NJ TRANSIT Company Research Report

Company Overview

• Name: NJ TRANSIT

• Mission: To move New Jersey and the region by providing safe, reliable, and affordable public transportation that connects people to their everyday lives, one trip at a time.

• Founded: No information is available.

• Founders: No information is available.

• Key People:

• Kris Kolluri, Esq. - President & CEO

• Francis K. O'Connor - Board Chair

• Kiabi D. Carson - Board Vice-Chair

• Headquarters: 1 Penn Plaza East, Newark, New Jersey 07105

• Number of Employees: Over 11,000

• Revenue: No information is available.

• Known For: NJ TRANSIT is the nation's third-largest provider of bus, rail, and light rail transit, linking major points in New Jersey, New York, and Philadelphia.

Products

• Transportation Services:

• Bus Services: Operates 2,221 buses across 253 bus routes.

• Rail Services: Manages 1,231 trains on 12 rail lines.

• Light Rail Services: Operates 93 light rail vehicles.

• Access Link: Paratransit services for people with disabilities.

High-Level Description and Key Features

• Provides nearly 270 million passenger trips annually.

• Covers a service area of 5,325 square miles.

• Administers publicly funded transit programs for individuals with disabilities, senior citizens, and people in rural areas with no alternative transportation.

Recent Developments

• New Products Launched: No information is available.

• New Features Added: No information is available.

• Recent Developments:

• Hoboken PATH Station Closure Support: NJ TRANSIT is supporting the Port Authority’s Hoboken PATH station closure with alternative transportation options until February 25.

• Forbes Recognition: Named one of America's Best Large Employers by Forbes in 2025.

• New Partnerships: No information is available.

Leadership Profile: Kris Kolluri, Esq.

• Title: President & CEO

• Appointment Date: January 16, 2025

• Background:

• Previously CEO of the Gateway Development Commission.

• Held leadership roles at Camden Community Partnership, Inc., and as CEO of the Rowan University/Rutgers - Camden Board of Governors.

• Served as CEO of the New Jersey Schools Development Authority and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

• Former senior policy advisor to House Democratic Leader Richard A. Gephardt.

• Education: Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University and a Juris Doctor degree from Georgetown University.

Contact Information

• Address: 1 Penn Plaza East, Newark NJ 07105

• Phone: (973) 491-7000

Additional Information

• NJ TRANSIT operates numerous initiatives aiming to enhance customer experience and safety, such as customer satisfaction surveys and safety education programs.

• Actively involved in civil rights and diversity programs ensuring compliance with the Civil Rights Act and championing inclusivity.

The report summarizes the substantial role and influence of NJ TRANSIT within New Jersey's public transportation network, detailing its scope, leadership, and recent developments while highlighting its mission to connect individuals through comprehensive transit solutions.