Erin Lanahan 
2026 will bring changes for parking along some Light Rail stations in New Jersey. NJ Transit announced overnight parking will no longer be allowed starting January 1, 2026 at Hudson-Bergen Light Rail stations. Cars left overnight will be subject to ticketing and towing. Here’s what we know about the changes and what stations are impacted by this parking restriction.
What Light Rail Station Parking Lots Are Impacted?
In Jersey City, overnight parking will not be allowed at the Liberty State Park Light Rail station and the West Side Avenue Light Rail station. In North Bergen, overnight parking will not be permitted at the lot near Tonnelle Avenue. In Bayonne, the 34th and 22nd Street Light Rail stations will not allow overnight parking.
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The Hoboken Girl reached out to NJ Transit, Liberty State Park, and Jersey City officials for more details on this parking restriction. While it is unclear whether the change will be permanent or temporary, HG has reached out to NJ Transit for clarity. This piece will be updated as more information becomes available.
