Larry Higgs
@commutinglarry.bsky.social
I'm the commuting/transportation reporter for NJ.com, enjoy biking, music (garage through punk), trains. cars, cats (have 2) NYC born, NJ raised. That is me not looking down on the George Washington Bridge main cable.
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Tolls are about to increase on this N.J. expressway. See how much you will have to pay.
Drivers using the Atlantic City Expressway will see the roll out of the first cashless toll collection system on a state toll road and a toll increase in 2026.
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The first NJ toll highway to go cashless and a toll increase. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
The first NJ toll highway to go cashless and a toll increase. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Tolls are about to increase on this N.J. expressway. See how much you will have to pay.
Drivers using the Atlantic City Expressway will see the roll out of the first cashless toll collection system on a state toll road and a toll increase in 2026.
www.nj.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:19 PM
The first NJ toll highway to go cashless and a toll increase. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Dress like it's the 1950s to fly? Flyers, comedians have pretty uncivilized reaction to USDOT air travel civility campaign
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Trump admin urges even less comfort on packed planes. Passengers say it won’t fly.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy wants people to 'bring back civility' on planes. Comedians and social media ripped into him for it.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Dress like it's the 1950s to fly? Flyers, comedians have pretty uncivilized reaction to USDOT air travel civility campaign
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With record breaking millions of people expected to fly this Thanksgiving, USDOT boss says billions of $ still needed t fix aging air traffic control system. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Billions more are needed to fix nation’s air traffic control, feds say on eve of the busiest Thanksgiving travel period on record
With record numbers flying this Thanksgiving USDOT Secretary Duffy asked travelers for patience and congress for $20 billion to fund air traffic control modernization.
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November 24, 2025 at 11:52 PM
With record breaking millions of people expected to fly this Thanksgiving, USDOT boss says billions of $ still needed t fix aging air traffic control system. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Credited with rebuilding the Port Authority in the post Bridgegate scandal era, Cotton oversaw massive projects on land, sea and at the airports. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Port Authority boss who rebuilt agency after Bridgegate to retire in 2026
Rick Cotton who led the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for almost 9 years will retire after building massive projects in both states.
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November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Credited with rebuilding the Port Authority in the post Bridgegate scandal era, Cotton oversaw massive projects on land, sea and at the airports. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Drivers using the NJ Turnpike have seen an almost 50% total toll increase and those using Garden State Parkway, almost a 40% increase since 2020. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Motorist group demands Murphy or Sherrill veto 2026 Turnpike, Parkway toll hike
Both Gov. Phil Murphy and Gov.-Elect Mikie Sherrill were call on to stop the New Jersey Turnpike Authority's 3% annual toll increase as costs and inflation increases.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Drivers using the NJ Turnpike have seen an almost 50% total toll increase and those using Garden State Parkway, almost a 40% increase since 2020. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
The lights on Broadway weren’t bright enough to keep this little bus company in business- taking it over will cost more than $1 million
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NJ Transit steps in to keep buses running for a 6th time after a private company quits
The lights will go out at the legacy Broadway Bus Company at the end of November.
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November 18, 2025 at 12:11 AM
The lights on Broadway weren’t bright enough to keep this little bus company in business- taking it over will cost more than $1 million
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Turkey day travel is cleared for takeoff- keep the giblet gravy to yourself
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Will Newark Airport bounce back for Thanksgiving now that FAA lifted restrictions?
The lifting of federal flight restrictions Monday morning has some airline officials feeling optimistic about handling the crush of Thanksgiving holiday travelers.
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November 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Turkey day travel is cleared for takeoff- keep the giblet gravy to yourself
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NJ Transit riders have a customer advocate who’s gotten change, but commuters said the agency needs to better publicize his position. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
This NJ Transit advocate has been trying to fix your commute, but you probably don’t know he exists
After one year on the job, NJ Transit's customer advocate says he's made some improvements even if most people are unaware of his job.
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November 16, 2025 at 2:30 PM
NJ Transit riders have a customer advocate who’s gotten change, but commuters said the agency needs to better publicize his position. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Concerns were that proof of age- disability ID would be limited for NJ Transit fare discounts
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NJ Transit clears up confusion about ID’s for senior, disabled riders discounts
The agency's misleading announcement about ID requirements sparked fear among elderly and disabled riders.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Concerns were that proof of age- disability ID would be limited for NJ Transit fare discounts
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This is a huge thing for PATH riders who will see better more freqeunt service starting in March 2026. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Historic $45B plan will build new airport terminals, add rail service, but tolls and fares will rise
The Port Authority of NY and NJ proposed a $45 billion 10-year capital plan to fund several projects.
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November 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
This is a huge thing for PATH riders who will see better more freqeunt service starting in March 2026. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
NJ Transit, union spar over allegations, this is first time I've ever been about to use "farkakteh" in a direct quote
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NJ Transit says preliminary probe found union leaders were paid $10K for not working
Union officials have pushed back, saying their leaders were willing to discuss the matter but NJ Transit investigators did not question them.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:08 PM
NJ Transit, union spar over allegations, this is first time I've ever been about to use "farkakteh" in a direct quote
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NJ Transit’s boss to depart, advances the last big train rebuilding project www.nj.com/traffic/2025...
NJ Transit CEO confirms he’s leaving the agency as it launches $917M project
NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri will not seek reappointment in Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill's administration.
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November 13, 2025 at 1:06 PM
NJ Transit’s boss to depart, advances the last big train rebuilding project www.nj.com/traffic/2025...
This is why this monrings Lincoln Tunnel commute was so complicated www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
2 crashes on Route 495 block Lincoln Tunnel access, divert NJ Transit buses
Two crashes on Route 495 have blocked traffic to the Lincoln Tunnel, causing NJ Transit to divert commuter buses to a train station.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:07 PM
This is why this monrings Lincoln Tunnel commute was so complicated www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
NJ state senator invites NJ Transit officials to update RiverLine riders about pending take over www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
As NJ Transit takes over troubled RiverLine, senator invites officials to talk to riders
A meeting is planned for Thursday to address RiverLine “service reliability, accountability, communication and safety” issues.
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November 12, 2025 at 1:36 PM
NJ state senator invites NJ Transit officials to update RiverLine riders about pending take over www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Hate "spring ahead, fall behind?" NJ wants to make daylight savings time permanent, but it's not an easy process. www.nj.com/politics/202...
Dislike changing the clocks twice a year? A proposed N.J. law could end that.
For those who hate changing the clocks between standard and daylight savings time, three N.J. senators have an answer, year round daylight savings time.
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November 11, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Hate "spring ahead, fall behind?" NJ wants to make daylight savings time permanent, but it's not an easy process. www.nj.com/politics/202...
Sinkholes > potholes, in cost to fix www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Price tag to fix sinkholes that shut down I-80 cost more than $30M
The sinkholes that shut down I-80 for three months in Wharton cost the state $30 million to repair which are holding up despite two incident that tripped monitoring sensors.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Sinkholes > potholes, in cost to fix www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Free article- NJ Transits old trains were the biggest problem for commuters this summer, not Amtrak infrastructure, but replacement work is far from done
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Amtrak spent $27M in rail line improvements to avoid a hellish summer commute. Did it pay off?
It was a hefty pricetag, but officials said more work must be done.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:58 PM
Free article- NJ Transits old trains were the biggest problem for commuters this summer, not Amtrak infrastructure, but replacement work is far from done
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Gift article - NJ Transit is doing random ticket spot checks to cut down on millions in lost revenue www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Why NJ Transit is now spot checking tickets before commuters get on trains
NJ Transit is checking commuters tickets at the station before they board the train.
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November 9, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Gift article - NJ Transit is doing random ticket spot checks to cut down on millions in lost revenue www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Some airlines already listed which flights they're canceling this weekend on their websites
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How the FAA’s flight cancellations will impact your travel at Newark airport
Federal officials announced the 40 airports that will see a 10% flight reduction which includes Newark, Teterboro and New York's major airports.
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November 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Some airlines already listed which flights they're canceling this weekend on their websites
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All our NJ_NY region airports made this Top 40 list where 10% flight reductions start tomorrow. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Newark, Teterboro on FAA list for 10% flight reductions starting Friday
NYC airports are also on the FAA list of 40 airports across the nation where 10% flight reductions are set to begin Friday.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
All our NJ_NY region airports made this Top 40 list where 10% flight reductions start tomorrow. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
This could be a problem if it happens at other airports during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
TSA closes checkpoints at this airport, due to federal shutdown. What’s next for travelers?
One major airport serving New Jersey shut down TSA checkpoints due to federal shutdown. What can travelers expect next?
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November 5, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This could be a problem if it happens at other airports during the busy Thanksgiving travel period. www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
See story for other inspection station locations if this is where you take your car www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Falling pieces of ceiling force state to shut MVC inspection station
An engineering firm is scheduled to begin work and develop a schedule for repair.
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November 3, 2025 at 4:42 PM
See story for other inspection station locations if this is where you take your car www.nj.com/news/2025/11...
Halloween treats arrived in the mail (WFMU October fundraiser swag) and music. The cat says today is the last day to pledge to WFMU.
October 31, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Halloween treats arrived in the mail (WFMU October fundraiser swag) and music. The cat says today is the last day to pledge to WFMU.
Buttigieg had an interesting take about the Trump administration backing away from "gateway Canceled" to Gateway under review and not "terminated" in response to my question.
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Buttigieg backs Sherrill as $16B tunnel project divides N.J. governor race
Buttigieg said Trump is backing down on his Gateway Tunnel cancelation and Sherrill will see its delivered if elected.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Buttigieg had an interesting take about the Trump administration backing away from "gateway Canceled" to Gateway under review and not "terminated" in response to my question.
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NJ candidates for governor talk about plans for NJ Transit, tolls, NJ Turnpike expansion and more www.nj.com/news/2025/10...
Here’s how the next N.J. governor plans to fix your commute
New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates have different idea how to run NJ's sprawling NJ Transit and highway systems.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:49 PM
NJ candidates for governor talk about plans for NJ Transit, tolls, NJ Turnpike expansion and more www.nj.com/news/2025/10...