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Extensive Regional Support for Southern New Jersey Transit Plan

There is tremendous regional support for the implementation of a strong vision of transit investment for South Jersey. This vision includes a new light rail line from Camden to Glassboro along the existing Conrail Right of Way that will connect to Philadelphia and communities along the way that grew up along that rail route at a time when railroads formed the transportation backbone of our state. Along with expanded light rail, the plan also calls for bus rapid transit along Routes 42 and 55 and an improved rail connection to Atlantic City and its International Airport along the existing line that originates at 30th Street Station in Philadelphia.

This plan will conform to New Jersey’s Smart Growth goals, protect the environment, create thousands of jobs, reduce traffic congestion, revitalize our communities and provide much needed increased mass transit options in out area. We are grateful for the support of the municipalities, county governing bodies and regional organizations that have provided the attached resolutions and letters in favor of the light rail expansion into South Jersey. This three-pronged multimodal plan was developed after extensive public outreach, technical analysis and agency coordination and has the support and $500M in funding from the State of New Jersey. Its expeditious implementation will enable us to keep the region moving ahead to bring the residents of South Jersey the expanded transportation options they need and deserve.

John J. Matheussen, CEO, DRPA and President of PATCO

Here are copies of the resolutions and letters of support that we have received to date. Please take a look.

Traffic Planning and Design Inc.(PDF 219KB)
The Pennjerdel Council (PDF 219KB)
Cross County Connection (PDF 307KB)
US Senators Menendez & Lautenberg (PDF 205KB)
Cooper Health System(PDF 720KB)
City of Woodbury (PDF 624KB)
Borough of Westville (PDF 622KB)
Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (PDF 740KB)
Lackawanna Coalition (PDF 788KB)
Borough of Pitman (PDF 1.8MB)
Camden County Board of Freeholders (PDF 852KB)
Borough of Glassboro (PDF 2.9MB)
New Jersey State Planing Commission (PDF 3.3MB)
The League of Women Voters of New Jersey (PDF 716KB)
Southern NJ Development Council (PDF 652KB)
Gloucester County Board of Freeholders (PDF 844KB)
Township of Woolrich Resolution (PDF 384KB)
New Jersey Future (PDF 24KB)
Camden County Workforce Investment Board (PDF 108KB)
Aerotek Environmental & Engineering (PDF 253KB)
Stanker & Galetto, Inc. (PDF 321KB)
South Jersey Healthcare (PDF 257KB)
Pennoni Associates Inc. (PDF 311KB)
Anchor Point Architecture Inc. (PDF 267KB)
O'Donnell & Maccarato (PDF 192KB)
IP Systems 3 (PDF 244KB)
South Jersey Chamber of Commerce (PDF 30.9KB)
Rowan University (PDF 220KB)
Select Greater Philadelphia (PDF 113KB)
CEO Council For Growth (PDF 166KB)
Coriell Institute (PDF 246 KB)
Johnson & Towers (PDF 272 KB)
Trans Systems (PDF 228 KB)
Land Dimensions (PDF 242 KB)
Kernan Consulting Engineers(PDF 237 KB)
South Jersey Technology Park (PDF 242 KB)
Township of Mantua (PDF 577 KB)
Hill Wallack (PDF 245KB)
Borough of Avalon (PDF 246KB)
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey (PDF 277KB)
Camden County Improvement Authority (PDF 242KB)
City of Millville (PDF 275KB)
Ocean County Planning Board (PDF 340KB)
NJ Transit (PDF 454KB)
Railroad Construction Company (PDF 274KB)
Taylor Wiseman & Taylor (PDF 248KB)
Triad Associates (PDF 277KB)
Plan Smart NJ (PDF 365KB)
Parsons Brickerhoff (PDF 242KB)
Robins' Nest Inc. (PDF 356KB)
Township of Voorhees (PDF 895KB)

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