NJ Transit Readies for Winter Weather

NEWARK — New Jersey Transit readied itself for the winter weather to ensure commuters in Cape May County and throughout the state can get to work on time.
According to a release, bus maintenance personnel have checked the heating systems, engine fluids, tires, windshield wipers, doors and airbrake systems on 2,000 buses, including this county’s routes 313, 315 and 552.
The release also stated that bus snow-fighting equipment has been readied and ice/snow-inhibiting supplies have been restocked for winter to keep 52 bus loops, terminals and lots cleared, the agency has 500 tons of bulk salt on standby statewide, with each of its 16 garages stocked with bag salt.
All public address systems at rail stations and bus terminals have been inspected including those at the Ocean City Transportation Center, 945 Haven Ave.; Wildwood Terminal, 4510 Washington Ave. (at New Jersey Avenue between Burk and Davis avenues); and Cape May Terminal, 609 Lafayette St.
To give customers additional travel options during expected winter weather conditions, NJ Transit will offer full systemwide cross-honoring on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Customers holding any ticket or pass will be able to use it on any mode — rail, bus or light rail, the release stated.
The agency asks its customers to follow these winter travel tips:
• Before starting your trip, visit the Travel Alerts page at www.njtransit.com for up-to-the-minute service information. This information is also available by calling (973) 275-5555 or from broadcast traffic reports.
• Allow extra time getting to and from your destination. Use extreme caution when walking on exposed sidewalks or station platforms and when boarding trains and buses.
• Report slippery or unsafe conditions to bus operators, train crews or NJ TRANSIT staff.
• Listen closely to public address announcements at stations for late-breaking service information.