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NJ TRANSIT to Make Major Improvements at Bloomfield Station
Accessibility enhancements, restored historical features, and modern amenities set to boost customer experience.
NJ TRANSIT has greenlit significant enhancements for the Bloomfield train station, endorsing a more accessible, modern transit hub while preserving its historic appeal.
The NJ TRANSIT Board of Directors recently approved a contract that includes the design and construction support for an extensive upgrade project at the station. As part of the planned renovations, the existing platform surfaces, station building, canopy structures, and pedestrian tunnel will all be overhauled.
“NJ TRANSIT persists in prioritizing the accessibility of our services and facilities,” stated New Jersey Department of Transportation Commissioner and NJ TRANSIT Board Chair Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “The revamp of the Bloomfield Train Station will offer improved accessibility for every customer while also upgrading the customer experience as we continue to modernize our facilities.”
NJ TRANSIT President & CEO Kevin S. Corbett added, “Today, NJ TRANSIT ushers in a new era for the historic Bloomfield Station, with a project that consolidates our commitment to modernization, accessibility, preservation, and community development. By revitalizing this station's original features and enhancing accessibility, we will preserve New Jersey’s vibrant transit history while advancing a future of efficient, inclusive transportation.”
The Board has approved funding of up to $4,737,874.02 – plus an additional five percent for contingencies – for design and construction support services. The project is bankrolled with $48 million in Debt Defeasance and Prevention Funds, allocated by the State Legislature to refurbish the station and improve accessibility in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Specific enhancements for the Bloomfield Station include a complete overhaul and restoration of existing platform surfaces and canopy structures, the refurbishment of station building grounds and adjacent retaining walls, as well as raising low‐level platforms to enhance accessibility. The preservation of the historic features of Bloomfield Station is also a key aspect of the project.
Bloomfield Station, more than 100 years old and serving over 1,500 customers on average every weekday, was listed on the State and National Registers of Historic Places in 1984. It's an invaluable testament to New Jersey's vibrant transit history. The station plays a pivotal role in the plans to revitalize Bloomfield's central business district and is considered a centerpiece of the Transit‐Oriented Development (TOD) transit village.
