06/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 09:56
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 13, 2025
Contact: Press Office
973-491-7078
NEWARK, NJ - During this National Safety Month, NJ TRANSIT reminds customers that keeping safety top-of-mind is a year-round commitment when it comes to riding public transit. Whether on the rails or on the roads, vigilantly paying attention to signs, sounds and warnings is key to arriving safely. To denote the month this year, NJ TRANSIT has unveiled a specially wrapped bus and River LINE light rail vehicle reminding residents to keep safety top of mind.
"Safety is a core value of NJ TRANSIT's mission. While we do everything possible to ensure customer safety, safety is everyone's responsibility. All of us need to be vigilant at all times when riding public transit, and National Safety Month provides an opportunity to highlight our ongoing efforts," said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. "When it comes to public transit, safety is always our route."
NJ TRANSIT marked National Safety Month by unveiling a special bus wrap and River LINE wrap. The wraps will be visible on buses between Trenton and Philadelphia and Jersey City, Bayonne, Weehawken and New York, as well as on the River LINE.
During the month, NJ TRANSIT will share tips and reminders on social media to reinforce safety on and near the transit system throughout New Jersey. Tips will includesafety strategies and protocols for those who ride, work or live around NJ TRANSIT facilities.
The following are some important safety tips to keep in mind:
Rail and Light Rail Safety:
Bus Safety:
Access Link:
About NJ TRANSIT
NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 263 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. NJ Transit is the third largest transit system in the country with 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.