in January 2025. We encourage anyone who has not signed up for E-Z Pass, to do so, and save $4.25 per trip. The public is encouraged to participate in the review and comment period, which runs through Dec. 11 https://ow.ly/auK650U85jl

As the holiday travel season approaches, we are excited to share major milestones and investments reshaping regional travel: Key Highlights: - Airports: Redevelopments of JFK, Newark Liberty, and LaGuardia are reaching historic milestones, with LaGuardia recently named Forbes' Best U.S. Airport for 2024. The agency unveiled the EWR Vision Plan and is advancing the replacement of AirTrain Newark. - Midtown Bus Terminal: We advanced early works construction contracts and are close to securing needed federal and local approvals to deliver a world-class facility that will transform the transit experience for the region’s commuters. - PATH: Work continues on the 116-year-old PATH system to improve its reliability and enhance its convenience for commuters, including a new tap-and-go payment system and critical station repairs. - Bridges & Tunnels: Extensive restoration work continues at the George Washington Bridge to replace every single suspension wire and ensure the GWB will continue to serve the region for another 100 years. - Port Infrastructure: Modernization efforts at Port Newark include the $220 million Port Street Corridor Improvement project, reducing congestion and enhancing efficiency. Investments at Howland Hook Marine Terminal on Staten Island will improve efficiency and capacity and will advance the agency’s sustainability goals. These initiatives reflect our commitment to creating a modern, seamless travel experience that meet the demands of our region for the 21st century. “The incredible work done this year is setting the stage for even more improvements for travelers of all kinds,” said Chairman Kevin J. O'Toole. ? Read the full press release for a detailed look at all the transformative efforts: https://ow.ly/18B350U6vkg

The Port Authority’s Office of Second Chance Employment (OSCE), in partnership with the Council for Airport Opportunity, collaborates with employers like Alstom and ABM Industries to help talented individuals embark on new careers. This video highlights some of those incredible success stories—people who have transformed opportunities into careers with the Port Authority and our partners. Are you looking to build a more inclusive workforce? Partner with OSCE and join us in creating opportunities that make a real difference. Find out how you can get involved: https://ow.ly/Kv5a50U3hfj

The NJ Alliance for Action awarded PATH Director/General Manager Clarelle DeGraffe its prestigious Golden Eagle Award for Engineering at its 50th anniversary celebration in New Brunswick, N.J. The Alliance, the region’s premier engineering and construction trades association, recognized Clarelle’s extraordinary career in engineering and her leadership on a range of critical Port Authority projects. These include the rebuild of the World Trade Center and -- as director of PATH since 2019 -- the $2 billion Superstorm Sandy reconstruction program, the rollout of a new fare collection system, and the railroad’s current PATH Forward initiative to modernize the 116-year-old PATH system through track, station, and rail car replacement and rehabilitation. Congratulations Clarelle!

From a park grill in Queens to the Best New Airport Terminal in the World... Carlitos BBQ at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal A is one of many local minority- and women-owned business enterprises that have found success at The Port Authority's airports. "Transitioning from our little food trailer to this bustling airport has been an incredible journey. It’s not just about the food; it’s about the stories and the connections we can forge with people passing through here to their own new destinations. It’s really a perfect fit," said co-owner Carlos Castillo. Learn more: https://ow.ly/RJxX50TWE1I #Airport #Concessions #MWBE