Ras Baraka

• Prioritize in-state travel, not just cross-state commutes, and invest capital funds in expanding light rail and bus service within New Jersey (Source)
• Expand corporate transit fee to corporations earning $1 million or more in profit (down from $10 million currently) after current expiration in 2028, allowing NJ transit to make necessary infrastructure upgrades. (Source)
• Direct attorney general to hold Amtrak accountable for Northeast Corridor and pursue legal action if necessary (Source)

Steven Fulop

• Advocates for cancelling the $11 billion NJ Turnpike widening project in northern NJ and reallocating those funds to mass transit, such as expansion of Hudson‑Bergen Light Rail into Bergen County  (Source)
• Supports continuing a form of the corporate business tax as a dedicated funding stream for NJ Transit (Source)
• Plans to decouple the PATH from the Port Authority and move it under the jurisdiction of NJ Transit, which would facilitate priorities such as increasing weekend and off-peak service and increasing investments in new stations (Source)
• Prioritize expanding Midtown Direct one-seat ride service on the Raritan Valley Line to include both weekday peak hours and weekends (Source)
• Fast-track the sale of NJ Transit’s unused land and reinvest the proceeds into station upgrades, such as lighting and station communication (Source)
• Advocates for stronger coordination between New Jersey and the Port Authority, pledging to use the governor’s veto power over Port Authority minutes to ensure New Jersey secures a meaningful role in regional mass transit planning. (Source)
• Reducing current private NJ Transit bus operators and replacing them with more state-owned lines (Source)
• Ordering new buses with modern bus operator workstations to improve transit worker safety and ergonomics (Source)
• Launch a micro-transit system through NJ Transit (Source)
• Strengthen investments in electric buses, train cars, and expanded ferry routes (Source)
• Strengthen NJ Transit oversight by appointing independent leadership and implementing clearer accountability standards (Source)
• Hold Amtrak accountable by leveraging necessary budget authority and legal tools (Source)

Josh Gottheimer

• Advocates and previously introduced legislation for “Rail Passenger Bill of Rights”, ensuring automatic refunds for riders when NJ Transit (or Amtrak) delays trips by more than 3 hours, similar to airline compensation policies (Source)
• Calls for next administration to pressure Amtrak over chronic NJ Transit delays, threatening halt NJ Transit’s $200 million annual payments to Amtrak until infrastructure issues are resolved. (Source)
• A vocal supporter of extending the Hudson‑Bergen Light Rail into Bergen County, urging the completion of environmental reviews and fast‑tracking construction funding (Source)
• Launched the “Stay in Jersey” initiative aiming to fight New York’s congestion pricing, save commuters up to $20,000 annually, and offer incentives—via tax credits—to encourage New York businesses to relocate to New Jersey and reduce cross-state commuting (Source)

Mikie Sherrill

• Incentivize more housing development near transit stations to help, viewing that as a long-term funding solution to provide New Jersey Transit with a stable, dedicated revenue stream. (Source)
• Make sure that funds generated from Corporate Transit Fee are actually dedicated to NJ Transit and ensure long-term, sustainable funding for NJ Transit — including a re-evalution of the Corporate Transit Fee upon expiration in 2028 (Source)
• Supports Phase I of the Turnpike extension widening project, replacing and widening the Turnpike through Exit 14A (Source)
• Supports expansion of the Glassboro-Camden Light Rail Extension (Source)
• Develop new revenue sources for NJ Transit, increasing advertising on trains and leveraging existing property owned by NJ Transit (Source)
• Improve communication with NJ Transit riders (Source)
• Reauthorize Transportation Trust Fund (Source)
• Collaborate with federal partners to ensure Gateway Project maintains proper funding and is on schedule for completion (Source)
• Strengthen collaboration between NJ Transit and Amtrak for repairs, and ensure it maintains full obligations to NJ Transit (Source)

Sean Spiller

• Develop a comprehensive public transportation master plan, which would include cancellation of the Turnpike expansion and redirecting those funds to improve service and expand routes. (Source)
• Electrify public transit systems as part of his clean‑energy agenda, investing in sustainable infrastructure and reducing carbon emissions (Source)
• Safeguard transit funds from budget diversion and commit them to a transparent, step-by-step improvement plan with regular public updates (Source)
• Ensure continuation of the Corporate Business Tax to support public transportation (Source)
• Hold Amtrak accountable for repairs with future funding to Amtrak contigent on these enhancements (Source)
• Strengthen communication with riders and ensure clear backup plans when issues arise (Source)
• Develop strong relationships with unions and negotiate fair, timely contracts (Source)

Steve Sweeney

• Seeks to constitutionally dedicate the corporate business transit funding to avoid it being diverted in future budgets (Source)
  • Note: has also indicated that he’d like to see NJ Transit “fiscally stable” so it will not be reliant on the CBT in 2028  (Source)
• Has indicated need for modern enhancement and need to invest in more buses, catenaries, and locomotives (Source)
• Indicated Amtrak needs to strengthen investments in Northeast Corridor (Source)
• Encourages expanding transit options in South Jersey (Source)