A New Home For NJ Transit Headquarters Has Been Agreed Upon!

I was unaware the NJ Transit is The Nation’s Largest Statewide Transit System. It’s definitely something many of us have used at one time or another.  And it’s quite impressive that it is so big and complex.

After a process, it turns out that NJ Transit is solidifying its commitment to Newark.  They just signed a 25-year lease to establish efficient, modern offices in Two Gateway Center, with a direct pedestrian connection to Newark Penn Station, the state’s busiest intermodal transit hub.

It’s said that the new headquarters will provide a more efficient and collaborative workspace for its employees. It was also stated that the new lease agreement provides the best value for taxpayers in the state, employees of NJ Transit, and its customers.

Currently, the NJ Transit headquarters are over 30 years old and are located at Penn Plaza East. Supposedly, the cost to renovate and repair over the next six years would be about 120 MILLION DOLLARS!

As stated in an NJ TRANSIT Press Release:

“The Two Gateway location has direct access to Newark Penn Station via the Gateway Center’s pedestrian bridge as well as Gateway’s new street level entrance just across from the station’s historic waiting room. The Murphy Administration has committed more than $190 million to renovating and restoring Newark Penn Station to again be the crown jewel of the state’s transportation system, serving as a grand entryway to New Jersey.”

I’m all for what’s beneficial for the taxpayers because every little bit helps. And this seems like a big win.

As of right now, NJ Transit is planning on occupying the new headquarters by the end of 2024. No determination as to what will happen to the current Penn Plaza facility has been made yet.

I'm sure there will continue to be no shortage of Transit riders regardless of HQ location.

And if you’re so interested, you can view a copy of the lease at njtransit.com/hqlease.