Goals

The goals of the Portal Bridge Capacity Enhancement Project were used as the basis for evaluating the project alternatives and, ultimately, selection of the preferred alternative in the Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS) 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