Mayors Ras Baraka and James Solomon Release Statement Praising Governor Sherrill’s Decision on Newark Bay Bridge
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Mayors Ras Baraka and James Solomon Release Statement Praising Governor Sherrill’s Decision on Newark Bay Bridge
NEWARK & JERSEY CITY, NJ (March 3, 2026) – Mayors James Solomon and Ras Baraka today released the following statement regarding Governor Mikie Sherrill’s decision to revise the proposed Newark Bay Bridge expansion and instead announced a plan that simply replaces the existing infrastructure:
“Governor Sherrill is showing true, community-led leadership. Today’s decision acknowledges that the previous proposal would’ve opened the floodgates of heavy traffic through communities that already bear a high burden of traffic and air pollution. For years, our communities fought against a seriously ill-conceived plan while proposing serious alternatives. It took Governor Sherrill’s leadership to listen and act in the best interest of the people of New Jersey.
The Governor’s announcement is a major step in the direction of smart transportation policy that upgrades aging infrastructure, while
addressing the needs of impacted communities. For years, dedicated
community activists have campaigned for this reasonable solution. This win for our community is a testament to their hard work of building a coalition across the region.
In the end, Governor Sherrill made the right choice for the future of our cities, the environment, and for the economic future of New Jersey. Both of us sincerely thank Governor for her leadership.”