A NJ Transit project to build a facility to park trains has ballooned by $116 million, according to a report from NJ.com.
“From the outrageous price tag on their new headquarters, to this news of a $497 million project to park trains, NJ Transit continues to overspend on projects while neglecting the one thing riders need—reliable service,” Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco said in a statement. “New Jerseyans deserve better stewardship of their tax dollars and that starts with an audit of NJT so we know exactly how to fix the dismal service NJT is currently providing.”
In 2023, Bucco questioned NJ Transit’s decision to lease a new headquarters, arguing that the bloated costs would be passed on to taxpayers and riders through fare hikes and increased taxes. Since then, NJ Transit raised fares by 15%, and the administration of Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy approved a tax hike on businesses.
During NJ Transit’s 2024 “summer of hell,” which saw more than 1,820 cancellations, Bucco led the call for more transparency and accountability, including calls to conduct an updated audit of NJ Transit. According to Bucco’s office, Murphy appeared on an episode of Power and Politics in July and announced that the administration was working with North Highland to conduct an updated audit of NJ Transit.
