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thebruns t1_jc8yhzz wrote

Reply to comment by PaperSpecialist6779 in New rail station to be built ahead of delayed PATH Newark Airport extension by 66nexus

The PATH extension to the airport station was supposed to open this year. They actually haven't even stated construction. What this article is saying, is that they will move forward with the portion of the project that is basically a staircase and sidewalk from the existing NJT station to the nearby road.

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PaperSpecialist6779 t1_jc8yonw wrote

Oh ok thanks. So basically us south warders can access the air train to the NEC station now. That’s actually pretty awesome

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thebruns t1_jc8yylw wrote

I mean it'll still take like 5 years but yes eventually, youll be able to use the NJT trains there without having to go all the way into Newark Penn or Elizabeth

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Nexis4Jersey t1_jcamyn9 wrote

I don't know if people would really get anything out of this station. Unless they worked near it...as there really isn't much residential within walking distance. It would be better to have a station at Meeker Ave along the Raritan Valley Line.

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NewNewark t1_jcaqvc8 wrote

The 37 and 107 stops there, so if youre going from say New Brunswick to Weequahik (as a college student might) this will cut at least 20 minutes off your trip each way

I agree Raritan line should also have a station there

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PaperSpecialist6779 t1_jcaq1lz wrote

I disagree because you can get ride there or bike there

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Nexis4Jersey t1_jcaq99s wrote

It's a very pedestrian hostile area mixed with heavy Industrial traffic.

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Aggravating_Rise_179 t1_jcc4nok wrote

Im sure there are plans to build the area up. Hell, after the PA announced plans to extend the PATH, much of the land around the proposed station was bought up and Im sure developers are already planning residential/mixed use properties to take advantage of another station.

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TrafficSNAFU t1_jcbulgb wrote

It is an odd choice. On the other hand it does lend itself it to possible connections with 37, 107 and CoachUSA 24 bus lines and opens up redevelopment opportunities should Newark decide to go that route.

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Newarkguy1836 t1_jcj1ojh wrote

It can easily serve the residents of Weequahic and Dayton. It'll most likely serve weequahic as a park and ride if redevelopment takes place around the station.

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Aggravating_Rise_179 t1_jcc4etx wrote

Also, opens up so much more job opportunities for people in those neighborhoods who finally have a more permanent and reliable form of transit to major employment centers like downtown/JC/Hoboken/NYC

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