The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey

SEPTEMBER MONTHLY VOLUMES ARE IN! ✈️ Airports: Our commercial airports soared through September, setting a new monthly record with about 11.9 million passengers—our busiest September ever! We're on track for the busiest year on record, with a significant uptick over last year's figures. 🚆 PATH: PATH Commuter Rail notched its busiest month post-pandemic with a total of 5.12 million passengers and record-breaking average weekday ridership. At 74% of our pre-pandemic levels, we're seeing strong recovery and continuous growth. 🛥️ Port NY & NJ: The Port of New York and New Jersey marked its second-busiest September ever, handling 779,388 TEUs. Maintaining its position as the nation’s second-busiest port for loaded cargo, it reflects a robust 18% increase over September 2019. 🌉 Bridges & Tunnels: Our vehicular crossings maintained strong volumes, matching pre-pandemic levels with about 10.2 million eastbound vehicles in September. Consistent performance highlights the ongoing demand and robust traffic flow. For more detailed insights and figures, visit our press room: https://ow.ly/cVAt50TVskU #Transportation #Volumes #Data

Launch your career with the 2025 Leadership Fellow Program! The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey is seeking future leaders for the Leadership Fellow Program—a two-year rotational experience that offers hands-on learning in areas like project management, sustainability, and more. Sean, a 2023 Fellow, says: "The program lets me explore various departments and understand how they work together. My experiences with data scientists and public space planners have been invaluable." 👉 Applications are open now so apply today! https://ow.ly/7tjr50TUz4S #LeadershipFellow #PortAuthority #PublicService #GraduateOpportunities #CareerGrowth

EXCITING NEWS: We're advancing our plans for a new Terminal B at Newark Liberty International Airport! “With the EWR Vision Plan in place, we are wasting no time getting the ball rolling on the planning for a new world-class Terminal B,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. The current Terminal B, which opened in 1973, has struggled to meet evolving passenger and industry needs. The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey's Board has approved $55 million to advance the design of the new terminal, which is the first major step in our comprehensive plan to reimagine Newark Liberty. “This funding will allow us to develop a roadmap to deliver a new Terminal B to match the award-winning Terminal A. The robust accolades received at Newark and LaGuardia – along with the major construction happening across JFK’s footprint – demonstrates that the Port Authority is more than capable of delivering best-in-class airport facilities," said Port Authority Executive Director Rick Cotton. Learn more about #ANewEWR: https://ow.ly/7FC550TTkCl #Aviation #Redevelopment #Construction

Another win for LaGuardia Airport! Forbes Travel Guide named LaGuardia the Best U.S. Airport in its first inaugural Verified Travel Awards. This is the latest in a long list of accolades to result from the historic $8 billion transformation of the airport. . Acclaim for #AWholeNewLGA includes: - Airport Service Quality Award (2023), Best Airport North America (25-40M passengers): LaGuardia Airport - Skytrax World Airport Awards (2023), World's Best New Airport Terminal: LaGuardia Terminal B - US Green Building Council (2023), LEED Gold v4 Certification: Terminal B Redevelopment (full project) - Skytrax 5 Star Terminal (2023), LaGuardia Terminal B - UNESCO’s Prix Versailles, honoring world’s best contemporary architecture: Best Airport (2021), LaGuardia Airport, Terminal B Learn more: https://ow.ly/bQl250TR8Yn #Aviation #Redevelopment #Award

October 29 holds special significance for the Holland Tunnel. On this day 100 years ago, New York and New Jersey construction teams met under the Hudson River, marking a groundbreaking moment in infrastructure. Eighty-eight years later, the same day brought Superstorm Sandy and severe flooding. Now, the Port Authority is transforming this disaster into an opportunity, overhauling key tunnel components to secure its future. “The kind of work we’re doing, you can’t really do with traffic zooming past you. Safety needs to come first for our workers and the traveling public.” – General Manager Enrique Ramirez, Holland Tunnel Discover how the Holland Tunnel is being renewed for the next century: https://ow.ly/5E8A50TRTMm

We are excited to announce LaGuardia Airport has been named Best U.S. Airport in Forbes Travel Guide’s inaugural Verified Air Travel Awards! Decided by a panel of 5,000 travel advisors and hospitality experts, the award recognizes LaGuardia’s journey from worst to best to deliver a world-class passenger experience. Learn more: https://ow.ly/U3LI50TQMuk #ForbesTravelGuide #Airport #Award

It’s a sign of the times: A modest building on the outskirts of Port Newark is now front and center for the Port Authority, the staff within churning out signs across the agency’s vast network of airports, roadways, and shipping terminals. The work is especially critical these days as the agency enters major construction on a number of capital projects across the region, such as the $19 billion redevelopment of a new world-class John F. Kennedy International Airport, a brand new roadway network for the airport, and a major roadway safety and access improvement project at Port Newark. STOP what you’re doing, YIELD to your curiosity, and take the ONE-WAY street into the inner workings of the Port Authority’s own sign shop:

BREAKING: We just unveiled a Vision Plan to reimagine Newark Liberty International Airport as a world-class gateway that can accommodate continued passenger growth in the coming decades. The plan calls for a new Terminal B to complement the award-winning Terminal A, a streamlined roadway network, more efficient aircraft taxiways, and more. “A modern, efficient, world-class Newark Liberty Airport is more than just a dream. We now have an actionable path forward thanks to this comprehensive vision plan,” said Port Authority Chairman Kevin O’Toole. Learn more about our plans for #ANewEWR: https://ow.ly/1Yv750TNRez #Newark #Aviation #Redevelopment

As we celebrate the final day of Hispanic Heritage Month, we spotlight the inspiring journey of Priscilla Sanchez, the Port Authority Police Department's (PAPD) first female captain of Hispanic heritage. Her story began when, as a 10-year-old, her older brother gifted her a stuffed puppy before his deployment to Iraq. That small gesture of love would stay with her through the decades as she pursued a career in law enforcement, culminating in a trailblazing role within the PAPD. Years later, Sanchez’s sons hugged that same puppy as she rose to captain. Sanchez’s journey is a testament to the power of family, tradition, and pride in heritage. Her leadership within the PAPD highlights the important contributions of Hispanic Americans in public service. Read more on our Now Arriving blog: https://ow.ly/Zlg150TLOOS #HispanicHeritageMonth #PAPD

Congratulations to the eight engineering students who have been selected for the Rutgers-PANYNJ Scholarship Program! We've worked with Rutgers University since 2022 to provide each student with annual tuition assistance, summer internship opportunities, and job placement upon graduation. This program is just one of many ways we ensure our agency reflects the diversity of the communities we operate in. #Rutgers #Engineering #Scholarship