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    1. Safety & Security

    NJ Transit receives $2.3 million in federal security grant

    Aug. 12, 2020
    The funds will be used to install state-of-the-art security cameras in South Jersey.
    Related To: New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit)
    NJ Transit
    The new cameras will replace analog cameras and other equipment that has come to the end of its working life.
    The new cameras will replace analog cameras and other equipment that has come to the end of its working life.

    New Jersey Transit (NJ Transit) has been awarded $2.3 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to purchase and install new security cameras and related equipment at various locations in South Jersey.

    “We’re pleased that the Department of Homeland Security has selected NJ Transit for this competitive grant,” said NJ Transit President and CEO Kevin Corbett. “This equipment will be pivotal in protecting our customers and our vital transportation infrastructure.”

    The funding is provided through the Transit Security Grant Program, which is awarding up to $88 million for projects nationwide. NJ Transit will use the funds to purchase more than 500 single- and multi-sensor cameras, as well as specialized video-recording equipment.

     “The upgrades to our camera system made possible with this grant will greatly enhance our ability to keep the traveling public safe,” said Senior Vice President, Chief of Police and Office of Emergency Management Christopher Trucillo.

    The new cameras will replace analog cameras and other equipment that has come to the end of its working life. The cameras are equipped with tracking and intrusion-detection software and with other detection features.

    “NJ Transit continues to invest and upgrade our technologies and build new capabilities. Closed Circuit TV (CCTV) systems will enable NJ Transit to better protect the public and facilities that are crucial to regional transportation and public safety,” said William Viqueira, chief financial officer, NJ Transit.

    The integrated CCTV equipment will be installed at several NJ Transit locations in South Jersey, including 21 locations along the River LINE Light-Rail system. Cameras will also be installed at the Hamilton, Princeton Junction, Absecon, Hammonton, Cherry Hill and Long Branch rail stations. More equipment will be installed at bus garages in Hamilton, Newton and Washington, as well as at five communications towers. New cameras are also coming to the Bay Head Yard, Brielle and Shark River bridges.

    The cameras and other improvements are intended to strengthen security along the Atlantic City and Northeast Corridor rail lines and other transportation infrastructure serving Philadelphia. The upgrades are also focused on protecting infrastructure and passengers in Camden and Trenton.