# ![@Colleenallreds Avatar](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/cr:twitter::473492029.png) @Colleenallreds Colleen Wilson

Colleen Wilson posts on X about in the, public, jersey, new jersey the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [---] engagements in the last [--] hours.

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### Social Influence

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[finance](/list/finance)  13.76% [countries](/list/countries)  8.26% [technology brands](/list/technology-brands)  2.75% [stocks](/list/stocks)  1.83% [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations)  1.83% [social networks](/list/social-networks)  1.83% [fashion brands](/list/fashion-brands)  0.92% [automotive brands](/list/automotive-brands)  0.92%

**Social topic influence**
[in the](/topic/in-the) 10.09%, [public](/topic/public) 10.09%, [jersey](/topic/jersey) 8.26%, [new jersey](/topic/new-jersey) 7.34%, [breaking](/topic/breaking) 4.59%, [new york](/topic/new-york) 4.59%, [up to](/topic/up-to) 3.67%, [more than](/topic/more-than) 3.67%, [out of](/topic/out-of) 2.75%, [the first](/topic/the-first) 2.75%

**Top accounts mentioned or mentioned by**
[@njtransit](/creator/undefined) [@govmurphy](/creator/undefined) [@northjersey](/creator/undefined) [@amtrak](/creator/undefined) [@njtransits](/creator/undefined) [@njturnpike](/creator/undefined) [@reichnow](/creator/undefined) [@petebuttigieg](/creator/undefined) [@rudezonenjt](/creator/undefined) [@katesobko](/creator/undefined) [@secretarypete](/creator/undefined) [@ftadot](/creator/undefined) [@transitapp](/creator/undefined) [@mta](/creator/undefined) [@fifacom](/creator/undefined) [@politicalstile](/creator/undefined) [@theathleticfc](/creator/undefined) [@lohud](/creator/undefined) [@panynj](/creator/undefined) [@gsparkway](/creator/undefined)

**Top assets mentioned**
[Metlife Inc (MET)](/topic/metlife)
### Top Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

"Someone decided to join the family this weekend Ill be out for a couple of months reading him The Power Broker going over state budgets and reading the daily NJ/transpo newsletters so hell be up to speed when maternity leave ends"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1822985078873407539)  2024-08-12T13:14Z [----] followers, 13.4K engagements


"BREAKING: Gateway says its awaiting $205M in federal funds now that judge-imposed stay expired at [--] pm. But the US Appeals 2nd Circuit clerk referred Trump admin motion to a panel that meets *earliest* Feb. [--]. My story trying to untangle this 👇 https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/02/12/nj-gateway-push-release-frozen-hudson-rail-tunnel-money/88650933007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/02/12/nj-gateway-push-release-frozen-hudson-rail-tunnel-money/88650933007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2022094475972264338)  2026-02-12T23:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The Gateway board meeting was packed today with pols advocates and laborers calling on President Trump to release federal funding for Gateway tunnel work. On Feb. [--] construction on five active project sites - and assembling TBMs - halt. My story: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/01/27/hudson-rail-tunnel-project-funding-stop-layoffs/88377047007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/01/27/hudson-rail-tunnel-project-funding-stop-layoffs/88377047007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2016210479048224769)  2026-01-27T18:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🤔🤔🤔 Read @northjersey if you want to know about parking and transportation at MetLife for eight World Cup games including the final. https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mls/worldcup/2025/04/11/fifa-world-cup-2026-nj-transit-issues/83043862007/ From @TheAthleticFC: FIFA is selling parking passes at [----] World Cup games in Los Angeles for $250 or $300 per matchday and per spot more than the price of some actual match tickets. https://t.co/cRQcYhfpdS https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/mls/worldcup/2025/04/11/fifa-world-cup-2026-nj-transit-issues/83043862007/ From @TheAthleticFC:"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2018814727422632308)  2026-02-03T22:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"BREAKING on court order regarding Gateway tunnel project"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2019931152522330374)  2026-02-07T00:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"In what is considered an "extraordinary and drastic" decision a federal judge ruled in favor of New York and New Jersey to lift the federal government's suspension of funds for the $16B Gateway tunnel project. My story @northjersey : https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/02/06/gateway-tunnel-funding-lawsuit-decision-judge-ny-nj/88553526007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/02/06/gateway-tunnel-funding-lawsuit-decision-judge-ny-nj/88553526007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2019947112323313960)  2026-02-07T01:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Former NJ AG will help Gateway fight Trump despite relation to chair More about Milbank LLP the Grewals and the latest in GDCs federal claims case https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/02/12/gurbir-grewal-joins-gateway-tunnel-legal-team-trump-lawsuit/88613067007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2026/02/12/gurbir-grewal-joins-gateway-tunnel-legal-team-trump-lawsuit/88613067007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2021925311697629695)  2026-02-12T12:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: Gateway commission sues Trump administration for withholding $205M since October for the $16B tunnel program. The timing comes as the project is days away from running out of emergency cash forcing construction to stop Feb. [--]. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/02/02/trump-administration-sued-over-funding-for-gateway-tunnel-project/88476078007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/02/02/trump-administration-sued-over-funding-for-gateway-tunnel-project/88476078007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2018528082504700000)  2026-02-03T03:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Gov. Murphy made a lot of impact on transportation policy during his terms. But people w/o cars who rely on @NJTRANSIT and e-bikes will face some of the harshest impacts from those policies. Will Gov. Sherrill add transpo to her affordability agenda https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/02/13/did-phil-murphy-help-nj-residents-dont-own-cars/88496616007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/02/13/did-phil-murphy-help-nj-residents-dont-own-cars/88496616007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2022285338224345354)  2026-02-13T12:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨🚨🚨 Frozen federal funds start flowing again for Gateway rail tunnel But when will construction resume More on that @northjersey https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/02/13/gateway-rail-tunnel-federal-funds-nj-ny-return/88667186007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2026/02/13/gateway-rail-tunnel-federal-funds-nj-ny-return/88667186007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/2022453663185408308)  2026-02-13T23:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Friday news dump. After 3+ years on the education beat @lohud I'm switching to transportation for @northjersey to cover the @PANYNJ @NJTRANSIT @NJTurnpike and whatever else moves people between the Garden State and NYC. https://www.lohud.com/story/news/transportation/2019/06/13/new-port-authority-bus-terminal-cant-come-quick-enough-weary-bus-riders/1447074001/ https://www.lohud.com/story/news/transportation/2019/06/13/new-port-authority-bus-terminal-cant-come-quick-enough-weary-bus-riders/1447074001/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1139557733529784321)  2019-06-14T15:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"A @NJTRANSIT engineer alerted officials that trains weren't being properly inspected. She was later brought up on disciplinary charges and fired. Here's more on that lawsuit: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2019/08/14/whistleblower-lawsuit-engineer-fired-raising-nj-transit-train-safety-concerns/2007437001/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2019/08/14/whistleblower-lawsuit-engineer-fired-raising-nj-transit-train-safety-concerns/2007437001/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1161690511876513792)  2019-08-14T17:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"The sounds of New Yorkers told us something was happening before any news alert"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1325113967199580161)  2020-11-07T16:32Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Last week I couldnt get the @NJTRANSIT press office to even confirm the existence of an auditor general or department. Now we find out the departments findings and recommendations over the years have been ignored. More on that in the story: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.northjersey.com/amp/6393217002 https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.northjersey.com/amp/6393217002"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1331227696882475009)  2020-11-24T13:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Sen. Blumenthal of Connecticut is the first to mention Gateway in Mayor Pete Buttigieg's hearing asks for a commitment to move this project. PB response: "I've heard this loud and clear from you and others . and look forward to working with you on this to move it forward.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1352283054811840512)  2021-01-21T15:52Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"This little guy decided to join the world today at 1:06 a.m. For once his parents are without words as we soak up all his features. Ill also be taking a rest from all the transportation words for a little while (unless it has to do with car seats). See yall in [--] weeks"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1379590742503489543)  2021-04-07T00:23Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Someone wanted to honor National New Jersey Day and the auspicious @GSParkway announcement today https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2021/07/27/garden-state-parkway-rest-stops-named-famous-people-nj/5390649001/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2021/07/27/garden-state-parkway-rest-stops-named-famous-people-nj/5390649001/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1420123004856586251)  2021-07-27T20:44Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"There will be something truly poetic if Im late for the presser with @PeteButtigieg about needed infrastructure investment because of signal issues. Granted this is apparently because of a freight company but still. UPDATE 2: RVL train #5415 the 9:06 AM departure from Newark Penn Station is currently delayed due to a Conrail signal issue. An update will follow. UPDATE 2: RVL train #5415 the 9:06 AM departure from Newark Penn Station is currently delayed due to a Conrail signal issue. An update will follow"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1424736735284580366)  2021-08-09T14:18Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"We are en route to Westfield @PeteButtigieg is talking to union leaders who stand to benefit from infrastructure investment and job creation"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1424762317204492288)  2021-08-09T15:59Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Buttigieg fans in Westfield"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1424768854090207239)  2021-08-09T16:25Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"These two gals just graduated from Westfield HS and got their AP Gov book signed by @PeteButtigieg Welcome to Westfield Mayor Pete"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1424769741999255553)  2021-08-09T16:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"After a long day the story is up. Heres what happened on Secretary Petes visit to central Jersey today where he got to talk to about [--] mayors who know their stuff when it comes to transportation. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2021/08/09/pete-buttigieg-nj-mayors-bipartisan-pitch-infrastructure-bill/5516033001/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2021/08/09/pete-buttigieg-nj-mayors-bipartisan-pitch-infrastructure-bill/5516033001/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1424863175229460480)  2021-08-09T22:40Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"ICYMI @CityofHoboken got a shout-out yesterday from @SecretaryPete for nearly three years without a traffic-related fatality. Incredible recognition for Hoboken today by @PeteButtigieg highlighting our Vision Zero efforts. Hoboken will continue to serve as a national model by prioritizing pedestrian safety & implementing safety improvements that protect our vulnerable residents. https://t.co/14PtNcceej Incredible recognition for Hoboken today by @PeteButtigieg highlighting our Vision Zero efforts. Hoboken will continue to serve as a national model by prioritizing pedestrian safety &"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1487092132024393734)  2022-01-28T15:56Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"BREAKING: In a rare reversal for the @NJTRANSIT board the entire board voted down two contracts that would have been awarded to @AcademyBus for Hudson County bus service"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1503531180490117125)  2022-03-15T00:39Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Taking a lunch break in solidarity with my @Gannett colleagues around the country"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1557794099931058177)  2022-08-11T18:20Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Myself and [---] colleagues around the country walked off the job today to protest wide-ranging cuts to our newsrooms and to fight for a fair contract. #gannettwalkout https://www.wsj.com/articles/hundreds-of-gannett-staffers-stage-daylong-strike-to-improve-wages-11667557154 https://www.wsj.com/articles/hundreds-of-gannett-staffers-stage-daylong-strike-to-improve-wages-11667557154"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1588512759918235649)  2022-11-04T12:45Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Pals @jeremyzorek and @milesintransit1 decided to traverse the NJ top-to-bottom via @NJTRANSIT local bus service. To pass the time on the 19-hr 43-min journey they counted diners jug handles and @Wawa dubbing the odyssey A Love Letter to NJ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2022/11/23/why-two-college-buds-spent-19-hours-on-10-different-nj-transit-buses/69569746007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2022/11/23/why-two-college-buds-spent-19-hours-on-10-different-nj-transit-buses/69569746007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1595414010480177152)  2022-11-23T13:48Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"A 5-page change in law about @NJTurnpike checking the E-ZPass database before issuing a violation seemed comically simple and logical which begs the questions: Why wasn't that happening before And why did a law have to be passed for this to happen https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2023/02/16/e-zpass-law-nj-tolling-system/69899239007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2023/02/16/e-zpass-law-nj-tolling-system/69899239007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1626274151458537474)  2023-02-16T17:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Not the tweet I expected the @NJTurnpike to like today or ever. A 5-page change in law about @NJTurnpike checking the E-ZPass database before issuing a violation seemed comically simple and logical which begs the questions: Why wasn't that happening before And why did a law have to be passed for this to happen https://t.co/EeqyQSoZbN A 5-page change in law about @NJTurnpike checking the E-ZPass database before issuing a violation seemed comically simple and logical which begs the questions: Why wasn't that happening before And why did a law have to be passed for this to happen"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1626304397130051584)  2023-02-16T19:35Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"First time the little guy is seeing an @Amtrak choo choo up close"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1629998455073505280)  2023-02-27T00:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I join my #Gannett peers in walking out today for a fair contract raises and better healthcare. Ive watched our newsrooms get gutted while wages stayed flat for the past four years. I love my job and serving our community w/solid local journalism but it gets harder every year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1665753343015243776)  2023-06-05T16:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"At the @FTA_DOT grant announcement for Gateway tunnels and @SenSchumer is politely yelling at the workers in the rail yard to pipe down"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1676973970619355137)  2023-07-06T15:18Z [----] followers, 33.5K engagements


"Important to remember that these were the routes operated -- or rather not operated -- by Academy Bus for more than a decade and at the center of the massive fraud scheme settled last year"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1677346134467964928)  2023-07-07T15:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I read [--] decades worth of @northjersey clips about @NJTRANSIT's budget probs to try to contextualize the $1B cliff ahead. Main takeaway: This is far worse. It'll require a different playbook to fix i.e. fare hikes service cuts and layoffs aren't enough https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/07/17/nj-transit-fare-increases-service-cuts-new-fiscal-crisis/70407492007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/07/17/nj-transit-fare-increases-service-cuts-new-fiscal-crisis/70407492007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1680928458736648195)  2023-07-17T13:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Last week late Friday afternoon I obtained the Savills report that compared the Panasonic building and [--] Gateway. Panasonic was $111M cheaper more space efficient and more secure according to the report. That and more new details https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/watchdog/2023/07/21/savills-report-shows-panasonic-was-111m-less-than-gateway-for-njt-hq/70447222007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/watchdog/2023/07/21/savills-report-shows-panasonic-was-111m-less-than-gateway-for-njt-hq/70447222007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1683450371212025857)  2023-07-24T12:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Back from vacay whatd I miss"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1688535475332460544)  2023-08-07T13:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I haven't written my story about this award yet because I have yet to receive any indication about why they won what made them rise above the competition -- all of which was left out of the press releases. 1/2 Last night @GovMurphy scoffed at me when I suggest the bar must be low if NJTransit won an award for best commuter service in country. This morning my train is sitting in the meadowlands [--] minutes and ticking. 1/2 Last night @GovMurphy scoffed at me when I suggest the bar must be low if NJTransit won an award for best commuter service in country. This morning my train is sitting in the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1691828983304684017)  2023-08-16T15:07Z [----] followers, 18.3K engagements


"I finally wrote the story tried to make sense of how @NJTRANSIT has made award-winning achievements while also still letting down commuters and what state leaders should take away from the award. LINK https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/08/28/nj-transit-most-outstanding-award-shows-success-others-say-more-work-to-do/70595108007/ I haven't written my story about this award yet because I have yet to receive any indication about why they won what made them rise above the competition -- all of which was left out of the press releases."  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1696130599201779736)  2023-08-28T12:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The @FTA_DOT is telling @NJTRANSIT to restart the environmental review process for the Northern Branch project i.e. Bergen portion of @NJTRANSIT_HBLR. A new EIS could take 2+ years. Why the sudden change Still trying to figure that out. My latest https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/08/30/nj-transit-hudson-bergen-light-rail-expansion-delayed/70716189007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/08/30/nj-transit-hudson-bergen-light-rail-expansion-delayed/70716189007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1696959737290453266)  2023-08-30T18:55Z [----] followers, 297.6K engagements


"Maybe the year [----] theyll get the light rail to Bergen said Albert Cafiero who headed Bergens transit cmte. He told that to a Record reporter in [----]. I read hundreds of clips from the last [--] years spoke to 12+ people to understand this saga. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/09/19/hudson-bergen-light-rail-no-bergen-nj-spur-why/70788945007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/09/19/hudson-bergen-light-rail-no-bergen-nj-spur-why/70788945007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1704110218957705499)  2023-09-19T12:28Z [----] followers, 14.1K engagements


"Was the recent slow painful death of DeCamp A&C and Coachs private commuter bus service a case of deja vu similar to what predated @NJTRANSITs creation in [----] A deep dive into the history and strained relationship of private bus routes. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/09/28/struggling-nj-private-bus-lines-are-dropping-commuter-service-nj-transit-decamp-coach-ac/70930621007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/09/28/struggling-nj-private-bus-lines-are-dropping-commuter-service-nj-transit-decamp-coach-ac/70930621007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1707356032144482523)  2023-09-28T11:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Incredible scoop from @katesobko that furthers the story about U.S. Sen. Bob Menendezs and his wifes indictment. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2023/10/04/bob-menendez-wife-car-accident-bogota-nj-police-indictment/71051427007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2023/10/04/bob-menendez-wife-car-accident-bogota-nj-police-indictment/71051427007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1709529091425144832)  2023-10-04T11:21Z [----] followers, 43.7K engagements


"Real-time @NJTRANSIT bus departure information suddenly became unavailable this summer. One company @transitapp set out to address it with NJT but hit a brick wall they say. Now thousands of customers are without reliable departure info. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/10/27/nj-transit-riders-travel-app-bus-data-flawed/71326896007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/10/27/nj-transit-riders-travel-app-bus-data-flawed/71326896007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1717876042260427105)  2023-10-27T12:08Z [----] followers, 18.4K engagements


"In [--] weeks ridership is booming on the Newark-Elizabeth-Orange routes @NJTRANSIT took over from @CoachUSAPolicy. Systemwide NJT bus ridership is up 14% since Aug. More frequent and more reliable buses = MORE RIDERSHIP. But it still costs $. My story: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/11/01/nj-transit-bus-ridership-bounced-back-covid/71394013007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/11/01/nj-transit-bus-ridership-bounced-back-covid/71394013007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1719686513359806466)  2023-11-01T12:03Z [----] followers, 10.9K engagements


"Because of this new grant money New Jersey could end up owing less than $500 million on the tunnels project officials said which is well below the nearly $2.2 billion estimate. More in my story https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/11/03/nj-share-gateway-tunnel-project-cost-drop-federal-funding/71438151007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/11/03/nj-share-gateway-tunnel-project-cost-drop-federal-funding/71438151007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1720590465655779823)  2023-11-03T23:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Great story highlighting the issues that don't get talked about during elections especially low-turnout ones like this year. There was virtually no discussion among candidates on NJ Transit's upcoming -- historic-level -- budget shortfalls. But there was a toll increase veto NJ Transit is facing a $1 billion deficit jeopardizing a vital service but candidates haven't been talking about it. Electeds should be "continually paying attention to racial and economic justice issues like public transportation said @alexfromNJ. https://t.co/6b3dCvPycM NJ Transit is facing a $1 billion deficit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1721997949381599349)  2023-11-07T21:07Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🧐🧐🧐 Kudos to @StreetsblogNYC for digging into this lengthy report. These stats stopped me in my tracks. The nerve New Jersey is suing over congestion pricing . yet is about to dump thousands MORE cars onto Canal St. according to the state's own analysis of its insane highway widening project: https://t.co/LTXxiGSwY4 The nerve New Jersey is suing over congestion pricing . yet is about to dump thousands MORE cars onto Canal St. according to the state's own analysis of its insane highway widening project: https://t.co/LTXxiGSwY4"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1722345656465895933)  2023-11-08T20:09Z [----] followers, 13.8K engagements


"Those emails I obtained through specific and targeted OPRA strategies were critical to understanding the behind-the-scenes convos taking place before NJTs controversial HQ RFP. OPRAing emails were essential to unraveling that story and how other bids were $111M cheaper Someone suggested emails should be exempt because the requests are voluminous and burdensome. But OPRA requests for emails expose important stuff. And if reporters had to pay hundreds of dollars for the emails these stories wouldnt have happened: https://t.co/woa13L8Hpi Someone suggested emails should be exempt because the"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1725946696633295299)  2023-11-18T18:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Someone took their first choo choo ride to New York City yesterday to see the @NYTransitMuseum train display at GCT and loved it. The whole way home he asked if it was our stop. We were on the local. 😂"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1728790455951765973)  2023-11-26T14:58Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Its been [--] months since a restructuring announcement was made @NJTRANSIT [--] months to go before @GovMurphy budget address yet theres nothing to show for it except confusion about hiring a consultant. Meanwhile $54M was approved to outfit the new HQ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/12/14/nj-transit-approves-hq-move-budget-deficit/71910345007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/12/14/nj-transit-approves-hq-move-budget-deficit/71910345007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1735290808784351544)  2023-12-14T13:29Z [----] followers, 27.6K engagements


"Shall we name the bull Trenton and chalk this up to a metaphor NJ TRANSIT rail service is subject to up to [--] minute delays between Newark Penn and PSNY due to Police activity near Newark Penn Station. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by PATH and Hoboken Newark Penn and 33rd Street New York. Police activity: https://t.co/XrtIEK5ZGH NJ TRANSIT rail service is subject to up to [--] minute delays between Newark Penn and PSNY due to Police activity near Newark Penn Station. NJ TRANSIT rail tickets and passes are being cross-honored by PATH and Hoboken Newark Penn and 33rd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1735339933307388364)  2023-12-14T16:44Z [----] followers, 10.6K engagements


"2 mos after reporting that real-time bus info was no longer available on 3rd party apps and talks to fix the problem had stalled the data has been cleaned up and @transitapp has real-time @NJTRANSIT bus info again Now the key is maintaining good data. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/12/21/nj-transit-bus-arrival-departure-schedules-app-transit/72001780007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/12/21/nj-transit-bus-arrival-departure-schedules-app-transit/72001780007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1737958617637061096)  2023-12-21T22:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"I wrote about the vagabond life of PSE&Gs trolley car No. [----] and the history of trolley cars in New Jersey that shuttled 451M a year at their peak. Public Service trolleys were so frequent that their patrons were said not to need shelters. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/12/28/this-restored-century-old-nj-trolley-car-has-a-curious-history/71810956007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/12/28/this-restored-century-old-nj-trolley-car-has-a-curious-history/71810956007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1740740733378912656)  2023-12-29T14:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"My NYE resolution this year is to finally finish The Power Broker. Ive been reading it on and off and in between other books for it pains me to say [--] years. 😬🤦♀ Ive got [---] pages to go. At two pages a day I can finish it this year. Keep me honest yall"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1742239302103265405)  2024-01-02T17:39Z [----] followers, 32.9K engagements


"NJ Transit is not mentioned once in @GovMurphys prepared remarks for the State of the State. And the single reference to the Raritan Valley Line is inaccurate. New Gateway tunnels do not guarantee RVL direct access to PSNY without additional capital and operations costs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744830416651948118)  2024-01-09T21:16Z [----] followers, 28K engagements


"Most of you already know the headlines about @NJTRANSIT's proposed 15% fare hike and 3% annual fare increases. So let's just jump to the chase: A first draft of the story more updates forthcoming @northjersey https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/01/24/nj-transit-proposes-15-percent-fare-hike/72337289007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/01/24/nj-transit-proposes-15-percent-fare-hike/72337289007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1750209029702357095)  2024-01-24T17:28Z [----] followers, 10.5K engagements


"While we wait for @GovMurphy response a reminder that he vetoed @NJTurnpike's 3% toll increase in October -- which the NJTA forgot to tell the public was annual when they passed this "index" in [----] during height of pandemic. Some background on that: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2023/11/06/gov-murphy-blocked-2024-nj-turnpike-toll-hike-will-it-stick/71434893007/ Most of you already know the headlines about @NJTRANSIT's proposed 15% fare hike and 3% annual fare increases. So let's just jump to the chase: A first draft of the story more updates forthcoming @northjersey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1750260636041220157)  2024-01-24T20:53Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"It's been three months since @GovMurphy vetoed the @NJTurnpike budget and 3% toll increase -- and today that budget was re-approved by the board with no explanation from the gov about what changed his mind. More on that in my story: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/01/30/nj-turnpike-tolls-to-rise-3-percent-in-2024/72400699007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/01/30/nj-turnpike-tolls-to-rise-3-percent-in-2024/72400699007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1752389411449229427)  2024-01-30T17:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"My whole family uses the service in disgust almost every day. @NJTRANSIT riders did not hold back at last nights meeting calling on the board to stand up against annual fare hikes. Others want a virtual participation option for the public hearings. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/02/14/nj-transit-riders-say-murphy-needs-to-provide-more-state-aid/72590814007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/02/14/nj-transit-riders-say-murphy-needs-to-provide-more-state-aid/72590814007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1757758731746468011)  2024-02-14T13:28Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Heres my story going through practically every detail we know and dont know about the proposed corporate transit fee. It would be the first new state revenue source for @NJTRANSITs patchwork budget framework in more than a decade. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/02/27/nj-transit-budget-woes-fix-murphy-proposes-new-corporate-tax/72760545007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/02/27/nj-transit-budget-woes-fix-murphy-proposes-new-corporate-tax/72760545007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1762822938531684764)  2024-02-28T12:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"NJ @GovMurphy made his [--] mins count @MTA public hearing on congestion pricing via Zoom. But if he tried to do the same @NJTRANSITs hearing on fare increases he had to be in person. By no surprise MTA had [---] in person participants Monday; NJT had [--]. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/03/05/nj-transit-fare-hike-hearing-no-virtual-comment/72847205007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/03/05/nj-transit-fare-hike-hearing-no-virtual-comment/72847205007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1765010715847356540)  2024-03-05T13:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Weve got a crowd here at Secaucus Junction station for @NJTRANSITs ninth public hearing that started at [--] AM. Hoboken Mayor @RaviBhalla is speaking now against the 15% and 3% annual/forever fare hikes"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1766123082517733734)  2024-03-08T15:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For two and a half hours youre onstage youre Mussolini. Theyre yelling your name theyre clapping theyre cheering theyre loving Billy Joel said. Then you jump in a car and you drive into New York traffic and youre just another schmuck in traffic." Billy Joel is ridin the rails. The musician is now only taking the Long Island Rail Road to his MSG shows leaving his private helicopter behind. A win for trains https://t.co/JHd1bMWg98 Billy Joel is ridin the rails. The musician is now only taking the Long Island Rail Road to his MSG shows leaving his private helicopter behind. A win for trains"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1770850856734253439)  2024-03-21T16:31Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ive heard @GovMurphy tell complaining commuters that @NJTRANSIT is largely fixed. So I dove into every performance metric for train bus light rail and Access Link to compare how NJT was in [----] compared to [----]. Heres what I found 👇 https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/03/26/we-looked-at-the-numbers-on-nj-transit-rider-experience-trains-light-rail-bus-service-access-link/73066348007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/03/26/we-looked-at-the-numbers-on-nj-transit-rider-experience-trains-light-rail-bus-service-access-link/73066348007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1772599155694686513)  2024-03-26T12:19Z [----] followers, 16K engagements


"Took me hours to manually count from NJT's Twitter feeds canceled trips on all [--] light rail lines and the [--] bus feeds just to get an idea of cancellation #s lately. Those figures should absolutely be publicly available with the rest -- even if it's a fraction of trips serviced. Another great deep dive on @NJTRANSIT performance from @Colleenallreds. Hope NJ Transit will take note and make figures like bus cancelation and light rail cancelation data publicly available in the future. https://t.co/dsq4YeEDic Another great deep dive on @NJTRANSIT performance from @Colleenallreds. Hope NJ Transit"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1772733932926075070)  2024-03-26T21:14Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Oh. So much for dedicated funding for @NJTRANSIT. Gov. Murphy says proposed business tax won't be permanent https://t.co/VJP32IIHu8 via @NikitaBiryukov_ Gov. Murphy says proposed business tax won't be permanent https://t.co/VJP32IIHu8 via @NikitaBiryukov_"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1773683158661099540)  2024-03-29T12:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A restructuring analysis of @NJTRANSIT ordered to take place a year ago recently began though the scope and contract have been withheld for 2+ months. Yet the board is voting on a fare proposal with long-term financial implications today. My story https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/04/10/nj-transit-fare-hike-vote-2024-without-report-fiscal-woes/73266631007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/04/10/nj-transit-fare-hike-vote-2024-without-report-fiscal-woes/73266631007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1778020661786484774)  2024-04-10T11:22Z [----] followers, 17K engagements


"I received the RFQ for the restructuring analysis of @NJTRANSIT (still waiting on actual contract). The main goal of the study is find $600M in cuts to NJTs budget in FY25 and FY26 a key detail withheld from public before the fare hike vote yesterday. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/04/11/nj-transit-contract-to-cut-costs-hidden-before-fare-hike-vote/73284304007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/04/11/nj-transit-contract-to-cut-costs-hidden-before-fare-hike-vote/73284304007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1778385198431834293)  2024-04-11T11:30Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"For those following the OPRA modernization bill saga unfolding in Trenton heres a real live example of OPRA modernization playing out in real time. Thanks for the shoutout @NJMonitor and @terrencemcd"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1778440109743841304)  2024-04-11T15:08Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Free public transport tax exemptions no conflicting major events special access roads just some of the demands in agreements struck w/@FIFAcom for World Cup [----]. Yet @GovMurphy wont say what the est taxpayer cost is. The story w/@katesobko 👇 https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2024/04/16/what-nj-can-and-cant-do-under-world-cup-contract/73210725007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/2024/04/16/what-nj-can-and-cant-do-under-world-cup-contract/73210725007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1780192894852162031)  2024-04-16T11:13Z [----] followers, 31.2K engagements


"Who is funding the imaginary province of "New York/New Jersey" to host eight World Cup matches in [----] So far only New Jersey it seems. A must-read folo from @katesobko to yesterday's story about the secret agreements struck between NJ and @FIFAcom https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2024/04/17/fifa-world-cup-2026-how-nj-nyc-share-costs/73347219007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/new-jersey/2024/04/17/fifa-world-cup-2026-how-nj-nyc-share-costs/73347219007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1780615102661640340)  2024-04-17T15:11Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Missed the transportation hearings Here is the overview of four main topics legislators were interested in: - budget problems @NJTRANSIT - pedestrian fatalities - @NJTurnpike widening - post-election rationale of toll increases after veto https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/04/18/nj-transit-fares-nj-turnpike-toll-hikes-questioned-trenton/73361823007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/04/18/nj-transit-fares-nj-turnpike-toll-hikes-questioned-trenton/73361823007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1780919537400963457)  2024-04-18T11:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The must-read on the fallout from the congestion pricing news. An emotional and visibly shaken Janno Lieber gathered his troops on Wednesday morning to tell them congestion toll program was dead. He told them the work mattered; the last second loss stung. And source after source says there's no Plan B. -- https://t.co/KGbpG0QzEr An emotional and visibly shaken Janno Lieber gathered his troops on Wednesday morning to tell them congestion toll program was dead. He told them the work mattered; the last second loss stung. And source after source says there's no Plan B. -- https://t.co/KGbpG0QzEr"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1799056765558083954)  2024-06-07T12:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Yet another horrible commuting morning for those on the NEC one of many in the past few weeks months its starting to really add up. I have questions in to Amtrak about what is going on here. Service Disruption: As of 7:54am ET All rail services operating through New York (NYP) will experience delays due to scheduled track maintenance resulting in single-tracking. Delays of up to 25-30 minutes are expected. We will update. Service Disruption: As of 7:54am ET All rail services operating through New York (NYP) will experience delays due to scheduled track maintenance resulting in"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1799058093776802292)  2024-06-07T12:37Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Please note Record reporter @PoliticalStile is not a known or alleged member of the Norcross team just caught in the crossfire of this picture. Update: Norcross presser is now headed outside after state troopers said Norcross team cannot hold presser inside the @NewJerseyOAG headquarters. https://t.co/WZJ6UQ7PDA Update: Norcross presser is now headed outside after state troopers said Norcross team cannot hold presser inside the @NewJerseyOAG headquarters. https://t.co/WZJ6UQ7PDA"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1802768733796217176)  2024-06-17T18:22Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Delays of 3-4 hours and unpredictable commutes for @NJTRANSIT and @Amtrak customers is becoming the norm again on the NEC. Is another Summer of Hell approaching Should long outages of work be considered A deep dive into that and other questions https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/19/summer-delays-for-riders-nj-transit-amtrak-plan-repairs-northeast-corridor/74072161007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/19/summer-delays-for-riders-nj-transit-amtrak-plan-repairs-northeast-corridor/74072161007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1803395177043591227)  2024-06-19T11:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"The whole point of this story was to ask @Amtrak and @NJTRANSIT whether a period of longer outages (a la 2017) to updating catenary is being considered Kevin Corbett said only as a last resort. I dont see how were not at last resort levels. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/19/summer-delays-for-riders-nj-transit-amtrak-plan-repairs-northeast-corridor/74072161007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/19/summer-delays-for-riders-nj-transit-amtrak-plan-repairs-northeast-corridor/74072161007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1804143935087841544)  2024-06-21T13:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Starting to see NJs congressional delegation weigh in on the deluge of delays and cancellations @NJTRANSIT and @Amtrak riders have been regularly subjected to for weeks. I popped into NYC tonight to meet with workers with SEIU [----] and this was the mess when I got back to Penn Station. Absolutely unacceptable for all the NJ workers trying to get home. I voted to pass the infrastructure law so we can fix neglected infrastructure and make necessary https://t.co/HE4oz0b8mN I popped into NYC tonight to meet with workers with SEIU [----] and this was the mess when I got back to Penn Station."  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1805435798223044898)  2024-06-25T03:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"NJ Transit engineers could go on strike as early as July [--] after a federal board ended mediation between the public transit agency and the union representing locomotive engineers. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/25/nj-transit-engineers-could-strike-as-soon-as-july-25/74209845007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/25/nj-transit-engineers-could-strike-as-soon-as-july-25/74209845007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1805728841077321868)  2024-06-25T22:24Z [----] followers, 40.6K engagements


"For weeks @Amtrak and @NJTRANSIT have been trying to get to the bottom of why wires are getting tangled with pantographs. I got an update on that investigation. Plus pressure is mounting from @FrankPallone and the NJ Reps to finally replace old wires. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/26/nj-transit-delays-amtrak-pressured-fix-old-wires/74210552007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/06/26/nj-transit-delays-amtrak-pressured-fix-old-wires/74210552007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1805930002459869637)  2024-06-26T11:43Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Janno Lieber doesn't miss an opportunity to dig at NJ at today's @MTA board meeting in his preamble to today's congestion pricing update. "You cannot beat that [----] Metro-North on-time performance Im looking over at New Jersey you wish you had it dont ya.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1805981795801792643)  2024-06-26T15:09Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨👀🚨 @GovMurphy is holding a press conference with @Amtrak and @NJTRANSIT tomorrow. I will coincidentally be on an Amtrak train to Utica for a wedding god willing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1806133913422610531)  2024-06-27T01:14Z [----] followers, 11.7K engagements


"Calls are growing for @GovMurphy and @NJTRANSIT to pause the fare hikes set to start Monday. Assemblywoman @NancyFMunoz made this case yesterday given the potential CTF deal sending an additional $1B to NJT this year that could cover the FY25 deficit. Mikie Sherrill says NJ Transit should cancel upcoming fare hikes https://t.co/DYSXxz57Fp Mikie Sherrill says NJ Transit should cancel upcoming fare hikes https://t.co/DYSXxz57Fp"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1806325445949788588)  2024-06-27T13:55Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"On a personal note made it to Utica and they had some cool heritage rail cars there and the station is beautiful. 🚨👀🚨 @GovMurphy is holding a press conference with @Amtrak and @NJTRANSIT tomorrow. I will coincidentally be on an Amtrak train to Utica for a wedding god willing. https://t.co/59YhqNl6Gu 🚨👀🚨 @GovMurphy is holding a press conference with @Amtrak and @NJTRANSIT tomorrow. I will coincidentally be on an Amtrak train to Utica for a wedding god willing. https://t.co/59YhqNl6Gu"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1806423224260985171)  2024-06-27T20:23Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""Trenton's ruling Dems acted only when the crisis became a widespread media problem even though . aging unreliable equipment has been the chief source of cancellation." A must-read from @PoliticalStile on why @NJTRANSIT's status quo is here to stay. https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/columnists/charles-stile/2024/07/01/nj-budget-2025-three-men-in-a-room-decide-too-much-for-garden-state/74238743007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/columnists/charles-stile/2024/07/01/nj-budget-2025-three-men-in-a-room-decide-too-much-for-garden-state/74238743007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1807799554986701292)  2024-07-01T15:32Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"A more thorough background on the decades of neglect on @Amtraks Northeast Corridor; everyone should read whove been stuck or affected by recent delays and cancellations. It reiterates a question everyone should be asking: Why arent there immediate plans to update the wires THE WIRES: How deferred maintenance short-staffing a shelved modernization mismanagement and starving Amtrak for decades set the stage for crippling electrical failures on NE Corridor a decrepit power grid that slows down service even when it works: https://t.co/USAoBxoqwP THE WIRES: How deferred maintenance short-staffing"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1811016246948667687)  2024-07-10T12:34Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""Never in my life have I seen such consistently bad service on @NJTRANSIT and it is starting to affect my well being." I've increasingly heard about declines in mental health because of how unpredictable service is. An open letter to @GovMurphy https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2024/07/11/nj-transit-phil-murphy-has-to-step-up-and-fix-it/74358505007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/opinion/2024/07/11/nj-transit-phil-murphy-has-to-step-up-and-fix-it/74358505007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1811762832158892041)  2024-07-12T14:01Z [----] followers, 26.9K engagements


"When @NJTRANSIT took over for Coach A&C and DeCamp they improved service ridership increased but struggled to aid Monmouth routes abandoned by Transdev Can NJT keep up as private bus market craters Plus a look at how @boxcartransit found a niche https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/07/17/nj-transit-steps-in-private-companies-drop-bus-routes/74380572007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/07/17/nj-transit-steps-in-private-companies-drop-bus-routes/74380572007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1813545163756888067)  2024-07-17T12:03Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Commuters have been through hell this summer navigating delays cancellations diversions miscommunications shoving crowds. One said she feels gaslit by the lack of response from @NJTRANSIT. Tired of waiting for change riders have their own demands. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/07/24/nj-transit-riders-irritation-grows-over-unreliable-trains/74513522007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/07/24/nj-transit-riders-irritation-grows-over-unreliable-trains/74513522007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1816081404209304031)  2024-07-24T12:02Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Another letter led by @RepSherrill and co-signed with NJ delegation to @SecretaryPete to pressure @Amtrak into using state-of-good-repair $ for Northeast Corridor upgrades now. Here's the latest: https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/07/26/train-delays-for-nj-riders-prompt-angry-letter-from-mikie-sherrill/74558671007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/07/26/train-delays-for-nj-riders-prompt-angry-letter-from-mikie-sherrill/74558671007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1816877557272256614)  2024-07-26T16:45Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""Even during the week its not just a leisure bridge its become more than ever a commuting connection between the two sides of the river. So why does the busiest bridge in the world close to cyclists and pedestrians overnight but not vehicles https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/08/06/the-gwb-is-open-247-just-not-to-cyclists-or-walkers-heres-why/74652717007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/08/06/the-gwb-is-open-247-just-not-to-cyclists-or-walkers-heres-why/74652717007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1820795041935155516)  2024-08-06T12:12Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"SCOOP: NJ Transit police investigated for allegedly abusing overtime falsifying police reports My story https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/08/08/nj-transit-police-investigated-allegedly-padding-overtime/74688555007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2024/08/08/nj-transit-police-investigated-allegedly-padding-overtime/74688555007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1821516157607669795)  2024-08-08T11:57Z [----] followers, 18.4K engagements


"Thanks all for the well wishes Someone decided to join the family this weekend Ill be out for a couple of months reading him The Power Broker going over state budgets and reading the daily NJ/transpo newsletters so hell be up to speed when maternity leave ends. https://t.co/hOGz5aJqFF Someone decided to join the family this weekend Ill be out for a couple of months reading him The Power Broker going over state budgets and reading the daily NJ/transpo newsletters so hell be up to speed when maternity leave ends. https://t.co/hOGz5aJqFF"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1823762596316541232)  2024-08-14T16:44Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Ive asked why this info disappeared and was told it doesnt fluctuate enough even though there are severe fluctuations in the little data made available. Also worth mentioning @ReichNow brought my attention to this and has asked repeatedly at board mtgs but no response yet. @brianvan My favorite bit is how they once had the equipment type breakdowns then @Colleenallreds did a story about how often their new stuff was breaking. Then NJT pulled the data but never change the narrative type on the graphic that now tells readers to dive into whats not there. @brianvan My favorite bit is how they"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1827774625406693879)  2024-08-25T18:26Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"After [--] months away Im back from mat leave Before I start asking what my first few stories should be I found this in a Christmas photo album at my parents house last week. Had to be my first time riding @NJTRANSIT. Ok enough nostalgia what should I get working on"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1873700495740785050)  2024-12-30T11:59Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Traffic was flowing smoothly on Seventh Avenue this morning in front of Macys like Ive never seen it. Even more jarring it was quiet. I dont think I heard one honk"  
[X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1877714002253344902)  2025-01-10T13:47Z [----] followers, 30.7K engagements


"BREAKING: Kris Kolluri fires two and hires/shifts new department heads on first day leading @NJTRANSIT More on this and Kolluri's priorities for the next [--] months detailed in an exclusively obtained memo sent to the agency's [-----] employees today. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2025/01/16/nj-transit-kris-kolluri-richard-schaefer-john-gray/77750894007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2025/01/16/nj-transit-kris-kolluri-richard-schaefer-john-gray/77750894007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1879998503583379501)  2025-01-16T21:05Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"More change in the Kolluri era NJ Transit scraps plans for a permanent bus terminal at MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup games in [----]. More on that and the cost in my story today. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2025/03/05/nj-transit-nixes-metlife-stadium-bus-terminal-2026-fifa-world-cup/81378805007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2025/03/05/nj-transit-nixes-metlife-stadium-bus-terminal-2026-fifa-world-cup/81378805007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1897270322560426392)  2025-03-05T12:57Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Rare chuckles were uttered during NJ Transit's board meeting today after a Jersey City resident spoke about congestion pricing: "I want to be stuck in traffic that is our heritage in New Jersey and by God it must be protected"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1899577792481677815)  2025-03-11T21:46Z [----] followers, 54.6K engagements


""Less traffic is a slippery slope. What comes next Investment in public transit which is cheaper and greener and safer for our children.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1899577796118348239)  2025-03-11T21:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


""If I spend less time in traffic what am I supposed to do . spend it with my family Please dont release the data for bus performance under congestion pricing nothing good could possibly come of it. Being stuck in traffic is our heritage and it must be protected.""  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1899577799054066000)  2025-03-11T21:46Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"NEW: the Port Authority tunnels and bridges January [----] data is finally here and I took a first pass at dissecting it. First takeaway: [-----] fewer cars crossed between NY and NJ in the first month of congestion pricing. More https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2025/03/21/nyc-congestion-pricing-holland-tunnel-traffic/82583967007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2025/03/21/nyc-congestion-pricing-holland-tunnel-traffic/82583967007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1903081954670477419)  2025-03-21T13:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Nearly a quarter of our staff were earning less than $40k. this contract is monumental. ✊ ANOTHER BIG GANNETT WIN: @therecordguild has won a historic first contract lifting long-stagnant wages by over 25% on average and averting a planned walkout. More here. https://t.co/fnX4gcH08r https://t.co/MngqP6XZ1m ANOTHER BIG GANNETT WIN: @therecordguild has won a historic first contract lifting long-stagnant wages by over 25% on average and averting a planned walkout. More here. https://t.co/fnX4gcH08r https://t.co/MngqP6XZ1m"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1904226638914634028)  2025-03-24T17:39Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Im in Miami for a bachelorette and my flight got in early so I took @GoBrightline to West Palm to see my cousin. Long story short barely made my train pics are minimal but wow. Conductors more akin to flight attendants. A cool experience my selfie neighbor thought so too"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1907824115823644704)  2025-04-03T15:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"BREAKING: BLET overwhelmingly (87%) reject tentative contract with @NJTRANSIT. 93% if eligible members voted. Story to come"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1912239904609681478)  2025-04-15T20:21Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"🚨🚨🚨 BREAKING: They have a deal and strike is ending according to a source close to the negotiations and confirmed by the union. Story is coming momentarily exclusively @northjersey"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1924235653861999067)  2025-05-18T22:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Residents in the South Ward of @CityofNewarkNJ have never had access to the @EWRairport train station stymying mobility for residents who most need public transit. Now a $160M project is underway to right that wrong. https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2025/06/13/newark-airport-train-station-access-facility/84191302007/ https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/transportation/2025/06/13/newark-airport-train-station-access-facility/84191302007/"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/1933649765855547535)  2025-06-13T22:16Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Harrison firefighters putting out lingering flames at #Playland carousel. Details story to come"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/884161760420384768)  2017-07-09T21:26Z [----] followers, [--] engagements


"Lincoln High School students doing a reading during #NationalSchoolWalkout"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Colleenallreds/status/973924088153505792)  2018-03-14T14:09Z [----] followers, [---] engagements

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