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                                                                                       June 28, 2021                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        
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                                                                                                       NJ TRANSIT’S “TRANSIT TO TRAILS” PROMOTES PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS TO NEW 
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                                                                                                                  New Easy-To-Use Interactive Map Encourages Eco-Friendly Travel Alternatives to Green Spaces 
                                                                                                                                                                            
                                                                            NEWARK, NJ – NJ TRANSIT has launched its “Transit to Trails” initiative, a new, interactive, user-friendly web 
                                                                            application that easily identifies New Jersey’s great parks and green spaces accessible by public transportation.  By 
                                                                            utilizing NJ TRANSIT’s “Transit to Trails”, customers are encouraged to “go green” and ride environmentally friendly public 
                                                                            transportation options when planning to enjoy the great outdoors.  The site, njtransit.com/trails has links to NJ TRANSIT 
                                                                            service details, and park information for 62 national, state and county parks throughout the state. Results will feature bus, 
                                                                            rail, and light rail options within two miles of the desired park throughout all 21 New Jersey counties. 
                                                                                                              
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            “This user-friendly app gives people information on how to use NJ TRANSIT to visit the Garden 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           State’s many beautiful parks and outdoor recreation areas simply and easily,” NJDOT 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said. “The NJ TRANSIT Transit 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           to Trails App provides options for underserved communities and expands tourism opportunities by 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           promoting environmentally-friendly transportation alternatives that help reduce congestion. The 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           app, along with initiatives such as Senator Booker’s “Transit to Trails Act” and NJDOT’s upcoming 
                                                                            Trails and Greenways Summit, combine integral aspects of social and environmental justice to improve the quality of life 
                                                                            for New Jersey residents.”  
                                                                            “Continuing our commitment to leveraging technology to improve the customer experience, our “Transit to Trails” initiative 
                                                                            links all NJ TRANSIT services to one of our state’s greatest resources; our unparalleled parks and trails,” said NJ 
                                                                            TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett. “It also supports our recently launched “While You’ve Been Away” public 
                                                                            information campaign (njtransit.com/progress), giving our customers yet another reason to return to public transit. What 
                                                                            could be better as we emerge from the pandemic than using NJ TRANSIT as an equitable, convenient and cost-effective 
                                                                            option to access the great outdoors?” 
                                                                            “New Jersey is blessed with an abundance of parks,” said NJDEP Commissioner Shawn LaTourette. “But low-income 
                                                                            communities and communities of color too often face barriers to accessing these public green spaces, which were 
                                                                            established for the enjoyment of all people. The DEP is proud to be a partner in the NJ TRANSIT to  
                                                                            Trails effort, which will help ensure underserved New Jersey residents have access to these wonderful places and are 
                                                                            able to reap the many health and recreational benefits of being in the great outdoors.” 
                                                                            While using NJ TRANSIT’s “Transit to Trails” map, users will be able to search for their prospective destinations by park 
                                                                            name or view a virtual map of the state with different park locations. Each destination has clickable access points 
                                                                            comprised of park entranceways, parking lots, or meeting areas. Service options for each of these individual areas, 
                                                                            managing agency information, and directions will be accessible from a pop up that appears at each access point.  
                                                                            The ease and convenience of being able to efficiently plan for leisurely visits to outdoor recreation and community 
                                                                            destinations encourages residents and visitors to utilize available public transportation as opposed to their personal 
                                                                            vehicles when planning a trip. NJ TRANSIT’s “Transit to Trails” application planning tool will help decrease road 
                                                                            congestion, help the environment and ensure equitable access to New Jersey’s parks for those who depend on public 
                                                                            transportation for all their travel needs. 
                                                                            For more information on NJ TRANSIT to TRAILS please visit njtransit.com/trails.  
                                                                            About NJ TRANSIT 
                                                                            NJ TRANSIT is the nation's largest statewide public transportation system providing more than 925,000 weekday trips on 
                                                                            253 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 166 rail stations, 62 light rail stations and more than 19,000 bus stops linking 
                                                                            major points in New Jersey, New York and Philadelphia.