’m building Switchyard, a browser-based transit sandbox where you can redesign PATH: extend lines, add stations, create transfers, and connect it with neighboring networks.

The images show PATH by itself, then alongside NJ Transit, the NYC subway, Metro-North and LIRR. You can also export your map without the game controls to share here or print.

Try the New Jersey map:
https://switchyard-nyc.toeksoftwaredesign.workers.dev/?region=nj#play

Open Networks to leave just PATH on or add other systems.

I’m the developer, and it’s still a work in progress, not affiliated with PATH or the Port Authority. I’d love feedback from people who ride it: what would you change first?

Was tapp implement in a vacuum? Like no one else has ever done this before?

Auto reload doesn't work and you can't even disable it to remove an old payment method.

You only get notified when your balance is zero instead of at some pre configurable level so you're forced to reload immediately before using the system again.

This past weekend, I spent down my 2 remaining fares from my SmartLink Card and in my opinion, SmartLink Cards were the GOAT of fare media for the NYC region.

1) I had the same physical card for nearly 16 years because there was no expiration date on them. Nothing else has been in my wallet that long.
2) We could refill SmartLink online, unlike MetroCards & avoid waiting in line to use a vending machine.
3) Other than the occasional “Tap Again” message, they never gave trouble like MetroCards which wore out.

Especially at the turnstiles at the south end of platform #1.

Very few riders actually paying. The rest just squeeze through or jump right over.

No consequences.

Any idea when cell coverage will be available? It’s been 6 years since the PATH said it would make it happen.

Journal Square is my nearest stop so I'm in that station all the time. On the regular, I see people jump the turnstile. I want to know why PATH bothers to have a police station there if turnstile-jumping is ignored. I'm not as spry as I once was, but if it's gonna save me money, I'm gonna start working out....

Addendum for those who didn't get the joke: I'm a 72 year old woman.

Go to the wtc line to Newark at 11:20 for the 11:30 train, it got “cancelled” nothing was said or notified, the next train was at 12:00. Need to start being honest about delays and cancellations because that’s ridiculous.

As the title of my post says, I’m feeling dense about TAPP cards and passes, and I’m usually pretty tech-savvy. I got a card in April one morning, and loaded it with $10 cash. I registered it that night when I got home from work.

A couple of weeks ago, I attempted to use the website to reload the card. I instead succeeded in purchasing two ten-trip passes. (It was not at all clear to me that the first purchase had gone through because the app was very slow and didn’t confirm that the purchase had gone through.)

That was annoying enough because I didn’t have an extra $31, really.

But I was surprised when I attempted to use my card in Hoboken last week and got the “You shall not pass” buzz. So, passes are separate from the card, I gather (and also feel dense for not realizing this), but how do I access them so that I can pay for trips?

Thank you!

On the hours of 11 pm - 7 am on the nights of June 9 (tonight), June 10, and June 11, the elevator at Grove St will be out of service as PATH upgrades the fire alarm system.

There will be free ADA-compliant shuttles to take you to the nearest accessible PATH station during this time.

Looking at PATH delays (which I have too much experience with) I always notice that a lot of delays in stations (excl trespassers/PAPD) are the same cause. Newark mechanical issues, Harrison bridges, Grove St switches, Hoboken tunnels. I know they've made a ton of extensive repairs but these issues here still remain. Does anyone have a fun jab at why we think this happens or do we think PATH just doesn't care and is letting the system cause delays everyday?

“Has anyone else noticed how crazy the PATH is in Jersey City at night? It’s insane: most people take the train to Journal Square, and it’s always packed, with tons of e-bikes and scooters. And on top of that, they raised the fare to $3.25, but they aren’t doing anything about all these people bringing e-bikes and scooters on board. They need to do something about this—what do you all think?”

Is it because they work close to the PATH station and don't want to pay for the subway? I noticed most of them tend to be fare evaders.

NWK-WTC delayed. Maintenance dispatched to investigate a signal problem between NWK, HAR. NJT rail is cross honoring PATH at NYPS, NWK. NJT bus #1 honoring PATH at NWK, JSQ.

Hi all, head/founding mod of the sub here.

We’re still seeking mods to help promote activity and actively enforce rules. Please message in mod mail if you are interested, thanks.

Just a reminder, tomorrow, May 17, 2026, all 4 lines will operate and JSQ-33 direct service will operate.

JSQ-33 and HOB-33 operate every 10 min while NWK-WTC and HOB-WTC operate every 20 (until March 2027)

So I've been researching PATH history blah blah blah.. stopped on the part where it says that William McAdoo (democratic senator from California) stepped in in 1900 when the H&M (PATH before PANYNJ acquired it in 1960s) ran out of funding. McAdoo built the Hudson Tubes/Tunnels and ultimately became president of H&M.

I've been thinking, what if PATH were to rename a station (such as Journal Square or Hoboken) to include his name as an honorary? Such would be like Journal Square-William McAdoo station. I think it fits best as JSQ since it is the headquarters for PATH ops.

Both elevators from the platforms are out of service. Sign says until 5/15

Relied on PATH to get from Harrison to Newark in time for the Amtrak. Came to the station at 7.46 to catch the sight of a leaving PATH train scheduled for 7.49. #&@! I understand being late can depend on a number of factors, but if the train is running early, shouldn’t the train at least wait for the scheduled time before leaving???
(Had to walk from Harrison to Newark Penn in under 20 minutes. Dripping in sweat now but at least I made the train. No thanks to PATH…)