JERSEY CITY, NJ —
August 28, 2026 |
By DailyHudson Staff
County exec Craig Guy invites residents to shape the future of JFK Boulevard transit.
If you’ve ever stood at a JFK Boulevard bus stop, watching cars slide by while you wait, this meeting is for you.
Hudson County is moving forward with plans for Bus Rapid Transit—a system that could give buses their own lanes, signal priority, and faster boarding. And they want your opinion.
On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m., the county is hosting a community meeting at the Hudson County Community College Library (6th floor, 71 Sip Avenue in Jersey City). County staff and consultants from Nelson/Nygaard will present corridor recommendations and design concepts. You’ll be able to ask questions, review the options, and give feedback that could shape the project’s next phase.
How did we get here?
In January, County Executive Craig Guy secured $150,000 in county funding for a feasibility study focused on JFK Boulevard, which runs through Bayonne and Jersey City. By April, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a contract with Nelson/Nygaard, a transportation consulting firm with experience in transit planning across the country.
The study isn’t just about paint and lanes. It’s about whether Bus Rapid Transit—often called BRT—can actually work on this busy corridor. BRT systems use dedicated lanes, off-board fare payment, and other tools to make buses faster and more reliable than regular buses. Think of it as a light rail on wheels.
What this means for Hudson County
For the hundreds of thousands of residents who rely on buses every day, the stakes are real. A typical commute on JFK Boulevard can take 45 minutes or more during rush hour. With BRT, that same trip could drop to 25 or 30 minutes. That means more time at home with the kids, less time stuck in traffic, and a more predictable arrival time for work or school.
But it also means change. Dedicated bus lanes could take space away from cars, and some stops might be moved or consolidated. That’s why the county is asking for feedback now, before any decisions are final.
What people are saying
“Public input is an essential part of planning a transit system that works for the people who live, work, and travel throughout Hudson County,” said County Executive Craig Guy. “This meeting and our online survey give residents multiple opportunities to share what they want to see from the future of bus rapid transit in our communities.”
Residents like Maria Torres, who commutes from Greenville to Journal Square every day, are cautiously hopeful. “Anything that gets me home faster is good,” she said. “But I want to make sure it doesn’t make things worse for people who drive or who need to get to local shops.”
What comes next
The county also launched an online survey that’s available in Arabic, Spanish, Hindi, and other languages. It asks about your travel habits, priorities, and preferences. You can fill it out at your own pace, before or after the meeting.
If you can’t make it on September 23, the survey is your voice. The planning team will use all the feedback—from the meeting and the survey—to refine the recommendations and move toward a final feasibility report, which could be completed by early 2027.
So mark your calendar, or at least open the survey. This is one of those rare moments where residents have a real say in how their commute changes. Don’t let it pass you by.
Source: River View Observer
