Parking Fees Increasing At Maplewood Station

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - In less than a month, commuters and visitors will be paying more to park at the Maplewood Station. Beginning Sept. 1, the daily parking fee will be $5.

These rate increases will be in effect at Lot 1 on Dunnell Road and Lot 4 on Maplewood Avenue and Baker Street, officials said.

According to officials, parking fees have not increased at this parking facility in over 10 years and since that time, expenses associated with parking operations have increased, including snow removal, maintenance, utilities and insurance.

To help offset the increase, NJ Transit reminds commuters of Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits which could save up to $900 in commuting plus parking costs:

Governor Phil Murphy recently signed a bill into law requiring certain employers to offer a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit to their employees.

Beginning on March 1, 2020, New Jersey employers with 20 or more employees will be required to offer this benefit to their workers who are not currently in a collective bargaining agreement

The Internal Revenue Code allows employees to set aside a certain portion of pre-tax wages, which can be used for their mass transit commuting costs and parking while reducing the employee's federal taxable income.

Visit njtransit.com/taxbenefits for additional details. For additional rate offerings and parking information, contact Maplewood Township at (973) 762-8120.

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