The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) provided an important update on the EWR Station Access Project at the Feldman Middleton Jr. Community Center in Weequahic Park on December 17, 2024. The session aimed to update the community on the project’s progress and share how feedback from an earlier listening session has been addressed.

The meeting was attended by approximately 45 individuals, including residents, key Newark City Council members and a representative from Rep. Robert Menendez’s office. The discussion centered around several key aspects of the project, including:

• Community Benefits
• Employment and Business Opportunities
• Design and Operations
• Access Improvements
• Mitigation of Potential Traffic Impacts

Key Takeaways

• The EWR Station Access Project will improve access to Newark Liberty International Airport with minimal traffic disruption.
• Local businesses and residents will have access to various opportunities including job training
  and scholarships.
• The project will generate tax revenue for Newark and benefit the city of Elizabeth.