FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2026
CONTACT: Karina Diaz, Hudson County Executive’s Office
PHONE: 201-795-6200
Contract awarded to Nelson/Nygaard to lead feasibility study with support from TYLin
JERSEY CITY, NJ – Today, Hudson County Executive Craig Guy, who also serves as the Chairman of the County’s Vision Zero Task Force, applauded the Board of County Commissioners for unanimously voting to award a contract to transportation consulting firm Nelson/Nygaard to conduct a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) feasibility study along John F. Kennedy Boulevard in the cities of Bayonne and Jersey City.
Earlier this year, the County Executive authorized a request for proposals to hire a firm, helping to advance his Administration’s goals of creating safer, more efficient, and more accessible transportation options for Hudson County residents.
“This is a major step forward in delivering on our Vision Zero commitments. I thank the Board of Commissioners for their support in moving forward on this study, which prioritizes public safety while expanding transit options that are safe, reliable, and inclusive. As Chairman of the Vision Zero Task Force, I am proud to see this study advance on one of the most critical, county-owned roads,” said Guy. “This study is a meaningful step to make Hudson County a safer, more connected place for everyone. The results will guide future investments in transit infrastructure, bringing faster bus services, safer streets, and expanded mobility options, and I look forward to engaging with NJ Transit, municipalities, advocates, bus users, and other partners on this project.”
The contract awardee, Nelson/Nygaard, is an internationally recognized transportation planning firm, and will be supported by TYLin, a leading engineering and advisory firm experienced in complex infrastructure projects. Together, the firms bring nationwide experience in designing and implementing BRT and bus-priority systems that improve speed, reliability, and safety.
The feasibility study will include:
- Reviewing existing roadway and transit conditions
- Executing traffic modeling and analysis on the impacts of bus ridership and parking
- Developing recommendations for priority corridors and infrastructure improvements
- Creating alternative concepts for potential street designs
- Providing guidance on next steps, including funding prospects
Hudson County will work closely with NJ Transit, which operates bus service in the region, to ensure the study aligns with future transit operations. The Department of Planning and Business Opportunity will manage the project in coordination with the Division of Engineering. The Board of County Commissioners previously approved $150,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund to support the study, which will have a one-year term with an expected nine-month work schedule and final draft in early 2027.
The County plans to provide several opportunities for the public to weigh in at different stages of the process including virtual and in-person options.