Transportation Program in Paterson, NJ
Master Plan Link: http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/works/njchoices/pdf/paterson.pdf
In terms of understanding transportation, there are many major highways that lead to Paterson including the Garden State Parkway, Route 80, and Route 46 being the largest among others. There is also NJ transit that runs through Paterson serving about almost 400 passengers on an average weekday. You can reach Paterson by taking the train from Hoboken or from the newly opened Secaucus station which makes connections much easier for those taking public transportation. The train comes every 30 minutes weekdays and every 60 minutes weekends. NJ Transit also operates 18 bus routes throughout the Paterson. Data shows there was an increase in riders by about 8% during the 2000 to 2005 time period. In 2002, there was shuttle service created to provide the public access to two Preakness Healthcare Centers in Wayne. This Preakness Shuttle operates seven days a week as ridership on this shuttle doubled from 2002 to 2005. As it is noticeable, there is much means of public transportation for those living in Paterson. Even if you don't have a car in a congested area like Paterson where parking can be limiting (I don't too far away and have seen it first hand), you are still able to get around through other means developed by either the state or county.