Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition

05/14/2026

A late post, but a huge thank you to Hudson County Complete Streets for inviting us to participate in the North Jersey Transit Forum and helping create space for an important conversation about the future of the Bergen Arches and connected greenway infrastructure in Jersey City.

We were excited to display the Bergen Arches 3D printed model created by NJIT students, which helped community members, planners, and political leadership better understand the scale, history, and potential of this hidden corridor.

As part of the forum, we traveled by public transit to 626 Summit Ave, where we were generously given access to a viewing platform overlooking the Bergen Arches. From there, Chris Gratto and Rahid Cornejo led a discussion about the future possibilities of the corridor, including the community’s push to connect future bus plans into the existing Route 139.

We also appreciated the opportunity to briefly speak with Congressman Rob Menendez and NJ Transit Commissioner Priya Jain, and we hope to continue discussions with them about the future of the site and its role within a larger regional transportation and greenway network.

Thank you again to Hudson County Complete Streets and the City of Jersey City for supporting conversations about the future of public infrastructure, transit, and open space in our city.

05/03/2026

Come learn about the Bergen Arches, explore its history and potential, and share your ideas for how this unique space can serve the community. This is your chance to be part of the conversation and help shape its future.

📍 St. Peter’s University
Saint Peter’s Hall, First Floor (on the corner of Kennedy Blvd. and Glenwood Ave.)

🗓 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM

This event is FREE and open to the public. ADA accessible.

Please RSVP via Eventbrite (link in bio).

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/27/2026

Join us for a Bergen Arches Information Session hosted by the Bergen Arches Preservation Coalition (BAPC)!

Come learn about the Bergen Arches, explore its history and potential, and share your ideas for how this unique space can serve the community. This is your chance to be part of the conversation and help shape its future.

📍 St. Peter’s University
2641 Kennedy Blvd, Jersey City, NJ

🗓 Thursday, May 7
⏰ 4:00 – 6:00 PM

This event is FREE and open to the public. ADA accessible.

Please RSVP via Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988332603341?aff=oddtdtcreator

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/06/2026

🚨 Community Update 🚨

Join us for an important conversation about the future of the Bergen Arches.

Hear the latest updates from Chris Gratto and Rahid Cornejo and share your voice—this is your chance to shape what comes next.

🗓 Thursday, April 23
⏰ 6:30–8:30 PM
📍 Bergen Arches Community Exhibition Space, Jersey City

Free & open to the public. ADA accessible.

Reserve your spot—see the Eventbrite link in our bio.

JCEvents

03/26/2026

Just a quick reminder that our event will be starting now!
You can join us live using the link below:
https://youtube.com/live/KaksAcEXsZE?feature=share

03/19/2026

In a statement, NJ Transit told News 12, "NJ Transit is firmly committed to working with developers of the greenway to ensure both the greenway and mass transit use can be successfully achieved side-by-side."

In December 2025, NJ Transit announced its intention to use the Bergen Arches land to build NJ Transit infrastructure between the Meadowlands, Secaucus and Jersey City.

03/18/2026

🌿 Help Shape the Future of the Bergen Arches 🌿

What if one of Jersey City’s most overlooked spaces became one of its greatest assets?

Join us for a community conversation about the future of the Bergen Arches — a historic corridor with the potential to transform into a vibrant greenway accessible to the public.

🗓 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Hudson County Community College – Student Center (81 Sip Ave, 2nd Floor, Jersey City)

This is your chance to share ideas, ask questions, and help shape a vision that reflects the needs and aspirations of the community. Whether you're a neighbor, advocate, planner, or just curious — your voice matters.

✨ Free and open to all

🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1984906171792?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s reimagine what’s possible together.

Join us in person to share your ideas and shape the future of Bergen Arches!

03/13/2026

HCCC Community Event

The future of the Bergen Arches is being decided right now — and the community needs to be part of the conversation. 🌿

Join us for a community update and public discussion on the latest developments affecting the Bergen Arches corridor. We’ll share what we’ve learned about NJ Transit’s plans and talk about how this historic space could also include a public greenway for walking, biking, and open space.

This meeting is an opportunity to ask questions, learn more, and make your voice heard.

📅 Thursday, March 26
⏰ 6:30 – 8:30 PM
📍 Hudson County Community College – Student Center
81 Sip Ave, 2nd Floor
Jersey City, NJ

The event is FREE and open to the public.

Please RSVP through the Eventbrite link in our bio so we know how many people to expect.

If you care about the future of this incredible space, we hope to see you there. 🌱

transitplanning

03/12/2026

For years, the Bergen Arches has been imagined as a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Jersey City — a place for nature, walking and biking paths, and better connections between neighborhoods.

Now, NJ Transit has announced new plans for the corridor. Read more on the Jersey Digs article by Darren Tobia, link in our bio (https://jerseydigs.com/bergen-arches-jersey-city-update/).

This is an important moment for the community to speak up. Your voice can help shape what happens next.

We’re asking residents, advocates, and stakeholders to review the announcement and share their thoughts.

🗣️ Submit your input today through the Community Input link in our bio.

Let decision-makers know what you believe the future of the Bergen Arches should be.

transitplanning

03/11/2026

"I think that taking these already existing green spaces and activating them will sort of build it into the urban fabric [in Jersey City]."

03/07/2026

The Bergen Arches in 3D.

This detailed 3D printed model of the Bergen Arches was created by Vincent Marchetto in collaboration with students from . It offers a new way to visualize the scale, history, and potential of this remarkable historic corridor in Jersey City.

We’ll be displaying the model at 2815 Kennedy Blvd as part of a small community space where residents can explore maps, historic photos, models, and student artwork focused on the Bergen Arches.

In the coming weeks, we’ll be hosting community events where neighbors can learn more about the history of the Erie Railroad’s Bergen Arches and share ideas about what this space could become in the future. Your voice and feedback will help shape the vision.

Stay tuned for event dates. Visit our website in the bio!