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NJ Transit sprays lavender in train stations in upgrade push but riders say service still stinks

Nypost · · 467 words · By Jordan Donegan; Estrella McDaniel; Matt Troutman
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open_in_new Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/05/14/us-news/nj-transit-sprays-lavender-in-train-statio…

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8 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“a new plan to freshen up the decrepit NJ Transit system has designated lavender as the official scent of the agency’s cleaning products”
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Multiple web search results confirm that NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri announced lavender as the preferred fragrance for cleaning solutions in stations and train cars.
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web search NEUTRAL — The Garden State's official flower may be the blue violet, but the official smell of NJ Transit is now lavender. NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri on Tuesday announced the scent as the preferred fragrance f…
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-transit-plans-to-make-train-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — Since the executive order was signed, NJ Transit has redesigned its app and planned a more robust train station cleaning schedule.
https://newjersey.news12.com/2026/05/11/toll-of-commuting-nj…
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web search NEUTRAL — At the time, NJ Transit said it would have to pass those costs on to either taxpayers or event attendees. FIFA reacted with “surprise,” citing a 2018 agreement with host cities that required free tran…
https://www.6sqft.com/nj-transit-cuts-world-cup-train-fare-t…
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“CEO Kris Kolluri revealed Tuesday”
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Two separate web search results explicitly state that CEO Kris Kolluri announced the lavender scent initiative on a Tuesday.
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web search NEUTRAL — Kris Kolluri is an American politician and transportation executive. He became President and CEO of New Jersey Transit, the New Jersey state public transportation agency, on January 16, 2025.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_Kolluri
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web search NEUTRAL — NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri on Tuesday announced the scent as the preferred fragrance for cleaning solutions the agency plans to use in stations and train cars. It’s part of a new push by Gov. Mikie S…
https://gothamist.com/news/nj-transit-plans-to-make-train-ca…
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web search NEUTRAL — NJ Transit CEO and President Kris Kolluri unveiled an initiative to improve customer experiences at Newark Penn Station and other major stations.For Kolluri — who personally decided on the lavender-sc…
https://www.yahoo.com/news/nj-transit-chief-unveils-improvem…
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“New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherril, who announced a “Rapid Action Plan” for sprucing up the transit system’s often dingy — and unreliable — trains and buses”
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Multiple sources, including StateScoop and other news summaries, confirm that Governor Mikie Sherrill announced a 'Rapid Action Plan' for NJ Transit.
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web search NEUTRAL — Live news, investigations, opinion, photos and video by the journalists of The New York Times from more than 150 countries around the world.
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web search NEUTRAL — All the latest from the afternoon's news conferences, including Chelsea's Calum McFarlane before the FA Cup final. From Barcelona to Stockport and a second Wembley final - the rollercoaster career...
https://www.bbc.com/news
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“crews use the cleaners at Newark’s Penn Station overnight”
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Official-sounding notices and web results confirm that Newark Penn Station has modified overnight hours to allow for daily deeper cleaning.
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web search NEUTRAL — Newark Penn Station will close Overnight Daily Beginning Sunday, May 3rd.NEWARK, NJ — To protect NJ TRANSIT customers and employees, the hours of operation at Newark Penn Station will be modified over…
https://www.njtransit.com/press-releases/nj-transit-enhances…
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web search NEUTRAL — NJ Transit trains at Newark Penn Station, ALP-46 4662 arrival, Bombardier Bi-Level train experience, trainspotting events in New Jersey, railfanning at Newark train stations, public transportation in …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/newark-penn-station-nj-trans…
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web search NEUTRAL — With its wide avenues, imposing public buildings, its own subway system and direct access to rail and highway transportation, Newark was once New Jersey's grand city. Hartz is proud to be part of the …
https://www.google.ru/maps/d/viewer?mid=133K1jnSwY5qjeOekPi2…
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“The wider Rapid Action Plan includes rolling out a redesigned NJ Transit app”
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Multiple sources confirm the Rapid Action Plan includes a redesigned/upgraded mobile app.
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web search NEUTRAL — New Jersey Transit lowers train ticket prices for round trip to World Cup ahead of sales beginning Wednesday.
https://news.google.com/stories/CAAqNggKIjBDQklTSGpvSmMzUnZj…
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web search NEUTRAL — NJ Transit's new app is part of Gov.New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday announced her “Rapid Action Plan” for NJ Transit, the state’s public transportation system, which includes a new, upgraded…
https://statescoop.com/new-jersey-transit-app-sherill-rapid-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Transforming Public Transit: NJ Transit’s Bold New Strategy. In a move that could redefine commuter experiences in New Jersey, NJ Transit has announced the Rapid Action Plan, leading significant upgra…
https://railwaynews.eu/2026/05/nj-transit-passenger-experien…
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“The wider Rapid Action Plan includes... investment in GPS-powered software to track trains in real time”
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Multiple sources confirm the investment in 'NJT LiveView', which is GPS-powered software for real-time train tracking.
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web search NEUTRAL — The plan includes investments in cleaner vehicles and upgraded stations, NJT LiveView™ to provide real-time GPS tracking of train and light rail service, enhanced safety initiatives through a new Real…
https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/2026/20260512a.shtml
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web search NEUTRAL — The transit agency will launch NJT LiveView, GPS-powered software for tracking trains in real time. Previously, only third-party apps provided this bird’s eye tracking information. The platform will a…
https://statescoop.com/new-jersey-transit-app-sherill-rapid-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Real-Time Tracking: The app now allows users to find the nearest bus or train station instantly. NJT LiveView™: Say goodbye to “ghost trains.” This next-generation platform uses GPS data to show exact…
https://theridgewoodblog.net/lavender-scents-gps-tracking-ev…
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“The wider Rapid Action Plan includes... establishing a “Real Time Crime Center””
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The 'Real Time Crime Center' is explicitly listed as part of the safety initiatives within the Rapid Action Plan in multiple sources.
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web search NEUTRAL — The plan includes investments in cleaner vehicles and upgraded stations, NJT LiveView™ to provide real-time GPS tracking of train and light rail service, enhanced safety initiatives through a new Real…
https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/2026/20260512a.shtml
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web search NEUTRAL — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday announced her “Rapid Action Plan” for NJ Transit, the state’s public transportation system, which includes a new, upgraded mobile app and other improvements.
https://statescoop.com/new-jersey-transit-app-sherill-rapid-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Transforming Public Transit: NJ Transit’s Bold New Strategy. In a move that could redefine commuter experiences in New Jersey, NJ Transit has announced the Rapid Action Plan, leading significant upgra…
https://railwaynews.eu/2026/05/nj-transit-passenger-experien…
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“The wider Rapid Action Plan includes... expanded wi-fi on buses and other cleaning measures”
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While the Rapid Action Plan and general cleaning measures are corroborated, specific mention of 'expanded wi-fi on buses' is not explicitly detailed in the provided evidence snippets, though the plan's existence is confirmed.
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web search NEUTRAL — New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill on Tuesday announced her “Rapid Action Plan” for NJ Transit, the state’s public transportation system, which includes a new, upgraded mobile app and other improvements.
https://statescoop.com/new-jersey-transit-app-sherill-rapid-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Transforming Public Transit: NJ Transit’s Bold New Strategy. In a move that could redefine commuter experiences in New Jersey, NJ Transit has announced the Rapid Action Plan, leading significant upgra…
https://railwaynews.eu/2026/05/nj-transit-passenger-experien…
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web search NEUTRAL — MyLightRail - Train Schedules NJ TRANSIT New Jersey Transit …
https://www.njtransit.com/train-to
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