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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 agency's mission, priorities, standards, history, sustainability, diversity and more. The Port Authority operates airports, bridges, tunnels, bus terminals, rail transit and the World Trade Center.
The two states frequently fought over jurisdiction rights on the mighty Hudson River. After years of political negotiation, a compact between the two states was signed in 1921 and created the Port of New York Authority. The agency was given a broad mandate to develop and modernize the entire Port District.
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.
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, rail transit and the World Trade Center.
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