The greenest way to travel in New Jersey? According to a recent report, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail is a viable eco-friendly option.Environment New Jersey conducted a study on the effects of the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail on the environment. The findings? In one year, commuters riding the light rail would save 3.4 million gallons of gas ... equivalent to the gas used by 6,000 cars.
Riding the light rail is an easy way to go green. Robert McCulloch, transportation advocate for Environment New Jersey says, "Each time someone rides the Hudson Bergen Light Rail, they are voting with their feet to make New Jersey more energy independent. Congress should heed these voters and invest more in public transportation, which will increase our energy independence and reduce global warming pollution," an article in the Jersey Journal reports.
How many people currently ride the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail? More than 43,000 people hop on the light rail everyday, including the 5,000 who use the Exchange Place stop, according to officials. The study also reports nearly 16 million people riding the light rail in 2008. In 2007, there were 13 percent less. In 2004, there were only 6 million riders.
John Leon, senior director of government and community relations for New Jersey Transit says the agency is hoping to expand The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail into Bergen County. Currently, although the name implies more, the rail only serves Hudson County.
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