The recent announcement by the Port Authority concerning improved service on all four PATH lines was welcomed by Hudson County Complete Streets, including more trains on weekends, and direct weekend service to New York from both Hoboken and Jersey City. With these improvements, the Port Authority will restore levels of service on PATH that have not been seen in nearly 25 years.
To answer any questions the public may have about these planned improvements or other PATH topics, Hudson County Complete Streets invites the public to attend a Q&A Session with PATH leadership on Thursday, November 20, 2025, 6PM–8PM, in Journal Square, at the Hudson County Community College – Culinary Conference Center, Scott Ring Room – 2nd Floor, 161 Newkirk Street, Jersey City, NJ 07306. To submit questions directly to the Port Authority ahead of time, click here.
Launched by Hudson County Complete Streets in 2024 with the mobilization of volunteers gathering thousands of signatures, the Better PATH Campaign led the advocacy efforts for critical improvements to PATH service with a campaign that made two requests:
- 5-minute off-peak PATH service on nights and weekends
- A direct PATH extension to Newark Airport (EWR)
The improvements on both the World Trade Center and 33rd Street lines and a return to direct service to 33rd Street without the detour to Hoboken represent a significant step in the right direction, with more than double the number of trains on weekends. PATH serves more than 200,000 riders per weekday and 100,000 per weekend day. Increased service means increased ridership. More riders choosing PATH means cleaner air, safer streets, and a large contribution to the sustainability efforts of our region. While we acknowledge that fare increases are necessary to improve service, we call for the Port Authority and both states–New Jersey and New York–to implement “fair fares” for transit trips–lower fares for low-income riders.
In addition to thanking the Port Authority, Hudson County Complete Streets, in a press release, thanked the dedicated volunteers who canvassed for signatures for a better PATH nearly every weekend for months, as well as its elected officials who wrote support letters and spoke at PA board meetings; the nonprofit advocacy organizations that contributed to the campaign, including the Effective Transit Alliance, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, and Regional Plan Association; and our sponsors and supporters in the business community.
Hudson County Complete Streets says it will continue to advocate for a PATH extension to Newark Airport and look forward to seeing it incorporated in future plans. To sign up to canvass, volunteers can visit https://hudcostreets.org/panynj/volunteer. Additionally, save the date and stay tuned for our upcoming North Jersey Transit Forum, Saturday, April 25th, 2026, in Jersey City!
Emmanuelle Morgan, Executive Director of Hudson County Complete Streets, stated, “When we launched the Better PATH campaign in 2024, we knew that as a region, we deserve fast, frequent, effective, efficient, and reliable transit options. We are grateful the Port Authority agrees. We thank the dedicated volunteers who canvassed tirelessly for a better PATH, our elected officials who wrote support letters and attended Port Authority board meetings, the nonprofit advocacy organizations that contributed to the campaign, including the Effective Transit Alliance, Tri-State Transportation Campaign, and Regional Plan Association; and our partners, sponsors, and supporters.”
New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee Vice Chairman Raj Mukherji (D – District 32) of Jersey City added, “After years of diminished reliability and mounting frustration for New Jersey commuters, the Port Authority’s announcement is a long-awaited step in the right direction. I applaud the Port Authority’s leadership for committing to these major service increases in 2026 after completion of the PATH Forward rehabilitation program, and I’m thankful for the riders and advocates whose relentless voices made clear that the status quo was unacceptable. These long overdue improvements demonstrate that our advocacy was not falling on deaf ears; nevertheless, we still have much work ahead to ensure PATH riders no longer feel like an afterthought in our regional transit network. But it’s good to see light at the end of the (PATH) tunnel.”
“Hats off to the incredible team at Hudson County Complete Streets in organizing this campaign and coalition, of which Tri-State Transportation Campaign is a proud part. This could not have happened without their tenacity in continuing to beat this drum with local electeds, Port Authority staff, and the general public. And thank you to the Port Authority for addressing an issue that affects our entire region: PATH train wait-times of 20, 30, even 40 minutes have become increasingly untenable for growing populations in Newark, Jersey City, and Hoboken. They and others transferring from buses and regional rail deserve the same frequencies NYC subway riders enjoy just across the Hudson. Poor service has also limited desirability and access for visitors from New York, impacting local businesses seeking customers, tourists, and employees, and the general usefulness of PATH as an alternative to driving (and NYC’s Congestion Relief Zone toll). As a resident of Queens, I’m personally looking forward to finally being able to visit my friends in JC on the weekend without having to clear my entire schedule or leaving hours early,” said Corey Hannigan, Active Transportation Program Manager, Tri-State Transportation Campaign.