Lackawanna Coalition

advocating for rail passengers since 1979

  • NJ Transit “Reform” Bill Even Weaker

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    We were disappointed, but not surprised, to read this article. (No word on whether the Assembly version has made a similar change): https://www.trains.com/trn/news-reviews/news-wire/nj-transit-reform-bill-drops-key-provision/ TRENTON, N.J. — A bill proposing reforms for management of NJ Transit has removed one of its key proposals, changing the way the agency’s board chair is selected.   NorthJersey.com reports state Sen.…

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  • NJTPA Hosts Open House, Seeks Comments

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    On July 27th from 4 to 7 p.m., the New Jersey Transportation Planning Association (NJTPA) will hold a virtual open-house meeting: drop in any time to see an introductory presentation, then join staffed break-out rooms to ask questions and share your thoughts on NJTPA’s Plan 2050 (https://njtpa-plan-2050-njtpa.hub.arcgis.com). The plan includes the long-range Plan 2050 as well…

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  • Which Train Is This?

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    Sally Jane Gellert

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    For some time, Coalition Secretary Daniel Chazin has been reporting on confused passengers on the 12:45 Pascack Valley train to Spring Valley.  Because a 12:49 Bergen line train to Middletown is scheduled on Track H at 12:49, only 4 minutes later, the automatic announcement that a “train is expected in 8 minutes” can cause inexperienced…

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  • “Celebrating” the PANYNJ’s 100th Anniversary

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    OPINION The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) was formed by an act of Congress 100 years ago, on April 30, 1921, and has been celebrating its landmark anniversary. However, many local advocates for the region’s rail riders don’t see much reason to celebrate. Instead, we reflect on how the Port Authority…

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  • Report from the Chair—July/Aug. 2021

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    Sally Jane Gellert

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    Our June meeting was unique—a throwback to prepandemic times, as we met in person for the first time since our hybrid meting in December 2020, itself an anomaly in our string of phone meetings since March of that year. Millburn was gracious enough to allow us to have that December meeting to honor Chairperson Emeritus…

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  • It has been quite a trip.

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    We have been trying to move from Joomla to WordPress for months; hoping to get it done sooner rather than later. Today, we got the right password and made the conversion; now lots of clean-up to get us back on track!

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  • We Are “Meeting” by Phone Now

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    David Peter Alan

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    The Lackawanna Coalition is still alive and looking our for you, the riders on NJ Transit.  We have succeeded in convincing NJ Transit to run more trains for those of us who still need them and ride them. Historically, we met at Millburn Town Hall since our organization was founded in 1979.  At the moment,…

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  • Watch This Space! We’re Coming Back!

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    David Peter Alan

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    We are making a lot of changes at the Lackawanna Coalition these days, and we are doing it for YOU, our constituents! Things have changed in the last few weeks, since the COVID-19 virus struck our area.  People are traveling less staying home more, and not holding face-to-face meetings at all.  That includes us, as…

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  • Join Us as the Coalition Celebrates Our 40th Anniversary!

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    David Peter Alan

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    April will be a big month for the Lackawanna Coalition.  We will be celebrating 40 years of service to the train riders in our region and their communities, and we would like you to celebrate with us. The Coalition began as the Millburn Commuter Watchdog Committee, in response to deteriorating conditions and service on the…

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  • Coalition Names New Officers

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    David Peter Alan

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    The Lackawanna Coalition has named new governing officers for the year 2016. Our new Vice Chair is Stephen E. Thorpe, a resident of Winfield, in Union County. Steve is currently Chair of the Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Advisory Committee (SCDRTAC) at NJ Transit. He has also served as Chair of the Union County…

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