It’s crazy that one of the largest commuter rail systems in a state with some of the highest taxes cannot just spend $8 million to replace the windows. I’m sure an audit of contracts or overtime payments could quickly find some extra money.
> ”crazy that one of the largest commuter rail systems in a state with some of the highest taxes cannot just spend $8 million to replace the windows.”
Presumably they don’t want to replace faulty windows with more faulty windows that will just develop the same issue again over time.
And it won’t be just be a case of going out and ordering different windows: train parts have to be carefully tested, certified etc to meet safety regulations.
In terms of the state subsidy, NJ Transit doesn't have a permanent dedicated source of funding in the state budget.
It's a really messed-up situation. The governor prefers to waste billions of dollars on an unnecessary turnpike extension widening project, instead of funding public transit.
