Newark Light Rail Line

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf light rail system
gptkbp:accessibility ADA_compliant
gptkbp:annualRidership steady increase since opening
gptkbp:averageRainfall approximately 8,000
gptkbp:averageTemperature 5.4 miles
gptkbp:busConnections multiple bus routes
gptkbp:communityEngagement public meetings held
gptkbp:communityFeedback regular surveys conducted
gptkbp:communityImpact improved access to public transport
gptkbp:connects gptkb:Newark_Penn_Station
Broad Street Station
gptkbp:constructionMaterial 2006
gptkbp:constructionStarted 2002
gptkbp:design light rail vehicles
gptkbp:electrification overhead catenary system
gptkbp:emergencyServices emergency response plans in place
gptkbp:environmentalImpact minimal
reduces carbon footprint
gptkbp:fareSystem pay-per-ride
gptkbp:futurePlans yes
potential extensions to surrounding areas
gptkbp:governance gptkb:New_Jersey_Transit
gptkbp:historicalSignificance part_of_Newark's_transit_development
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Newark Light Rail Line
gptkbp:length 5.4 miles
gptkbp:localAttraction serves cultural and sports venues
gptkbp:localEconomy connects to regional transit systems
gptkbp:localGovernment strong_support_from_Newark_officials
gptkbp:location gptkb:Newark,_New_Jersey
gptkbp:maintenance Newark_Light_Rail_Maintenance_Facility
gptkbp:numberOfStations 11
gptkbp:opened 2006
gptkbp:operatedBy gptkb:NJ_Transit
gptkbp:operationalStatus active
gptkbp:originalNetwork NJ_Transit_Light_Rail_Network
gptkbp:owner gptkb:New_Jersey_Transit_Corporation
gptkbp:partnerships local businesses and organizations
gptkbp:partOf yes
gptkbp:passengerCapacity approximately 3 million annually
gptkbp:productLine 1
gptkbp:project $200 million
gptkbp:publicAccess art installations at stations
security measures in place
gptkbp:route Newark to Bayonne
gptkbp:safetyFeatures automatic train control
gptkbp:serviceArea gptkb:Essex_County
gptkbp:services 15 minutes
ongoing
5 AM to 1 AM
April 2006
gptkbp:serviceType light rail
gptkbp:speed 20 mph
gptkbp:sustainabilityInitiatives energy-efficient operations
gptkbp:technology real-time tracking systems
gptkbp:ticketingSystem smart card system
gptkbp:track 1435 mm (standard gauge)
gptkbp:transmission urban transit
gptkbp:vehicleClass low-floor light rail vehicles