Solomon Calls for PATH Extension to Newark Airport

Jersey City, NJ – Mayoral candidate James Solomon has unveiled a sweeping transportation plan that includes extending PATH service to Newark Airport, a move he says will make Jersey City a more connected and commuter-friendly city.

“Jersey City deserves transit services that work for every resident, along with streets that are safe for all,” Solomon said. “As Mayor, I am going to expend real time and energy to make sure we expand transit. Our community needs modern solutions, and my plan will deliver just that. Rethinking our transit and street safety will not only improve commutes but also enhance the quality of life for all Jersey City residents. I’m committed to making Jersey City a model for efficient and safe urban transportation.”

A major highlight of Solomon’s plan is the push to extend PATH service beyond Newark Penn Station to Newark Airport, offering a direct transit link for Jersey City residents. He is also calling for expanded PATH service on weekends and evenings, along with direct trains to New York City that skip Hoboken. “Jersey City deserves transit services that work for every resident, along with streets that are safe for all,” he said. “As Mayor, I am going to expend real time and energy to make sure we expand transit.”

His plan also calls for increased NJTransit bus frequency, particularly for heavily used routes such as the 119, 123, and 125. Solomon is demanding “better NJTransit bus reliability and more frequent service at nights and on weekends,” and is also calling for modernized bus infrastructure, including heated shelters and expanded platforms at major terminals.

He says he will “aggressively enforce laws against dangerous driving, direct the municipal prosecutor to seek maximum penalties for offenses, and explore using red light and speed cameras in school zones and near transit.” Additionally, he is pushing for penalties against delivery companies whose drivers commit traffic violations and for increased funding for Jersey City’s Infrastructure Department to implement safety-focused engineering improvements. His plan also includes expanding resident-only parking and “towing out-of-city vehicles that violate parking rules.”

Solomon’s transit plan also seeks to improve light rail service by reducing wait times and expanding service to underserved areas, including the West Side Bayfront Development and transit deserts near Hoboken. He is calling for NJTransit to include real-time light rail arrival times in its app and to ensure that stops are “safe and adequately sheltered.”