This will mean that the transit village would have limited impact on municipal services.Ī recent study by Rutgers University, has found that Transit-Oriented Developments (TOD) do not result in large numbers of additional school age children, and in fact produce far fewer school age children than developments with larger, single-family homes.
The transit village is designed and will be operated to be a self-sustaining community and to maintain many maintenance services independently. The transit village will provide an opportunity to reverse this trend by generating a profitable new tax ratable for the Township. Over the past, the property taxes have increased significantly in North Brunswick Township. Economic BenefitsĪ North Brunswick Transit Village will significantly increase the municipal tax base and positively effect revenue flow for the Township of North Brunswick. The idea of linking regional transportation to this redevelopment project and bringing a train station to North Brunswick has garnered enthusiastic support from area residents, as well as NJ TRANSIT and the NJ Department of Transportation.Ī new train station will bring immeasurable benefits to all area residents as train stations have proven in other communities over the centuries.Ī North Brunswick Transit Village adheres to the core principles of Smart Growth, by planning a mixed-use community with walkable neighborhoods, mass transit accessibility, sustainable economic and social development, and preserved green open space. Building a new train station in North Brunswick will provide an extraordinary solution to commuters for much needed access to NJ TRANSIT and its network. Currently, the longest stretch on the Northeast Corridor Line without a train station lies between Princeton Jct. Find out more about parking locations, parking permits and other services here.There are numerous economic and community benefits associated with the proposed North Brunswick Transit Village, the following are the highlights: New Train StationĪ proposed new train station is the catalyst for the North Brunswick Transit Village.
The NBPA operates parking decks in the downtown area and metered parking on-street. The city is served by two stations: New Brunswick Station in the heart of downtown New Brunswick and Jersey Avenue in the southern portion of the city.ĬoachUSA/Suburban Transit operates three commuter bus routes in New Brunswick with service into NYC and points in between Over 90 NJ Transit trains per day stop in New Brunswick. NT Transit operates 5 bus routes through New Brunswick: 810, 811, 814, 815, 818
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The buses are free and connect all the campuses plus downtown New Brunswick. Rutgers operates the 2nd largest bus system in NJ and the largest campus bus system in the country. M5 Jersey Ave – Commercial Ave Information M1 New Brunswick – Jamesburg – Exit 8A Information MCAT Shuttles (operated by Middlesex County) Please contact our office for more information.ĥth/6th Ward Shuttle (operated by Rutgers) Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. Anyone interested in using Dial-A-Ride must qualify for our service and call a minimum of 2 business days in advance for transportation.
We provide transportation to non-emergency medical, mental health, physical therapy appointments and social service agencies. Take advantage of these services to travel around the City without a car.ĭial-A-Ride is a free curb-to-curb transportation service provided for elderly (60+), disabled and low income residents of the City of New Brunswick. New Brunswick has a well-developed transit system, offering local shuttles, buses and train service.