5 years standing: NJ’s Fort Lee named top truck bottleneck for fifth consecutive year
For the fifth year in a row, the American Transportation Research Institute has named Fort Lee, New Jersey the country’s worst trucking bottleneck. Fort Lee, New Jersey is considered one of the nation's top truck bottlenecks because it is located at a critical juncture between two major highways, the New Jersey Turnpike and the George Washington Bridge, which connects New Jersey to New York City. The area is a major transportation hub for goods and services, with over 100 million vehicles passing through the area each year.
The Fort Lee bottleneck is particularly problematic for truck traffic because of the volume of vehicles passing through the area, which creates significant traffic congestion and delays. In addition, the narrow lanes and steep inclines on the bridge approach can make it difficult for large trucks to navigate the area safely and efficiently.
The bottleneck at Fort Lee has significant economic consequences, as delays can lead to increased transportation costs, lost productivity, and decreased competitiveness for businesses that rely on the efficient movement of goods. As a result, efforts are underway to improve the flow of traffic through the area, including investments in infrastructure improvements and technology to manage traffic more effectively.
New Jersey has taken legal action against New York's congestion pricing program, arguing that it unfairly shifts traffic and pollution burdens to its communities.