Rockland Coaches Cutting More GWB Routes Effective May 5, 2014 - Routes 11C, 14K and 20/84 Eliminated

Rockland Coaches has announced that it is cutting its Routes 11C, 14K and 20/84 that service the George Washington Bridge Bus Terminal effective May 5, 2014.  The company has been cutting its service to the Washington Heights facility over the past few years. The only remaining Rockland route to serve the terminal will be the Route 9 bus after May 5.  The 14K and 20/84 were recently cut to just limited rush hour runs.  The terminal is undergoing a $180 million dollar renovation, with even less buses serving it.  NJT should consider taking over operations for these routes as an alternative to the overcrowded Port Authority Bus Terminal.  Buses could serve the uptown station and then travel down the east side of Manhattan providing a new travel alternative for North Jersey commuters.

Bergen County B Line Route B-18 (1981)

Bergen County B-Line Route B-18 between Englewood and Fair Lawn.  This route was discontinued in the 1980's due to low ridership.

Bergen County B-12 Line (1981)

Here is a scan of the B-12 route between Hackensack and Paramus.  The route is today's NJT 762 line.

NJ Transit Executive Director Jim Weinstein to Step Down

The Star Ledger is reporting that Jim Weinstein is stepping down from his position as Executive Director of NJ Transit in March.  Weinstein has taken heat for leaving rail equipment in low lying areas that led to extensive damage during Hurricane Sandy.  More recently, the agency has been criticized for massive overcrowding of trains during the Super Bowl. 

Do you think Weinstein did a good job during his tenure or is it time for him to go in light of these recent problems?  Comments welcome below.

Bergen County B Line B-4/B-72

Bergen County B-Line B-4/B-72 Line between the Meadowlands, Hackensack, and Paramus.  The B-72 also shared a timetable with the B-3 for many years.  The B-4 has long been discontinued, but the B-72 is today's NJT 772 line.

Bergen County B Line B-7/B-17 (1981)

Here is the short-lived B-7/B-17 service between Ridgewood, Paramus, Hackensack and Closter.  This line was discontinued in the early 1980's due to budget cuts and low ridership.

Bergen County Route B-6 (1980)

Bergen County B Line Route B-6 between Paramus and Fort Lee from 1980.  This is today's NJT Route 756.