Mar 30, 2009 a compliation of video clips and photos from recent trips in march of 2009. The light rail takes you all the way to and from the airport. The funicular, which you can catch near the fish market, is bergens biggest attraction. Rome2rio makes travelling from bergen light rail to bergen airport bgo easy. Three decades after state planners and rail activists envisioned it, new jersey transits board of directors on may 8 officially recommended that the hudsonbergen light rail transit system finally be extended into bergen countychoosing lrt over other options, and ending a decadeplus political struggle over modes. The hudson bergen light rail system is heading west toward the hackensack river, jersey city mayor steve fulop said tuesday afternoon. The hudson bergen light rail bergenline avenue station and platform by anthony avillo light rail is very common throughout the country. The first stage of the project was a twentystation stretch between the city center and lagunen storsenter, where the first 15 stations comprising a 9. The project would help support jersey citys planned development on the hackensack river waterfront while easing traffic congestion along the busy route 440 corridor. The hudsonbergen light rail bergenline avenue station and platform by anthony avillo light rail is very common throughout the country. It makes the two billion dollars that the federal and state governments have spent for the hudson bergen lrt line irrelevant to bergen county, as that money will no longer benefit bergen. Effective monday march 23, skyss will reduce bergen light rail schedules. Bergen light rail runs from byparken to bergen airport.
Bayonne and hoboken, across the hudson river from new york. The initial operating segment connected bayonne and jersey city, with a second phase reaching hoboken terminal. The hudson bergen light rail hblr, is a light rail system serving hudson county, new jersey, between bayonne and north bergen, including union city, weehawken, hoboken, and jersey city. Officials weigh in on light rail at englewood hearing. Many big cities use these types of systems to conveniently transport a multitude of commuters and visitors while reducing traffic and pollution. Bergen light rail is finally running from the airport to. Hudsonbergen light rail 790kb newark light rail 759kb river line. Hudson bergen light rail system, a contracting model for the 21st century, philadelphia, pa september 18, 2008 author. Residents and elected officials speak at a public hearing in englewood on the hudsonbergen light rail. New jersey transits hudsonbergen light rail line serves jersey city.
Do tourist use this light rail and where are the tourist side we can use them. The hudsonbergen light rail bergenline avenue station and. Hudson bergen light rail is a tram system around new jersey it carries on from the path, meaning you can get off at exchange place, hoboken and newport probably more too and continue your. Hudson bergen light rail liberty state park station interchange 14c interchange 14b toll booths toll booths west only e v a w a p i n u m m o c. The hudson bergen light rail system uses electricallypowered light rail vehicles, built by kinki sharyo of japan. Jersey city hudsonbergen light rail the hudsonbergen light rail hblr is a light rail system, owned by new jersey transit and operated by the 21st century rail corporation, that connects the communities of bayonne, jersey city, hoboken, weehawken, union city and north bergen. The hudsonbergen light rail hblr is a light rail system in hudson county, new jersey. Hudsonbergen light rail system map nj transit new jersey. Hudson bergen lightrail fare evasion hoboken, secaucus. In this video, i show the expanded light rail vehicles that will soon be commonplace on the hudsonbergen light rail system. You can travel by the bergen light rail to visit edvard griegs home troldhaugen and fantoft stave church, or by bus to visit for example old bergen, lysoen island, voss, the hardangerfjord or the aurlandsfjord. Stations are designed with lowmaintenance in mind and will feature a sheltered. Hudson bergen light rail ridership trends 807 to 808 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500.
The northern branch corridor project calls for transit improvements in northeastern hudson and southeastern bergen counties through the restoration of passenger rail service on an existing freight rail line. If you travel with a skyss buss in hordaland you do not need to buy a ticket in advance, just show your valid card when boarding. Jul 12, 2016 in this video, i show the expanded light rail vehicles that will soon be commonplace on the hudson bergen light rail system. Hudson bergen light rail patronage by station hudson bergen light rail ridership trends 807 to 808 0 500 1,000 1,500 2,000 2,500 3,000 3,500 4,000 4,500 5,000 5,500 6,000 6,500 2 2 n d s t. Fhwa center for innovative finance support project profiles. Nj transit board of directors approved the selection of a locally preferred alternative lpa for the hudsonbergen light rail route 440 extension project in may 2011. In march 2000, norway decided that a light rail system would be the backbone of the city of bergens public transport system, and so approved a 20km line from the city centre bergen sentrum to the bergen airport at flesland via the suburban town. Fhwa center for innovative finance support project. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page.
Hudson bergen light rail is a light rail system, owned by new jersey transit and operated by 21st century rail corporation, connecting bayonne, jersey city, hoboken, weehawken, union city, and north bergen. Hudsonbergen light rail turns sweet 16 written by alfred e. Land development at selected hudsonbergen light rail stations prepared by. Hudson and bergen counties in northern new jersey are no different. A compliation of video clips and photos from recent trips in march of 2009. The hblr system map provides a picture of the line across the larger geographic region and includes points of interest, a layout of the path system, and major thoroughfares, tunnels. Jun 22, 2010 this page was last edited on 6 july 2018, at 19.
Hudsonbergen light rail turns sweet 16 railway age. After years of planning and delays, the hudsonbergen light rail system should soon start living up to its name and be extended into several bergen county towns, an expansion that will take a huge step forward when the states transportation trust fund is replenished. To travel from bergen to al by train, please read the following information. Pavonianewport is a station on the hudsonbergen light rail hblr located at mall drive east in jersey city, new jersey. Projected to add 4,000 passenger trips each day, the hblr route 440 extension project will connect residents to planned economic opportunities, continuing to make light rail a vital asset for the community. The bergen light rail system intelligent transport. Find all the transport options for your trip from bergen light rail to bergen airport bgo right here. When the hblr was in its planning stages, service to the western waterfront area of jersey city near route 440 was considered.
The light rail system the planning for a light rail system to serve new jerseys hudson county waterfront area started well before it was ever termed the gold coast, with its maje stic office towers across from manhattan and upscale luxury housing. Jun 25, 2012 bergen is norways second largest city with a regional population of 350,000. Hblr bayonne 8th st has 15 stations departing from. The hudsonbergen light rail hblr, is a light rail system serving hudson county, new jersey, between bayonne and north bergen, including union city, weehawken, hoboken, and jersey city. My travel time would be on monday, 19th june for 1. The passaic bergen passenger rail project the project nine stations are proposed, each located within the existing railroad rightofway to minimize impacts on. Saver fares and discounts minipris are available if you book early in advance. The hudsonbergen light rail is a light rail transit system encompassing 24 stations.
Hudsonbergen light rail system map qn853k8e6kn1 idocpub. Tickets for the light rail can be bought using the app, at the light rail stop, or at the ticket machine at the baggage claim area credit cards will be accepted. The passaicbergen passenger rail project the project nine stations are proposed, each located within the existing railroad rightofway to minimize impacts on surrounding properties. Now you have the possibility to reach bergen center for a much cheaper price, with bergen light rail. Select an option below to see stepbystep directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in rome2rios travel planner. New jerseys hudson bergen light rail ties together cities in new jerseys hudson and bergen counties. A public transportation system had been on the drawing board for over 15 years to ease increasing congestion. Password please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members its free and quick. Hudson light rail western extension project moving forward. This 17mile light rail was designed to connect bayonne, new jersey and western jersey city with jersey citys exchange place and hoboken terminal. Hudsonbergen light rail new jersey transit map showing the existing system and its original plan to extend the line to. Jersey city hudsonbergen light rail the hudsonbergen. Bergen light rail is finally running from the airport to the.
It runs northsouth on the hudson river waterfront in hudson county, new jersey for 20. Owned by new jersey transit njt and operated by the 21st century rail corporation, it connects the communities of bayonne, jersey city, hoboken, weehawken, union city at the city line with west new york, and north bergen. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. The hudsonbergen light rail hblr is a light rail system in hudson county, new jersey, united states. Here you can find our line maps, zone maps and some terminal maps. Hudsonbergen light rail 1 hudson pl hoboken, nj transit. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. Hudsonbergen light rail system map free download as pdf file. The hudson bergen light rail hblr is a light rail system in hudson county, new jersey, united states. List of bergen light rail stops route pdf timetables.
Buy your train ticket online via the booking links bellow. The hudson bergen light rail is a light rail transit system encompassing 24 stations. Locally preferred alternative the hblr route 440 extension. Bergen light rail to bergen airport bgo 4 ways to travel.
Land development at selected hudsonbergen light rail. In 2006, the norwegian parliament approved the innovative financing package based largely on revenues from the toll ring around the city and the alternative use. The official web site for the state of new jersey buses. Current nj transit maps and timetables refer to this station as newport, following a similar change several years earlier in the name of the adjacent path station. Many of these riders transfer from nj transit rail at hoboken and use their railroad tickets for the one zone hop to newport, exchange place, etc.
W s t i d e m k d v g a r i e v e l i b e r y p r j e r r v e. Tickets can be purchased at a skyss ticket machine, with the mobile app skyss billett, in a number of kiosks and shops or on board the bus. It makes the two billion dollars that the federal and state governments have spent for the hudsonbergen lrt line irrelevant to bergen county, as that money will no longer benefit bergen. Bergen airport bus vs bergen light rail from city to airport. There are 5 ways to get from bergen airport bgo to bergen light rail by tram, bus, taxi, car or towncar. Dot is committed to ensuring that information is available in appropriate alternative formats to meet the requirements of persons who have a disability. The bergen in hudson bergen new jersey transits original plan extend the hudson bergen light rail line through englewood to tenafly electric light rail transit service direct to hudson river waterfront transfer to path or ferries for nyc 3year implementation time frame. You can also travel with bybanen bergen light rail to and from bergen airport flesland to bergen city center. The route is an inverted y shape, with a stem running southward from tonnelle avenue in north bergen through hoboken and the waterfront area of jersey city, and two branches extending to western jersey city and southwards to bayonne. Each vehicle is 90 feet long and has four sets of doubleopening doors on each side, with seats for 68 passengers and standing room for another 122 passengers. Its mission is to provide safe, reliable, convenient and costeffective transit service with a skilled team of employees, dedicated to our customers needs and committed to excellence. Bergen light rail line to tenafly and switch them to a diesel railcar dmu scheme for a oneseat ride to new york to come 15 years from now. Future extensions covered the west side of hoboken, weehawken, union city, and north bergen.
Hudsonbergen light rail system and economic development on. Bergen airport bus vs bergen light rail from city to. Bergen did operate a tramway system from 1897 until 1965, but the new system will. Nj transits hudson bergen light rail hblr line was completed. Distrita here is a map of the route from bergen lufthavn, which is the airport to byparken which is bergen center reach bergen center in 45 minutes without any traffic jams. Some forums can only be seen by registered members. Download an offline pdf map and light rail schedule for the hlr light rail to take on your trip.
The electric light rail service would operate on west side avenue in north bergen, and then on existing railroad rightofway owned by csx. Anyone knows where to get the route map of this light rail and where are the places to stop and see. Bergen is norways second largest city with a regional population of 350,000. Click on the hudson bergen light rail map to view it full screen.
From bergen to al by train information for individual rail. There are 5 ways to get from bergen light rail to bergen airport bgo by bus, tram, taxi, car or towncar. In 2006, the norwegian parliament approved the innovative financing package based largely on revenues from the toll ring around the city and the alternative use of. In september 2006 new jersey transit signalled the start of the process that should see the completion of the final mile at the southern end of the system from 22nd street to 8th street the track and both stations above street level, creating the 24th hudson bergen light rail station. Feb 05, 2016 its silly, most of the people that ride the light rail during rush hour are financial services workers at harborside, hudson street, etc. Nj transit is new jerseys public transportation corporation. Jersey city hudsonbergen light rail the hudsonbergen l.