North Brunswick Train Station on Track for Success
T he North Brunswick Train Station is one step closer to becoming a reality. In October, Middlesex County announced the next stage of the station’s development—initiating the public request-for-proposal for design and engineering of this major transportation project. The County made the announcement at a virtual press conference along with its partners: the New Jersey Department of Transportation, NJ TRANSIT, North Brunswick Township, and the Middlesex County Improvement Authority (MCIA). Middlesex County, through the MCIA, is serving as project manager via an “The North Brunswick Train Station will bring relief to one of the state’s busiest rail lines, reduce traffic on Route 1, and attract new revenue to the region” – Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios
agreement with NJ TRANSIT for the design and construction of the station. The County and the MCIA took the helm of the multi-faceted project in the fall of 2019, driving progress after a prolonged lull. The new train station on the Northeast Corridor is a result of collective, proactive efforts that demonstrate the County’s ongoing commitment to commuters, businesses, and residents to ensure that this project is completed with the highest standards of design, engineering and safety— and finished expeditiously. Freeholder Director Ronald G. Rios hailed the County’s announcement as a “game- changing moment” in the development of this critically needed transportation
hub on the Northeast Corridor. “The North Brunswick Train Station will bring relief to one of the state’s busiest rail lines, reduce traffic on Route 1, and attract new revenue to the region,” said Freeholder Rios. “And for the County, the project has become emblematic of our continuous focus on forward momentum and prosperity for all our residents, businesses, and partners.” The emphasis on the future was echoed by Freeholder and NJ Transit Board Member Shanti Narra, who believes the new station is pivotal to the region’s long-term success. “The North Brunswick train station represents more than just convenience
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