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The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, ( PANYNJ; stylized, in logo since 2020, as Port Authority NY NJ) is a joint venture between the U.S. states of New York and New Jersey, established in 1921 through an interstate compact authorized by the United States Congress.
History of the Port Authority. In 1921, the states of New York and New Jersey received consent from Congress to form an interstate agency to develop and modernize the entire port district in order to improve commerce and trade. The port district centers around New York Harbor, and includes 1,500 square miles from both states.
Learn about the Port Authority's mission, facilities, priorities, standards, history and more. The Port Authority is a self-supporting entity that operates airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals and rail transit in the region.
Learn how PATH, the Port Authority's commuter rail system, evolved from a private railroad to a public one, and how it connects New Jersey and New York City. Explore the timeline of PATH's history, from the Hudson and Manhattan Railroad to the World Trade Center, and the challenges and achievements of its second century.
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The Port Authority was established by the Compact of April 30, 1921, between the States of New York and New Jersey as one of the first interstate agencies created under the clause of the United States Constitution permitting compacts between states with the consent of Congress. The Compact, designed to improve the region’s economic health ...
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, is a joint venture between the U.S. states of New York and New Jersey, established in 1921 through an interstate compact authorized by the United States Congress.
