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03-Apr 2017 NJT NYP derailment (info and workarounds)

03-Apr 2017 NJT NYP derailment (info and workarounds)

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UPDATED after the 4-April PM commute (see NEW below)

NEW: NJT Press release re: extra trains and new ferry service

It’s going to be tough sledding for a while…

The best sources of official info are

  1. www.njtransit.com –  The actual URL for the details may change. So just go there and look for the big message front-and-center on that page.
  2. NJ Transit’s Twiter feed – https://twitter.com/njtransit.
    You do NOT need a Twitter account to go to that site on any browser.
The schedule details vary by line. Read the NJT site to see what will be available to you. 

One constant: Cross honoring remains in effect with NJ TRANSIT bus, private carrier bus, NY Waterway ferry, and PATH at Newark, Hoboken and 33rd Street.

NEW: A list of ways to travel between Manhattan and Hoboken

NEW: A link to the NJT App

Also: Previous Clever Commute contingency blog posts (note: some may be out of date)

The other, best source? Clever Commute!  

  1. In case you are not yet onboard, then please get our free app
  2. Please invite your coworkers to get our free app (https://clevercommute.com/app/).
  3. (also cover LIRR and Metro North)
    We’re onboarding lots of new users today…all are welcome!
  4. Work in the media? (or know someone who does?), please contact us so we can add you to our “media advisory” list
  5. If you have any questions about our best practices for sending alerts, please review them.
  6. We’re on Twitter
    – Follow @clevercommute for general info
    – Get your line-specific alerts as tweets (see clevercommute.com/twitter for all the follows)

To sum it up:

  • Use the official and unofficial channels to stay informed
  • Allocate extra time for your commute
  • Use our free app to share some digital breadcrumbs to help fellow passengers 🙂
  • Be thankful things were not worse 🙂

If you have any questions, please use the Contact feature of our web site.

Travel between Hoboken and Manhattan

Travel between Hoboken and Manhattan

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The links in the Option column generally lead to Trip Planner tools at the provider’s web site

Option

More Info

Ticketing

PATH

(Map)

 Click through and use the opton to Select Line

  • Option 1 – World Trade Center
  • Option 2 – 33rd Street
 MetroCard and SmartLink

NJT Bus

(Map, Schedule)

 Click through and enter your Origin and Destination

  • HOBOKEN BUS TERMINAL IN HUDSON CO
  • PORT AUTHORITY BUS TERMINAL IN NY

Note: The 126 bus may take back roads (approx 30 minute ride)

 NJ Transit App

NJT Light Rail

(Map)

 Click through on Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and enter your Origin and Destination

  • Hoboken
  • Newport
    or
    Exchange Place

(and then take PATH per the above)

 Proof-of-Payment

 

 

 

 

NJ Transit Workarounds

NJ Transit Workarounds

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In the event of an NJ Transit strike, we have crowdsourced these alternative ways to get to/from NYC. Please continue to share via the Contact feature of our web site or via our Facebook page.

Please visit the Clever Commute NJT Strike Command Center for more resources.

These are options above and beyond NJT’s contingency plan.

By train line

 

Northeast Corridor Line

  • NJT Bus – 108, 112, 115 and 129 bus routes

North Jersey Coast Line

  • NJT Bus – 116 and 133/135 bus routes

Gladstone-Morristown Line

Montclair-Boonton Line

Main-Bergen County Line

Pascack Valley Line

Raritan Valley Line

  • NJT Bus – 113 and 114X bus routes

Port Jervis Line

Options for the Montclair / NYC commute

Options for the Montclair / NYC commute

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This is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed or verified by Clever Commute.
Please contact us if you have any fixes to the below or additional suggestions.

NOTE: NJT always does some degree of cross-honoring.
Info: https://www.njtransit.com/tickets/rail-tickets
Click on Travel Flexibility

They also have a page called Know Your Alternates, Backups, and Contingences

Plus: The Lackawanna Coalition published this excellent guide.

All commuters are encouraged to get the free Clever Commute app.

Android app on Google Play

 

Overall Options

(There is clearly a Montclair focus, but this is also applicable to nearby towns)

Facts / Figures / Fares
NJT Bus 101 Makes pickups in Montclair area. Uses Gate 315 at PABT.
Service on weekdays only
NJT Bus 192 Clifton/Allwood Park-N-Ride 7 days a week Published time: ~30 minutes
NJT Bus 191 Willowbrook/MSU 7 days a week
Boxcar (Private bus) Makes pickups in Montclair area. App download required
NJT Train (MoBo) Our train line! Get the NJT app.
NJT Train (SEC) Take train to/from there Very quick trip to NY Penn. This video explains.
NJT Train (M&E) Gladstone / Morristown Line 7 days a week. See NJT map. Some station are nearby.
NJT Train (Main) Runs through Clifton 7 days a week. Station is here.
PnR - North Bergen 320 Park and Ride 7 days a week. This video explains how it works.
PnR - Wayne 19x Park and Ride Check NJT site. There are several similar ones.
Port Imperial Ferry (Private ferry) Take a boat from Weehawken There are other NJ terminals
Harrison PATH Harrison PATH Pay attention to possible changes/re-routing on weekend.
NJT Bus 28 to Train Go to Newark Broad or Newark Penn and then catch train to NYC This doesn't look like an attractive way to go, but keeping it here in case you are really in a pickle.
Light Rail to Newark Penn Branch Brook Park or Grove Street station to Newark Penn Same as above. Note: If you have a weekly or monthly ticket you get unlimited travel on Newark Light Rail during the month the pass is valid