NJ TRANSIT TO OFFER LIMITED OVERNIGHT PARKING AT TWO HBLR STATIONS

March 23, 2026

NEWARK, NJ - NJ TRANSIT has announced the availability of limited overnight paid parking at two Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) lots, on a daily or monthly basis. After evaluating commuter usage at the West Side Avenue and Liberty State Park parking lots over the past several months, it was determined that a portion of the lots could be made available for paid daily or monthly overnight parking. NJ TRANSIT is offering these parking options below market rate of nearby garages while also ensuring enough access to parking remains available for commuters using HBLR daily.

"This initiative reflects NJ TRANSIT's commitment to using our resources thoughtfully to benefit customers and the surrounding community," said NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kris Kolluri. "By offering overnight parking at a rate below nearby garages, we are providing a convenient option to residents in the community, while continuing to prioritize parking availability for our customers who depend on the HBLR every day."

Beginning April 15, daily overnight tickets will go on sale, and monthly overnight parking permits for the calendar month of May will go on sale beginning April 19. Daily and overnight parking tags must be purchased via the ticket vending machines at the West Side Avenue and Liberty State Park parking locations by selecting the Parking option. Daily overnight parking is valid for 24 hours from the date/time of purchase. Monthly overnight parking permits must be renewed prior to the start of every calendar month.

Overnight parking rates:

• 24-hour daily rate = $30 (compared to $36 and $44 in the area)
• Monthly overnight permit = $345 (compared to $350 and $410 in the area)

A limited number of monthly overnight parking permits will be sold for each lot. Permits are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Offering these overnight parking options continues to advance NJ TRANSIT's LAND Plan which leverages real estate assets throughout the state to maximize non-fare box revenue.

About NJ TRANSIT

NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 264 bus routes, three light rail lines, 12 commuter rail lines and through Access Link paratransit service. It is the third largest transit system in the country with 165 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.