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Are You Ready for the 2026 World Cup?

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In about a month, millions of visitors will be heading to World Cup games in Philadelphia and New Jersey. The games are expected to generate significant traffic congestion and delays during matches in June and July. Matches will take place in East Rutherford (NYNJ Stadium) and Philadelphia (Philadelphia Field) from June 11 through July 19. In addition, “Fan Festivals” will be hosted in Harrison (at Sports Illustrated Stadium) and Philadelphia (at Lemon Hill).

Here in Middlesex County, New Brunswick will host the Senegal National Team. To help reduce congestion as much as possible and avoid getting stuck in traffic, NJDOT is strongly encouraging area companies and employees to: 

  • Work remotely when possible.
  • Adjust work start and end times.
  • Stagger shifts to avoid travel between 5 hours before and after kickoff.
  • Refrain from scheduling in-person meetings on match days unless necessary.
  • Carpool or vanpool by registering at www.njrideshare.com.
  • Check for travel alerts at 511nj.org.

You can find more information on match locations, dates, and times, at the links below:

Information on Fan Festivals can be found below:

Follow these tips to make your commute easier during the World Cup:

  • Skip it: Can it be done virtually? Skip the commute.
  • Shift it: Encourage off-peak travel. Shift to flexible hours or a compressed work week.
  • Switch it: Help ease congestion. Switch to remote work during scheduled games.
  • Share it: Carpool or vanpool to work. Visit www.njrideshare.com to find a carpool partner near you.

 

NJ TRANSIT has also created a website dedicated to assisting commuters, visitors, and residents navigate through the region during the world games. You can learn more by visiting www.njtworldcup.com.

Keep Middlesex Moving is your transportation resource in Middlesex County. Our team is here to assist commuters and organization facilitate carpool, vanpool, and work from home programs for the world’s games. For assistance, contact us today!

 

Making Connections

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morethanonewaytoworkIf you’re thinking about making the switch from solo driving to another mode, mass transit is worth a look.  Middlesex County is transit rich.  NJ TRANSIT’S  Raritan Valley, Northeast Corridor, and North Jersey Coast rail lines provide service to New York.  And 76 bus lines traverse Middlesex County.

The newly updated and bi-lingual Middlesex Transit Guide is a must have resource for those contemplating bus or train commuting.  The Guide describes all of the routes in Middlesex County and provides information about the points each routes served. And, KMM can supply schedules for buses and trains or the links on where to download them.

Need something more local?  Visit KMM’s website and learn about the local buses that traverse the county!

Also, don’t forget to visit NJ TRANSIT .  The site provides a wealth of information that will help you get to where you need to go.

There is always more than one way to get to work.  Let KMM help you learn which one suits your commute best!

New York City by Four

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1497648_688135747892945_821497177_nThe Big Apple during the Holiday Season is truly magical – especially through the eyes of  a child experiencing it for the very first time.

Recently, I took a day off from keeping Middlesex moving (no worries, Middlesex kept moving because of our terrific staff) and I practiced what I preached.

Together with my husband and two absolutely delighted children, we drove to our local train station.  And because we were commuting with children, we raced to grab the NJ TRANSIT Northeast Corridor train bound for the Big Apple just in the nick of time.

The train ride into NYC was filled with late morning commuters who I swore, cracked a smile when they noticed my gleeful children asking the train agent if she had hot chocolate to share , “You know, like on the Polar Express!”

Soon we pulled into New York Penn Station and we tightly gripped the children’s hands and headed up to the busy Manhattan streets, that under the gray skies truly looked like they were paved with glitter.

On foot, we navigated the Avenues pointing out landmarks the children had either seen on tv or read about – until we reached our destination –  Rockefeller Center.

Despite the complaints about the long, fast paced walk, the pay-off was priceless.

After completing the obligatory holiday stops: the Christmas Spectacular, visiting the Lego, American Girl and FAO Schwartz stores and a quick prayer in St. Patrick’s Cathedral, we piled into a bona fide yellow NYC cab at rush hour to meet with friends for dinner in Tribeca.  “No seatbelts!?!??!” cried the kids in glee.

Dinner was splendid and filled with much laughter and smiles despite the trip being almost over.  But the trip would not be complete without a ride down under – that is, the subway.  So as the night came to close, we hoped on the 2 express and grabbed the only available seat and huddled together as we swayed along the bumps and jerks of the New York Subway.

As we waited for the NJ TRANSIT train home in the nicely decorated waiting area, the children were still smiling ear to ear.

“Thank you Mommy and Daddy. I wish we could do this every year!”

We saw New York City by four with four and created memories that I hope, they will enjoy for a long time!

 

 

 

Over the River and Through the Woods

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It’s that time….Tis the season to travel over the rive and through the woods for…..

Seasonal dinners.

Visits to family and friends.

Shopping and sightseeing.

Ice Skating and a tree lighting.

Yes, the 2013 Holiday season is here! This year, enjoy comfort and convenience and avoid the hassles of traffic and parking by taking mass transit trains or buses this season. Let KMM’s interactive map help plan your trip and while you are online, register for the new INN – Information Notification Network traffic alerts.

From our families to yours, a safe and joyous holiday season!untitled

THE Guide for Transit Users

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traincommuterThe newly updated 2013 Middlesex County Transit Guide is now available for pre-order. The Guide maps local, regional, and interstate bus routes in Middlesex County and key adjacent points. It also shows the NJ Transit Northeast Corridor, North Jersey Coast and Raritan Valley rail lines, and Amtrak service.

The back of the map provides a description in both English and Spanish of information useful to transit riders. This includes bus boarding procedures and use of the rail system, fares, special programs, transfers, senior/disabled resident provisions, services to Newark International Airport and Atlantic City, and listings of the various service providers and their respective routes, bus ticket agents, and related websites and telephone numbers.

The map was revised by Keep Middlesex Moving and the Middlesex County Office of Planning with a grant from NJ Transit.   For a copy, email our office at 732-745-4465