Category: Budget


  • Coalition Supports Funding Bill for Transit of Seniors, Disabled Residents

    The Lackawanna Coalition has expressed support for a legislative initative that would increase funding for transportation for senior citizens and disabled residents.  The measure now before the legislature, Senate Bill 1830 and Assembly Bill 2046, would increase the portion of revenue from the Casino Revenue Fund for senior and disabled transportation from 7.5 to 8.5%.…

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  • No Fare Increase, but Service Cuts Soon?

    New Jersey Transit has announced that fares will not increase this fiscal year.  Since the State budget has cut funding for NJT, it is likely that service will be reduced.  The Lackawanna Coalition is deeply concerned about impending service cuts, especially since off-peak rail service on the Morris & Essex Line was slashed in May,…

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