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Pedestrian Safety Ignored: The Ongoing Threat of NJ Transit Bus Collisionsn November 22,2024

Pedestrian Safety Ignored: The Ongoing Threat of NJ Transit Bus Collisions

Pedestrians continue to face grave dangers on New Jersey's roads, with NJ Transit buses involved in incidents that are too often swept under the rug. The latest case occurred on Thursday evening in Clifton, where a 29-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after being struck by an NJ Transit bus.

The accident happened around 5:55 p.m. near the intersection of Clifton and Lexington Avenues. According to Clifton Police Lt. Robert Anderson, the victim sustained significant injuries to her lower leg, requiring immediate medical attention. She was rushed to St. Joseph's University Medical Center in Paterson, where her injuries, though serious, were thankfully not life-threatening.

Witnesses reported seeing the NJ Transit bus remain at the scene following the collision, but no arrests were made. Fire and EMS crews from the Clifton Fire Department also responded, providing emergency care and assisting with the investigation, which remains ongoing.

This incident is a stark reminder of the persistent safety issues involving NJ Transit buses. Pedestrians frequently bear the brunt of these collisions, yet the transit company seems to evade accountability time and again. Victims and their families are often left struggling for answers while NJ Transit fails to address systemic issues that contribute to these tragedies.

While investigations like the one in Clifton are underway, it raises the question: How many more pedestrians must be injured or killed before NJ Transit takes meaningful action? Improved driver training, enhanced safety protocols, and greater transparency in reporting and addressing such incidents are long overdue.

For the safety of pedestrians, it’s time to demand accountability and change from NJ Transit. These recurring incidents shouldn’t just be statistics swept under the rug—they’re preventable tragedies that deserve attention and action.

The public deserves better, and so do the countless individuals who walk New Jersey's streets every day.

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