Building the Future
For more than a decade, Middlesex County has been on a transformative journey
Located in the heart of New Jersey, Middlesex County is one of the most connected counties in the state. We continue to collaborate with state and local partners to transform our transportation landscape, allowing for broader access within and beyond our borders. In New Brunswick, we recently announced a reimagining of the New Brunswick Train Station. The improvements will celebrate our rich past by marrying the history of the station’s main building ― built more than 120 years ago ― with the modern amenities and technologies needed to support a bustling train station for the future. The renovated station will better connect people with state-of-the-art facilities like the HELIX, an innovation hub, and the Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center, both coming soon to the County’s seat of New Brunswick. A few miles down the track in North Brunswick, progress continues on the North Brunswick Train Station. This new station, the construction of which is being managed by the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA) in a first-of-its-kind partnership with NJ Transit, will sit on the Northeast Corridor Line, the state’s busiest rail line, and provide better access to and from the County for commuters and visitors. We are also working closely with South Amboy and Carteret, both of whom are moving full-steam-ahead on developing ferry terminals that will connect our County directly with New York City. CONNECT
centered on making strategic business decisions and investments that have a lasting, positive impact on those who live, work, and play here.
This journey began with the development of a strong financial strategy, which was later paired with a unique branding initiative. The combination allowed us the financial freedom to invest in the community and increase awareness of our offerings throughout the region. Since embarking on this journey in 2008, we have grown our surplus year after year; decreased debt by $280 million; and maintained a coveted AAA bond rating, all which allow for key investments that grow our economy and improve the quality of life long-term, including investments in healthcare, education, transportation, arts and culture, and business. We envision a future that connects the County to its neighbors both geographically and culturally through regional transportation projects and high- caliber performing arts centers; changes to the educational landscape to nurture a new generation of entrepreneurs, inventors, collaborators, and contributors; and better access to cutting-edge healthcare treatment and innovative, state-of-the-art spaces. Come along with us as we take a look at how our past is shaping our future.
These projects will allow for broader access in and around our borders, easing commutes on major thorough fares, attracting new revenue to the region, and allowing those within and beyond Middlesex County to better access our recreational facilities like our 19 County parks, our more than 13,000 acres of open space and preserved farmland, and our many performing arts centers.
Rendering of the future North Brunswick Train Station
COUNTY CAPITAL PROJECTS TIMELINE
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Jack and Sheryl Morris Cancer Center
Avenel Performing Arts Center opens.
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center opens.
North Brunswick Train Station announcement, designating MCIA as project manager.
Residence at Roosevelt Park opens.
Carteret Performing Arts Center groundbreaking.
RWJBarnabas Health partnership for Roosevelt Care Centers begins.
Partnership between Hackensack Meridian Health and the Otlowski Center for Mental Health begins.
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