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Hellish Route 4 Bottleneck Is 2nd Worst In The U.S. Hellish Route 4 Bottleneck Is 2nd Worst In The U.S.
Hellish Route 4 Bottleneck Is 2nd Worst In The U.S. FORT LEE, N.J. — We've all been there: coming off of the George Washington Bridge ready to "get home already." Traffic had other plans in store for us, though. The bottleneck intersection of Route 4 and I-95 was named the second-worst bottleneck in the U.S. by the American Transportation Research Institute. The worst bottleneck in the country is in Atlanta, G.A. The data comes from GPS systems on trucks that ATRI converts for an ongoing analysis used to quantify the impact of traffic congestion on truck-borne freight at 300 specific locations. On a state and local level, this r…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Construction Closes Stretch Of Elmwood Park's Market Street Construction Closes Stretch Of Elmwood Park's Market Street
Construction Closes Stretch Of Elmwood Park's Market Street ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- A work-week of road construction in Elmwood Park has closed a stretch of River Road in Elmwood, police said. The work -- which closes River Road from River Drive to Market Street -- was scheduled to run from Monday through Friday, Jan. 26. Plan alternate routes.

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Save The Dates: Here Are Gridlock Alert Days For Rest Of Holiday Season Save The Dates: Here Are Gridlock Alert Days For Rest Of Holiday Season
Save The Dates: Here Are Gridlock Alert Days For Rest Of Holiday Season With the holidays nearly here, the New York City Department of Transportation is encouraging area residents to utilize public transportation whenever possible. Each year, the NYC DOT designates Gridlock Alert Days, which mark some of the busiest traffic and travel days on the calendar. As such, the DOT is encouraging residents that are heading to work, shop or otherwise to “consider walking, biking or taking public transportation whenever possible.” There are still six Gridlock Alert Days left this year:  Wednesday, Dec. 13; Thursday, Dec. 14; Friday, Dec. 15; Wednesday, Dec. 20; Thursday…

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by Zak Failla
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REPORT: Deadliest Highway In New Jersey Runs Through Passaic County REPORT: Deadliest Highway In New Jersey Runs Through Passaic County
Report: Deadliest Highway In New Jersey Runs Through Passaic County The deadliest highway in New Jersey runs right through several municipalities in Bergen and Passaic counties. According to data from the New Jersey Department of Transportation and State Police, the Garden State Parkway is the deadliest in the state, with 32 fatalities occurring on the highway last year, NJ.com reports. Highway fatalities were up in 2016 from 2015, and experts say that's because there is more traffic, the article says. The New Jersey Turnpike is runner up to the GSP, with 21 fatalities in 2016, NJ.com reports. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL LIST.

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by Daily Voice
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Traffic Alert: 208 In Wyckoff Backs Up Traffic Alert: 208 In Wyckoff Backs Up
Traffic Alert: 208 In Wyckoff Backs Up WYCKOFF, N.J. – Traffic is piling up on Route 208 North in Wyckoff Thursday morning. The left lane of the roadway was closed as of 10 a.m., causing traffic to back up.

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by Lauren Kidd Ferguson
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Bergen County Looks To Implement Futuristic Transit System Bergen County Looks To Implement Futuristic Transit System
Bergen County Looks To Implement Futuristic Transit System HACKENSACK, N.J. — A new transit system that county officials are calling futuristic could alleviate traffic patterns in Bergen County, officials announced. The collaboration between county officials and NJ Transit resulted in completion of the Bergen County Bus Rapid Transit Implementation Study, which investigated the viability and best approach for introducing and providing rapid transit services in Bergen County. Bus Rapid Transit, more commonly referred to as BRT, is a transit mode that strives to combine the efficiency of trains with the flexibility of buses, by using a combination of…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Major Detours Ahead In Wanaque, Ringwood For Rumble Strip Installation Major Detours Ahead In Wanaque, Ringwood For Rumble Strip Installation
Major Detours Ahead In Wanaque, Ringwood For Rumble Strip Installation PASSAIC COUNTY, N.J. — Several Passaic County streets will be closed beginning Sept. 6, as rumble strip installation begins. The project will move rapidly and alternating traffic patterns will be established.  This is a two-phase project with each phase lasting one week, the second week starting two weeks after completion of the first.  Rain delays can be expected. See schedule below: West Milford Oak Ridge Road & Union Valley Road – 9/6 Lakeside Ave, Marshall Hill Rd & Macopin Rd – 9/7 Hamburg Tpk & Echo Lake Rd – 9/8 Greenwood Lake Tpk – 9/8  9/11 Bloomingdale Macopin R…

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by Cecilia Levine
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5-Car Crash Closes Route 17 In Ramsey 5-Car Crash Closes Route 17 In Ramsey
5-Car Crash Closes Route 17 In Ramsey RAMSEY, N.J. — A five-car motor vehicle crash closed Route 17 southbound in Ramsey as of 12:50 p.m. Multiple injuries were reported.  Witnesses said a truck hit a car in the left shoulder, sending it airborne into a 360.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Downed Poles, Wires, Transformers Close Portion Of Route 23 In Wayne Downed Poles, Wires, Transformers Close Portion Of Route 23 In Wayne
Downed Poles, Wires, Transformers Close Portion Of Route 23 In Wayne WAYNE, N.J. – Poles, wires and transformers are down on Route 23 South in Wayne. The affected area is near the Palazzone Restaurant, at 190 Route 23 South, Wayne Police Captain Laurence W. Martin told Daily Voice. Motorists traveling northbound on Route 23 from Little Falls are being diverted onto North Leg Road to access Route 46 East, and are entering Route 46 East from the North Leg Road at the Willowbrook Mall marquee, Martin said. Motorists traveling eastbound on Route 46 attempting to access Route 23 South cannot and are being diverted back onto Route 46, while the access ramp to Rou…

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by Lauren Kidd Ferguson
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Ramsey Tracks To Close This Week For Safety Upgrades Ramsey Tracks To Close This Week For Safety Upgrades
Ramsey Tracks To Close This Week For Safety Upgrades RAMSEY, N.J. — If you usually drive over the railroad tracks in Ramsey, plan an alternate route. The Main Street railroad tracks will be closed for two weeks as long-awaited safety improvements are maid. Detours arranged by the police will be in place as NJ Transit installs a new crossing surface under the tracks, extended sidewalks and a fence with warning signs, NorthJersey.com reports. The Main Street train station will remain open for commuters.

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by Cecilia Levine
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Summer From Hell: Amtrak CEO Stepping Down Summer From Hell: Amtrak CEO Stepping Down
Summer From Hell: Amtrak CEO Stepping Down Amtrak's CEO Wick Moorman will be stepping down and replaced by former CEO of Delta and Northwest airlines Richard Anderson, multiple sources report. Both members of the public and politicians have been blasting Amtrak for a series of delays and disruptions at Penn Station leading up to a massive push for repairs. Service in and out of Penn Station is expected to decrease by 25 percent from July 10 to Sept. 1, thus affecting 600,000 commuters on Amtrak, NJ Transit and the LIRR. Click here for more from CBS. WANT MORE NEWS? FOLLOW DAILY VOICE ON FACBEOOK OR SUBSCRIBE TO EMAILS ON YOUR TOWN…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Holiday Weekend Traffic Hell Begins In Passaic County Holiday Weekend Traffic Hell Begins In Passaic County
Holiday Weekend Traffic Hell Begins In Passaic County BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. – Looking to beat the Memorial Day traffic? Curbed NY says head out now. Traffic software company INRIX expects travel times to popular destinations, like the Jersey Shore, to double this year, Curbed said.  INRIX expects peak rush hour out of the New York Metro Area to come between 3 and 4 p.m., so you still have a chance to escape.  You still might get used to that back bumper in front of you. Chances are you'll be staring at it for a little while.  Click here to read the Curbed article. 

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by Joe Jenkins