By GEOFF MULVIHILL, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS New Jersey officials say they have received a key federal endorsement of plans to build another train tunnel under the Hudson River, allowing twice as many trains access to Manhattan.

By Paul Nussbaum, The Philadelphia Inquirer Feb. 5--The Corzine administration is committed to providing $250 million for a proposed extension of the PATCO commuter rail line to Gloucester County, according to state and PATCO officials.

By JENNIFER H. CUNNINGHAM, SPECIAL TO THE RECORD Although completion of repairs still is a year away, the bridges, ramps and travel lanes on Routes 80, 46 and 23 will be opened for the holiday season, state Transportation Department officials announced Monday.

By TOM DAVIS, STAFF WRITER A $32 million surprise from the New Jersey Turnpike Authority will help complete the rail link between the Meadowlands Sports Complex and the Pascack Valley Line, officials announced Tuesday.

By Tom Davis About $4.15 million in grants will go to 29 communities to help make school pedestrian routes safer, state transportation officials announced Monday.