One alternative to M-0-M is what I call, simply a “Rt 79 Link” which connects Freehold Borough to the Matawan NE Costline Train Station .This would be a benefit and boom for all of Western Monmouth County. The long term, high ticket solution is to propose a NEW light rail line from Downtown Freehold Borough, through Freehold Township, Marlboro, and the final connection at the Matawan Train Station. A short term, less expensive solutions is a Rt 79 “Bus Trolly” following this same route.
Who wins? Matawan Train Station Parking access is impossible. Providing a new commuter pathway to the Matawan Train Station will be a welcomed avoidance to the Parking problem. Alternative transportation may resolve a portion of AM and PM RT9 rush hour traffic. This plan will offer the needed Rt 9 Bus Route
alternative, plus provide more convenient transportation to PATH trains and lower Manhattan.Working for better access to public transportation will help Freehold Borough's real estate market, help community commuter residents, and richly add to our First Class Quality of life. We need to reach out to the NJ Department of Transportation and fellow Rt79 Committees to affect the needed transportation alternatives.
Our Municipal government needs new ideas for a renewed Freehold Borough.
