How would you partner with other organizations, elected officials, and stakeholders to drive regional improvements and inter-agency cooperation?

Transit challenges do not stop at municipal or state borders, so solutions cannot either. I would work closely with local governments, NJ Transit, Amtrak, neighboring states, labor organizations, and federal agencies to coordinate funding, planning, and project delivery. Regional cooperation is essential to breaking down silos and ensuring that investments deliver real improvements for riders.

Train riders in NJ-11 rely on Amtrak-owned infrastructure. What Amtrak funding would you prioritize to improve the experience for New Jersey train riders?

I would prioritize funding to modernize Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor infrastructure, including aging tunnels, bridges, power systems, and signal equipment. Improving reliability and resiliency on Amtrak-owned assets directly benefits NJ Transit riders, reduces cascading delays, and strengthens the entire regional rail network.

New York City’s congestion pricing program has achieved an 11% reduction in auto traffic into New York City, but is still under attack by the Trump administration. a) Do you oppose the Administration’s attempts to punish NYC for imposing the congestion pricing fee? b) Do you support requiring NYC to share some of the funds raised by the program with NJ to help improve bus and train service between NY and NJ, so that more NJ commuters can avoid the congestion pricing fees?

a) Yes. The federal government should not retaliate against states or cities for pursuing locally driven transportation solutions that reduce congestion and pollution. b) I support regional discussions to ensure that congestion pricing revenues are invested in ways that benefit the entire commuting ecosystem, including improved bus and rail service between New Jersey and New York City. Cross-Hudson commuters should see tangible benefits from policies that directly affect them.