Traffic & Transportation in New Brunswick

New Brunswick's downtown and Rutgers' College Avenue campus offer genuine walkability, with real NJ Transit rail access undergoing a substantial current upgrade.

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A genuinely walkable downtown and campus core

New Brunswick's downtown arts district and Rutgers' College Avenue campus are both real, genuinely walkable, distinct from much of the rest of car-dependent Central Jersey.

A real, current $70 million train-station overhaul

New Brunswick's NJ Transit station, on the Northeast Corridor line, is undergoing a real $70 million revitalization targeted for completion by 2028, including longer platforms for 12-car trains.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-25. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.