Ask Governor Christie For a Fare Deal

Tell Gov. Christie: Transit riders deserve a fare deal.

On May 1, NJ Transit fares will increase by 25% for commuter rail and express bus riders, and 10% for local bus and light rail riders. Although the public was able to win reductions in the fare increase and restorations of bus service, this is still a bad deal for NJ Transit riders that will make it harder for state residents to get around and hit working families in the pocketbook.

At the board meeting where the cuts were approved, NJ Transit Executive Director Jim Weinstein told riders that "Short of the world coming to an end, we’re not going to be looking for a fare hike for quite a while."  But the only one who can make that a promise is Governor Christie, who has true control over the agency's budget.

The Tri-State Transportation Campaign has called on Governor Christie to back that commitment and pledge not to hike fares again during the rest of his term.

You can sign on to that message below. Tell the governor: New Jerseyans need a fare deal.

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What Else Can I Do?

Tell a friend: Forward them the URL www.tstc.org/njtransit