**NJ Transit** (New Jersey Transit Corporation) is the largest statewide public transportation system in the United States and the third-largest provider of bus, rail, and light rail transit by ridership nationally. It serves the state of New Jersey and extends services into parts of New York and Pennsylvania, connecting major commercial and employment centers, including New York City and Philadelphia[1][2]. Founded in 1979 and operational since 1983 after taking over commuter rail services from Conrail, NJ Transit was created to consolidate and improve public transit in New Jersey. It operates under an eight-member Board of Directors, with oversight including the New Jersey Department of Transportation and federal bodies such as the Federal Transit Administration. NJ Transit manages a large and complex network covering 5,325 square miles, featuring 252 bus routes, 12 rail lines, and a fleet of 2,220 buses, 1,230 trains, and 21 light rail vehicles. It serves nearly one million daily riders, with annual ridership approaching 270 million trips[1][2][8]. Key achievements include its role as an economic engine for New Jersey by providing critical regional mobility and commuter access, and extensive capital investment programs with over 200 infrastructure projects underway to enhance speed, safety, and reliability. NJ Transit is also notable for its integrated approach to safety and security, exemplified by the New Jersey Transit Police Department’s initiatives that include a state-of-the-art command vehicle, expanded outreach units, and being the first transit agency in the U.S. to achieve ISO certification for cybersecurity[3][4]. NJ Transit faces challenges such as operating in the nation’s busiest rail corridor—much of which is owned by Amtrak—and the need for ongoing infrastructure renewal. Despite these, it remains a vital transportation backbone regionally, continuously innovating in safety, customer experience, and capital delivery to meet the demands of a densely populated and economically significant area[1][3][4][5].