Goals

The goals of the Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement Project will be used as the basis for evaluating the project alternatives and, ultimately, selection of a preferred alternative that will be considered during the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) process.

Project Goals:

• Enhance capacity to meet current and future demand including new service along the Northeast Corridor
• Improve service reliability and operational flexibility
• Provide a redundant Hackensack River crossing to facilitate maintenance and enhance passenger safety and security
• Minimize conflicts with maritime traffic
• Optimize existing infrastructure and planned improvements
• Minimize impacts on the surrounding environment