New Jersey Transit Chief Executive Officer Kris Kolluri will keep his role under Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill, while taking on a second position overseeing the state's two major toll roads.
The dual role will require Kolluri to oversee day-to-day operations of both agencies to improve commutes across New Jersey, according
NJ Transit — and the state's crowded highways — have had a reputation of
Kolluri's leadership "will be key as we rethink the future of transportation in New Jersey to improve commutes, improve coordination, and make sure New Jerseyans spend more time with family and friends, and less time stuck on a train or on the turnpike," Sherrill said in a statement.
Kolluri was appointed as head of NJ Transit about a year ago, replacing long-time leader Kevin Corbett, helming one of the largest commuter rail and bus networks in the US. He previously led the
The state's success relies on the turnpike and NJ Transit working together, especially for a major security event like the World Cup, Kolluri said in the statement. He said he was excited to lead the agencies and work with Sherrill who he shares the desire to "innovate and improve New Jersey's transit systems."
Kolluri will succeed James Carone, who has led the New Jersey Turnpike Authority since July 2023, following a roughly five year stint as deputy executive director. Prior to that, Carone spent 26 years at the New Jersey Highway Authority, which was consolidated into the Turnpike Authority in 2003.
During his tenure as the head of NJ Transit, Kolluri contended with a strike by locomotive engineers, which halted the rail network for days. He and the agency reached an agreement with the union that raised wages but also didn't overburden the system's budget.
