Jersey Digs reported March 6 that the plan will use existing rail along NJ Transit's busiest commuter line, which also hosts trains run by Amtrak. The New Jersey State Legislature distributed $50 million for the project through the state's transportation trust fund back in 2017. Officials from the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) recently revealed the aesthetic of what will become the North Brunswick stop along the Northeast Corridor line. (Rendering courtesy of Middlesex County NJ)Ī major endeavor that will bring a new transit stop to a growing community in New Jersey is moving forward as the firm behind North Brunswick's new train station has unveiled the hub's initial design. By 2030, transit and intercity bus systems will have to fill 233,000 bus operator positions, with 220,000 of those hires needed to replace drivers who leave or retire.” The dashboard is designed to provide a nationwide directory of information and help agencies illustrate the benefits of working in public transit.An artist rendering of approved concept design subject to change upon completion of the final design. Zukowski adds that “TWC projects that 13.2% of bus drivers will leave the role each year from 2021 to 2031. Physical attacks on bus drivers became more common beginning in the 2010s and increased at the start of the pandemic.” “Existing skilled workers are leaving transit jobs, frustrated by inflexible schedules, low wages and few opportunities for professional growth.

“The dashboard creates a one-stop shop for ‘visualizations and digestible information about the transit workforce’ that will be continually updated, the Transit Workforce Center said.”Īs Dan Zukowski explains in Smart Cities Dive, since the beginning of the pandemic, working conditions have worsened dramatically for many transit operators. A new online dashboard from the Transit Workforce Center compiles a wealth of data about public transit workforces as part of an effort to help agencies attract and retain workers.

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