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MidTOWN Direct riders will have direct rail access to Penn Station in New York as well as the Hoboken terminal and other stations along the Boonton line and Montclair branch. The station, which will be connected by a pedestrian overpass to the parking deck, will be constructed on the west side of the campus, near Yogi Berra Stadium, and across the road from the University’s new residence halls currently under construction. (See RedHawk Construction.)

Montclair State University President Susan A. Cole, State Sen. Nia Gil and Gov. James E. McGreevey look on as Congressman William Pascrell applauds New Jersey Transit’s new MidTOWN Direct Service and its benefits for New Jersey residents.

“In addition to providing convenient mass transportation for our students, faculty, staff and visitors, this project also will provide another much-needed parking facility for our growing university,” Cole said.

In June, Gov. James E. McGreevey came to campus to announce the creation of the new MidTOWN Direct line. He was joined by Congressman William J. Pascrell, State Sen. Nia Gil and officials from Montclair and Little Falls in heralding the new service and how it will improve the quality of life for New Jersey residents. Weekend trial runs of the service took place throughout the summer to get ready for the September start.

“Thanks to the leadership and commitment of Gov. McGreevey and State Transportation Commissioner Jamie Fox, this new station will provide us with increased parking capacity to meet the demands of our newest MidTOWN Direct rail service,” said NJ TRANSIT Executive Director George Warrington. “I also would like to thank Dr. Cole for working quickly with me to formalize an agreement that will have long-term benefits for NJ TRANSIT riders and the University.”

Construction has begun on the new station connecting Montclair State University to New York.

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