The Cortaca Jug is the trophy given to the annual college football game played between the Red Dragons of the State University of New York College at Cortland and the Bombers of Ithaca College . The match-up is one of the most prominent in NCAA Division III football. The Cortaca game typically sells out, with thousands of fans packed into the stadium.
98-402: In 2019, the game set a Division III attendance record when it was held at MetLife Stadium . The 2022 matchup was played at Yankee Stadium and was the second all-time attendance record of Division III football. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two schools, the "cort" coming from SUNY Cortland and the "aca" part coming from Ithaca College. The schools are located 21 miles apart in
196-551: A 0–0 draw. On June 10, 2014, the stadium hosted an international friendly before the 2014 FIFA World Cup between the Republic of Ireland and Portugal with Portugal beating Ireland 5–1. On September 9, 2014, the stadium hosted an international friendly between Brazil and Ecuador with Brazil victorious 1–0. On March 31, 2015, the stadium hosted an international friendly rematch of Argentina and Ecuador with Argentina prevailing 2–1 in front of 48,000 fans. On July 19, 2015,
294-501: A 2–1 victory for Real Madrid. On September 7, 2018, the stadium hosted the United States and Brazil in an international friendly match as part of U.S. Soccer's "Kickoff Series", which Brazil won by a score of 2–0 with goals from Roberto Firmino and Neymar . On September 11, 2018, the stadium hosted an international friendly between Colombia and Argentina. On July 29, 2019, during the 2019 International Champions Cup ,
392-410: A cold-weather city would host it. Normally, Super Bowls must be held in indoor climate-controlled stadiums if they are held in a city with an average temperature lower than 50 °F (10 °C). However, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell waived this requirement and allowed MetLife Stadium on the ballot because of a "unique, once-only circumstance based on the opportunity to celebrate the new stadium and
490-597: A contract with Metro-North Railroad . The New Jersey Transit Police Department (NJTPD) is the transit police agency of NJ Transit. New Jersey Transit Police operates under the authority of Chapter 27 of the NJ Revised Statutes. Title 27:25-15.1 states in part "The Transit Police Officers so appointed shall have general authority, without limitation, to exercise police powers and duties, as provided by law for police officers and law enforcement officers, in all criminal and traffic matters at all times throughout
588-565: A distance of 7.3 miles (11.7 km), began. The project was delayed by a lack of environmental permits to clear the roadbed between Lake Lackawanna and Andover. Based on projections from NJ Transit, the restart of construction, including extensive work on Roseville Tunnel , was to occur in mid- to late-2016, with the re-opening of service to Andover projected to occur in 2020. The proposed rehabilitation west of Andover, which has not yet been funded, would provide commuter rail service between Hoboken Terminal and New York's Penn Station, and would serve
686-827: A new rail junction at Secaucus, allowing for a one-train ride between the Port Jervis , Main , Bergen County , Pascack Valley, and Raritan Valley lines and New York Penn Station. The Lehigh and the West Trenton extension plans would require added capacity and the ARC project would provide that capacity. The project broke ground in June 2009. Both the Federal Transit Administration and the Port Authority made public commitments of $ 3 billion to
784-619: A new stadium, the other team would have to remain for the remainder of the lease. However, the high cost of building and relocating to a stadium makes it very unlikely. The teams also get parking revenue from the Meadowlands' western parking lots year round, even when there are no events at the stadium (this would occur when other parts of the Meadowlands host events). Allianz , a financial services and insurance company based in Munich , Germany, expressed interest in purchasing naming rights to
882-475: A new, higher lift bridge . The West Trenton Line is a proposed service connecting West Trenton Station with Newark Penn Station , connecting with the Raritan Valley Line at Bridgewater . As of 2004, NJT's estimate of the cost was $ 197 million. To date, no funding has been secured. Service ran on the line prior to 1983. The West Shore Route is a proposal to reactivate passenger service on
980-488: A number of other new NFL venues, MetLife Stadium does not have a roof, as proposals to include a roof failed, over a dispute for funding. Thus, indoor events such as the Final Four cannot be held at the facility, which runs counter to the original aims for a new arena in northern New Jersey. Ten giant HD -ready light emitting diode (LED) pylons, located at the north, south, east, and west entrances, display videos of
1078-424: A stadium soccer record crowd of 82,262 with United winning 2–0. NJ Transit New Jersey Transit Corporation , branded as NJ Transit or NJTransit and often shortened to NJT , is a state-owned public transportation system that serves the U.S. state of New Jersey and portions of the states of New York and Pennsylvania . It operates buses , light rail , and commuter rail services throughout
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#17327732911881176-456: A traditional look of exposed steel framework and rusticated stone while the Jets wanted a sleek and modern look highlighted by metal and glass. With those features in mind the designers used the column/tower dynamic seen in many of Manhattan's skyscrapers as inspiration for the stadium's design. The base of the stadium's facade is clad in limestone -like stonework while the rest of the stadium
1274-478: A yard sale and purchased a $ 2 jug from a local farmer, named Freddy Testa, that he thought could be used as a trophy during the annual game between the two teams. After meeting up with friend and Ithaca football captain Dick Carmean, the two painted the jug blue, gold, red, and white in honor of both schools’ colors. The first Jug ran out of room for scores in the mid-1980s, necessitating a second Jug that sports
1372-489: Is also designed for soccer . To prepare for a match, the stadium uses retractable seating in the field level corners to fit a FIFA -sanctioned soccer field. Along with being noted for providing exceptional sight-lines, this has allowed the stadium to host several major international matches. The first international exhibition match was between Mexico and Ecuador on May 7, 2010, in front of 77,507 fans. The stadium hosted another international exhibition soccer match between
1470-570: Is distinguished by an outer skin of aluminum louvers and glass and by interior lighting capable of switching colors, depending on which team is currently playing–blue for the Giants and green for the Jets. This idea originated at the Allianz Arena in Munich , Germany; which was previously shared between the city's two major soccer clubs, Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich . Unlike Giants Stadium, MetLife Stadium can easily be reconfigured for
1568-562: Is to report the progress on its goals to EPA every six months. Based on the reports, the EPA has stated it will quantify the benefits of the venue's environmental efforts. MetLife Stadium is accessible by car via Exit 16W on the western spur of the New Jersey Turnpike ( I-95 ) and is also located adjacent to NJ Route 3 and NJ Route 120 . Coach USA provides the 351 Meadowlands Express Bus service between MetLife Stadium and
1666-430: The 2011 CONCACAF Gold Cup . Costa Rica played Honduras to a 1–1 draw with Honduras winning on penalties 4–2 in the first match. The second match featured Mexico against Guatemala with Mexico winning 2–1. On June 9, 2012, Argentina and Brazil played a friendly match, with Argentina winning in a thrilling 4–3 match featuring a Lionel Messi hat-trick . Another exhibition match in preparation for 2014 FIFA World Cup
1764-624: The COVID-19 pandemic . An environmental assessment was published in February 2021, and it is now in the design and engineering phase. The project is projected to be operational by 2028. Bus rapid transit in New Jersey includes limited stop bus lines, exclusive bus lanes (XBL) and bus bypass shoulders (BBS). Next Generation Bus is the term used by NJT to refer to the development of numerous bus rapid transit (BRT) systems across
1862-669: The Erie Lackawanna last provided with the Lake Cities in 1970. At the time of the Cut-Off's construction, the DL&W had extensive experience with concrete construction, but not on the scale that would be employed on the Cut-Off. All structures, including stations, bridges, interlocking towers and two large viaducts and thousands of fence posts, were made of concrete. Despite the lack of maintenance on these structures over
1960-532: The Federal Transit Administration has issued a Finding of No Significance Impact ( FONSI ). Preliminary engineering began in 2018. The new station will be a contributing factor to the $ 180 million urban renewal project of Bayfront . There is also a project to improve Route 440 itself near the rail extension. As of 2020, the project is still ongoing after upgrades were made to West Side Avenue Station In May 2001, New Jersey acquired
2058-627: The Henry Hudson Rail Trail ). NJT is still planning to study all the routes as to not delay action further on the EIS, and says all three routes are still up for evaluation, although it will take the Governor's comments into consideration. In late May 2009 representatives of the three counties agreed to back one potential route from Ocean County to Red Bank, instead of to Monmouth Junction, ending years of stalemate. Under that compromise,
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#17327732911882156-605: The Hudson–Bergen Light Rail in North Bergen . The project is currently in its initial study phase. The Monmouth-Ocean-Middlesex (MOM) line is a proposed south and central New Jersey commuter rail route to New Brunswick , Newark and New York's Penn Station. This would restore service previously provided by the Central Railroad of New Jersey with similar station sequences. Prior to 1941 cancellation
2254-610: The Lehigh Valley Railroad and the Central Railroad of New Jersey . These cities were last served in 1967. NJT intended to construct a new two-track Hudson River tunnel adjacent to the two single-track Northeast Corridor tunnels built in the early 20th century by the Pennsylvania Railroad . NJT referred to the project as Access to the Region's Core , which would have used dual-power locomotives and
2352-662: The Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers . Additionally, MetLife Stadium is the fifth building in the New York metropolitan area to be home to multiple teams from the same sports league, after the Polo Grounds , which was home to the baseball Giants and Yankees from 1913 to 1922, the third Madison Square Garden which hosted the NHL 's Rangers and Americans from 1926 to 1942, Shea Stadium , which housed both
2450-515: The Mets and Yankees during the 1974 and 1975 seasons and both the Jets and Giants in 1975, and Giants Stadium, which hosted both the Giants and Jets from 1984 to 2009. MetLife Stadium hosted Super Bowl XLVIII and will host multiple matches during the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup and the 2026 FIFA World Cup , including both finals . It is the largest stadium in New Jersey with a capacity of over 80,000. As Giants Stadium approached 30 years of age, it
2548-553: The Northeast Corridor through a series of phases. It will create new capacity that will allow the doubling of passenger trains running under the Hudson River . The program will increase track, tunnel, bridge, and station capacity, eventually creating four mainline tracks between Newark, NJ, and Penn Station , New York, including a new, two-track Hudson River tunnel. It is being undertaken in partnership with Amtrak,
2646-541: The Port Authority Bus Terminal . New Jersey Transit provides the 353 Bus service for select events between MetLife Stadium and Secaucus Junction . The Meadowlands Rail Line operates on event days between Meadowlands station and Hoboken Terminal via Secaucus Junction, where there is connecting service to Pennsylvania Station (New York City) , Pennsylvania Station (Newark) , and other New Jersey Transit rail operations . The line opened to
2744-619: The Trenton Line ; and a handful of tourist trains in the southern and northwestern parts of New Jersey. Since inception, rail ridership has quadrupled. In the 1990s the rail system expanded, with new Midtown Direct service to New York City and new equipment. On October 21, 2001, it opened a new station at Newark Liberty International Airport . On December 15, 2003, it opened the Secaucus Junction transfer station, connecting its two commuter networks in northern New Jersey for
2842-482: The United States and Brazil on August 10, 2010. Brazil won 2–0 in front of a near-sellout crowd of 77,223; the game was played on a temporary grass field. On March 26, 2011, the stadium hosted an international friendly, between the United States and Argentina , which ended in a 1–1 draw and was played in front of a sellout crowd of 78,926. On June 18, 2011, the stadium hosted two quarter-final matches of
2940-412: The largest NFL stadium in terms of total seating . The seating bowl is also raked in a way that eliminates overhangs from the upper decks that would impede views and allows fans to see the full arc of a 90-foot (30 yd) punt. MetLife Stadium includes a total of four locker rooms: one each for the Giants and Jets, as well as two for visiting teams. The home teams have locker rooms on opposite ends of
3038-483: The professional wrestling promotion WWE . WrestleMania 29 was held at MetLife Stadium on April 7, 2013. With 80,676 spectators, it was the third most-attended event in WWE history, and the highest-grossing event in WWE history at $ 12.3 million. Six years later, MetLife Stadium hosted WrestleMania 35 on April 7, 2019, overtaking WrestleMania 29 with an attendance of 82,265, and $ 16.9 million in revenue. MetLife Stadium
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3136-582: The 150th anniversary of college football. The game had an attendance of 45,161, the highest in NCAA Division III history. On November 12, 2022, the game was played at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx . The Cortaca Jug was introduced to the already competitive rivalry in 1959 by the captains of the two teams. While driving in nearby Homer in 1959, Cortland football captain Tom Decker stopped at
3234-531: The 40 sections of Act Global UBU Speed Series which make up the teams' respective end zones . Replaceable team logos at midfield were removed in August 2010, after Domenik Hixon tore his anterior cruciate ligament at a practice at the stadium during training camp. For the next decade, the NFL's logo was painted at midfield, instead of the logo of one of the teams, also shortening the transition time. However, in 2023,
3332-676: The CNJ operated Blue Comet trains (Jersey City-Atlantic City) and some local trains on this route. The line was originally proposed by the Ocean County Board of Chosen Freeholders in March 1980. It would run on a 40.1-mile rail corridor and would provide diesel commuter rail service from Monmouth Junction ( South Brunswick ), where the Jamesburg Branch partially joins the Northeast Corridor (NEC), south to Lakehurst in
3430-462: The Giants and the Jets along with other hues for events such as concerts, soccer matches, and college sports. The panels generate about 350 KW, nearly 25 times the amount of electricity that's actually needed to power the LED display system. The excess power generated can go into the general stadium use or back to the grid. In January 2024, renovations began on the lower bowl of MetLife Stadium to enlarge
3528-407: The Giants announced they would paint their team logo at midfield during their home games, with the Jets likewise doing the same approach. The paint is formulated to be easily dissolved by water to ensure it can be quickly removed, and as such it is not expected to be used when precipitation is expected. If the two teams are playing each other, the designated home team will have its configuration around
3626-408: The Giants or Jets within a matter of hours. The louvers' total linear length is exactly 50,000 meters (50 kilometers) or 163,681 feet (31.1 miles). Front row 50 yard line seats are 46 feet (14 m) away from the sideline , which is the shortest distance of all NFL stadiums. To change the field decorations, two 4-person crews take approximately 18 hours using forklifts and other machinery to remove
3724-589: The NEC between Monmouth Junction and Newark. Passengers for New York would transfer at Newark. Eight new stations and a train storage yard would be constructed. In mid-February 2008, New Jersey Governor Jon Corzine withdrew the Monmouth Junction alignment from the MOM Plan. Corzine opted to endorse the two remaining alternate alignments (via Red Bank or Matawan-Freehold, the latter which is currently part of
3822-747: The New Jersey-New York section of the West Shore Railroad from Hoboken, NJ to West Nyack, NY. The project has been included in the NJ Transit's portion of the federally-designated Metropolitan Planning Organization, the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority's Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the fiscal years of 2016–2019. The route holds perhaps the greatest promise in all of New Jersey since it travels through
3920-763: The North River Tunnels in service, which would cause a massive reduction in rail service. As of 2018, the final design was completed and it is being advanced through the U.S. Department of Transportation TIGER grant. The project is partnered with the FRA , PANYNJ , NJ Transit and Amtrak, all of which have provided a total funding of $ 86.5 million. This project will extend the Hudson–Bergen Light Rail from North Bergen in Hudson County to Englewood in Bergen County . The extension will better meet
4018-520: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, the State of New Jersey , and the State of New York . This project will replace the existing century-old swing-span bridge with a new, fixed-span bridge over the Hackensack River . The current bridge causes train traffic and delays due to maritime traffic, as well as malfunctions occurring from opening and closing; the new bridge will eliminate
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4116-485: The Public Transportation Act of 1979 to "acquire, operate, and contract for transportation service in the public interest." NJT originally acquired and managed a number of private bus services, one of the largest being those operated by the state's largest electric company, Public Service Electric and Gas Company . It gradually acquired most of the state's bus services. In northern New Jersey, many of
4214-531: The State and, in addition, to enforce such rules and regulations as the corporation shall adopt and deem appropriate." One of the primary responsibilities of NJ Transit Police is to provide police services and security to the hundreds of bus terminals, rail stations, light-rail stations and all other property owned, operated and leased by NJ Transit throughout the state. The Department employs approximately 250 sworn police officers. This project will expand and restore
4312-478: The United States. NJT also acts as a purchasing agency for many private operators in the state; in particular, buses to serve routes not served by the transit agency. NJT was founded on July 17, 1979, an offspring of the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), mandated by the state government to address many then-pressing transportation problems. It came into being with the passage of
4410-837: The United States. At its northern end in Camden, it will connect with the River Line, with which its infrastructure and vehicles will be compatible. At the northern terminus, the Walter Rand Transportation Center , paid transfers will be possible to the PATCO Speedline . The project's goal is to improve mobility and connect towns in Gloucester and Camden counties. The project was originally expected to be completed by 2019, but faced construction delays due to local pushback, lack of funding, and later
4508-542: The Year" by the Stadium Business Summit. The award is awarded to the world's best stadium, arena or sports venue, that deserves recognition for an outstanding performance over a 12-month period. On May 25, 2010, it was announced that Super Bowl XLVIII was awarded to the stadium, the first time a Super Bowl would be played in the New York metropolitan area , and the first time that a non-domed stadium in
4606-407: The adjacent visitor's room for spillover. In 2012, DLR Group partnered with NRG Energy to design and install a "Solar Ring" on the upper rim of MetLife Stadium. The Solar Ring consists of 1,350 building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar panels assembled into 47 individual frames. The BIPV panels are illuminated with LED lighting and programmed to display the signature blue and green colors of
4704-462: The auxiliary power cables, traction power, and signal and communication devices along the HBLR that were affected by Hurricane Sandy was in the works. Repairs to Hoboken Terminal are said to be complete by 2020. Numerous power line, power system, and flood protection systems were in progress or completed at numerous terminals and stations. The 110-year old Raritan Bay Drawbridge is said to be replaced by
4802-511: The bus routes are arranged in a web. In southern New Jersey, most routes are arranged in a "spoke-and-hub" fashion, with routes emanating from Trenton , Camden , and Atlantic City . In 1983, NJT assumed operation of all commuter rail service in New Jersey from Conrail , which had been formed in 1976 through the merging of a number of financially troubled railroads. Conrail had operated two extensive commuter railroad networks in northern New Jersey under contract to NJDOT; in turn, these lines were
4900-398: The centennial of South America's soccer federation CONMEBOL . After a 0–0 draw after extra time, Chile beat Argentina 4–2 on penalties to win the tournament. On August 3, 2016, MetLife Stadium hosted a 2016 International Champions Cup match between Real Madrid and FC Bayern Munich ; Real Madrid won the match 1–0. On July 22, 2017, a match of the 2017 International Champions Cup
4998-415: The construction and operation of MetLife Stadium. The agreement includes strategies to reduce air pollution, conserve water, and energy, improve waste management, and reduce the environmental impact of construction. The goal of the agreement is to save the emission of nearly 1.68 million metric tons of carbon dioxide during the stadium's construction and its first year of operation. Under this agreement,
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#17327732911885096-535: The crowd control, and a "command post" was set up at the local fire station. SUNY Cortland President Erik J. Bitterbaum issued a formal apology for the students' behavior. In 2014, Students in SUNY Cortland's Student Government Association started a campaign to "Take Cortaca Back", partnering with Mayor Brian Tobin and local authorities to change the outlook on the college after the riot. Their campaign centered around community service initiatives before and after
5194-716: The eastern end of the Finger Lakes region of New York . The schools have rich football histories. Ithaca has won three NCAA Division III Football Championships and Cortland has nine playoff and 15 bowl game appearances since 1988. The night before the Jug, it is customary for the staff of Cortland's radio station WSUC to play the staff of Ithaca's radio station 92 WICB in a game called "The Cortaca Mic" which takes place at Cortland. Since 2006, Ithaca College students and alumni residing in Los Angeles have gathered to watch
5292-537: The end of 2019. As of December 2022, the project is still in its design phase, and NJT was given a $ 600K federal grant to study transit-oriented development along the proposed extension. This project will extend Hudson-Bergen Light Rail access in Jersey City . It will extend service from West Side Avenue Station by 0.7 miles (1.1 km) of new rail to a new terminus on the west side of Route 440 . An environmental assessment has been prepared by NJ Transit, and
5390-470: The existing precast concrete seating bowl will be demolished and replaced with a new modular steel composite seating system that includes related mechanical, electrical, audio visual and plumbing adjustments. Additionally, 1,740 permanent seats will be replaced with the new seating system. The design of the stadium makes it mainly accessible via automobile. The car-centric design of the stadium and adjacent areas frequently leads to traffic jams. In addition,
5488-552: The first time. The new station allowed passengers on trains to Hoboken Terminal to transfer to trains to New York Penn Station in Midtown Manhattan , saving an estimated 15 minutes over connecting with PATH trains at Hoboken. On October 31, 2005, NJT took over Clocker (NY–Philadelphia) service from Amtrak. Four new trains were added to the schedule, but cut back to Trenton. During Hurricane Sandy in October 2012,
5586-630: The future. The leadership of the municipalities along the route have been organizing for decades to get service running again and have been rezoning the areas around the former train stations ever since being told by NJ Transit that the number of projected riders is too low to justify investment. The Passaic–Bergen–Hudson Transit Project would reintroduce passenger service on the New York, Susquehanna and Western Railway right-of-way in Passaic , Bergen and Hudson counties between Hawthorne and Hackensack , as well as extending service to connect to
5684-716: The game at their own annual event, NYCortaca. The event was started in 2009 by Ithaca alumni living in NYC and was first held at George Keeley Pub on the Upper West Side . In 2010, it was held at Berry Park in Williamsburg, Brooklyn , and in 2011 it took place at Irving Plaza in Union Square. NYCortaca 2012 was held at Brooklyn Bowl in Williamsburg, and in 2013 NYCortaca returned to Irving Plaza. NYCortaca 2013
5782-669: The game in an event dubbed CortaCal. The event originally began in an apartment in Sherman Oaks, California . It was held from 2008 to 2010 at The Casting Office in Studio City, California , and since 2011 has been held at its current home, 33 Taps (formerly Dillon's Irish Pub) in Hollywood, California . Between 300 and 400 Ithaca College alumni attend every year. Ithaca College alumni in New York City have begun watching
5880-648: The game. Ithaca leads the overall series 43–35–3 and the Cortaca Jug series 38–26. Quarterfinal playoff game. Does not count in Cortaca Jug game count. MetLife Stadium [REDACTED] [REDACTED] NJT Bus : 353 MetLife Stadium is an open-air multi-purpose stadium at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, New Jersey , United States. It opened in 2010, replacing Giants Stadium , and serves as
5978-460: The government of Nazi Germany during World War II . Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum, secretary general of the North American Board of Rabbis, noted however that while the survivors' sensibilities were understandable, a naming deal is legitimate, noting "I have found Allianz to be receptive, to be sensitive and a friend of the Jewish people today." No agreement was reached and talks between Allianz and the teams ended on September 12, 2008. On June 27, 2011, it
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#17327732911886076-402: The great heritage and history of the NFL in the New York region." The game was played on February 2, 2014. The temperature at kickoff was 49 °F (9 °C), making it only the third-coldest Super Bowl on record. The Seattle Seahawks defeated the Denver Broncos 43–8 for their first Super Bowl victory. MetLife Stadium has twice hosted WrestleMania —the flagship pay-per-view event of
6174-404: The growing exurban communities in Monroe County, Pennsylvania , the Pocono Mountains , northern Warren County , and southern Sussex County in New Jersey. In October 2015, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requested that a preliminary engineering study be performed in order to update the cost figures on the previous study. Funding for this study is currently being sought. As of 2023,
6272-420: The heart of NJ Transit Bus Operations' Midtown "commuter shed", with four bus routes (165, 167, 168 & 177) running well beyond capacity. Issues regarding the restart of commuter rail service include: With these considerable technical issues, as well as no available space in New York Penn Station for West Shore Line trains, this proposal was put on hold until capacity into New York Penn Station will increase in
6370-429: The home for the New York Giants and New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). It is also scheduled to host the final of the 2026 FIFA World Cup . At an approximate cost of $ 1.6 billion, it was the most expensive stadium built in the United States at the time of its completion. MetLife Stadium is one of two NFL stadiums shared by two teams, the other is SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California , home to
6468-535: The interior of northern Ocean County . As of 2006, the line was opposed by Jamesburg and Monroe Township. From Monmouth Junction the line would continue southeast to Jamesburg , Monroe , Englishtown , Manalapan , Freehold Borough , Freehold Township , Howell and Farmingdale . A new rail connection would be required in Farmingdale. It would proceed southward from Farmingdale to Lakehurst, passing through Howell, Lakewood , Jackson , Toms River , Townships, and Lakehurst/ Manchester . Trains would also operate on
6566-405: The line's southern terminus would be in Lakehurst, and it would run through Lakewood along existing freight tracks to join the North Jersey Coast Line in Red Bank. It also includes the possibility of a spur between Freehold and Farmingdale. In August 2010, NJT received $ 534,375 in Federal Funds to investigate the possibilities of a MOM line. Since that time there has been no further advancement of
6664-410: The most recent results. After 2015, Jug II was also full. The Cortaca Jug is usually associated with an assortment of pre- and post-game parties and drinking. Following their 2013 win, SUNY Cortland revelers rioted on the streets of Cortland, throwing beer and other items, flipping cars, and committing other destructive acts that resulted in the arrests of around 30 people. New York State police assisted
6762-437: The movable span, thus improving reliability and increasing train speeds. The project is partnered with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, NJ Transit, Amtrak, and United States Department of Transportation , with funding provided by NJ Transit, Amtrak , and the Federal Railroad Administration . This project will entail the design and construction of a new Hudson River rail tunnel serving Penn Station, New York, and
6860-401: The needs of travelers in the area, advance cost-effective transit solutions, improve regional mobility and access, reduce roadway congestion, and attract growth and development. There have been several public hearings so far, and the project has received the Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement from the Environmental Protection Agency . The final EIS was expected to be completed by
6958-430: The past four decades (and in some cases much longer), most are still in operational or near-operational condition. A 2009 study by NJT estimated that bringing the line back into operation to Scranton, Pennsylvania , would cost approximately $ 551 million, although service may be extended in several interim phases before reaching Scranton. In 2011, the Lackawanna Cut-Off Restoration Project from Port Morris to Andover ,
7056-553: The playing field to meet necessary FIFA requirements to host the eight games, including the final, of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. To limit disruption of regular stadium usage, the project is being done in two phases. Phase I was completed in May 2024 and Phase II will commence in January 2025 and be completed in May 2025. To expand the field's dimensions for the tournament and maintain the current NFL seating capacity and layout, four corners of
7154-887: The plurality of employees". The Governor has veto power on decisions made by the board. NJT splits its operations into three classes: bus, light rail, and commuter rail, operated by four legal businesses: NJ Transit Bus Operations, Inc. , subsidiaries NJ Transit Mercer, Inc. and NJ Transit Morris, Inc. , and NJ Transit Rail Operations, Inc. . NJT Bus Operations operates 253 bus routes using 2,221 buses. Its subsidiaries NJ Transit Mercer and NJ Transit Morris operate those routes concentrated in Trenton and Monmouth and Morris counties. Additional buses are also leased out to several private New Jersey operators, including Coach USA , Lakeland , Transbridge Lines , and Academy . NJT operates three light rail systems: NJT operates thirteen commuter rail lines, two of which are operated under
7252-449: The project was halted in 2005 due to opposition from a number of sources, including Cablevision , who owned the nearby Madison Square Garden at the time. The Giants then entered into a joint venture with the Jets to build a new stadium in which the two New York teams would be equal partners. The architects were tasked with designing a neutral stadium that would still embody the distinct personalities of both franchises. The Giants favored
7350-795: The project. The inertia is partially attributed to the cancellation of the Access to the Region's Core project. In November 2008, the Lehigh Valley Economic Development Corporation (LVEDC), along with both Lehigh and Northampton counties, commissioned a study to explore extending the Raritan Valley Line to the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania, which would potentially include stops in Allentown , Bethlehem and Easton . This would resume passenger service previously provided jointly by
7448-543: The project. However, the project was suspended on October 7, 2010, due to concerns that the State of New Jersey would be solely responsible for projected $ 5 billion in overruns. On October 27, 2010, Governor Chris Christie made a final decision to cancel the project. Amtrak later unveiled the Gateway Project , which addresses some of the issues ARC was meant to resolve. Planned to connect Downtown Newark and Elizabeth via Newark Liberty International Airport , NJT
7546-440: The projected completion date for Andover service is 2027, with work at Roseville Tunnel and Andover, NJ ongoing. There is a possibility of Amtrak extending service from New York City to Scranton, PA via the Cut-Off, but no official commitment for that service has been made to date. The Glassboro–Camden Line is an 18-mile (28.97 km) diesel multiple unit (DMU) light rail system planned for southwestern part of New Jersey in
7644-488: The public on July 26, 2009. MetLife Stadium enforces a clear bag policy, allowing only transparent bags no larger than 12”x6”x12” and small clutches of 4.5”x6.5”, with exceptions for medically necessary items after inspection. In 2009, MetLife Stadium was named the "Greenest Stadium" in the NFL by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). In July 2017, MetLife Stadium was named "Venue of
7742-493: The rail operations center of NJ Transit was flooded by 8 feet (2.4 m) of water and an emergency generator submerged. Floodwater damaged at least 65 locomotive engines and 257 rail cars. The Governor of New Jersey appoints a thirteen-member Board of Directors, consisting of eleven voting and two non-voting members. The voting members consist of eight from the general public and three State officials. The two non-voting members are "recommended by labor organizations representing
7840-415: The rehabilitation and modernization of the existing North River Tunnels , which incurred serious and ongoing damage during Hurricane Sandy. The tunnel was flooded with millions of gallons of saltwater during Hurricane Sandy, causing corrosion that continues to damage the century-old tunnel. It plans to build a new tunnel, rather than close and renovate the existing tunnel, as doing so would leave only one of
7938-646: The right-of-way of the Lackawanna Cut-Off . Constructed by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad between 1908 and 1911, this provided a direct route with minimal curves and grades between Slateford Junction , two miles (3.25 km) below the Delaware Water Gap , and the crest of the watershed at Lake Hopatcong ( Port Morris Junction ), the connection with NJT's Montclair-Boonton Line . This would restore long-distance service that
8036-498: The sports complex was not designed for pedestrian access to the stadium without jeopardizing safety. There are no sidewalks or pedestrian paths on the roads that access the stadium. Officials explicitly discourage pedestrians to walk to the stadium and in some cases forbid it due to safety concerns. The two teams formed the New Meadowlands Stadium Company, LLC, a 50/50 joint venture, to build and operate
8134-534: The stadium construction must use around 40,000 tons of recycled steel, recycle 20,000 tons of steel from Giants Stadium, install seating made from recycled plastic and scrap iron , and reduce air pollution from construction vehicles by using cleaner diesel fuel, diesel engine filters, and minimizing engine idle times. Other goals of this agreement include providing mass transit options for fans and replacing traditional concession plates, cups and carries with compostable alternatives. The New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation
8232-543: The stadium hosted hosted two quarter-final matches of the 2015 CONCACAF Gold Cup . Trinidad and Tobago played Panama to a 1–1 draw with Panama winning on penalties 6–5. The second match saw Mexico defeat Costa Rica 1–0. On June 26, 2016, the stadium hosted the final of the Copa América Centenario —a special U.S.-hosted edition of the Copa América tournament co-organized by CONCACAF , marking
8330-438: The stadium hosted the first Madrid derby held outside of Europe between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid , which Atlético won 7–3. On September 6, 2019, MetLife Stadium hosted the 70th all time meeting of the United States and Mexico with Mexico winning 3–0 in front of a crowd of 47,960. On July 23, 2023, the stadium hosted an international friendly between Premier League clubs Manchester United and Arsenal in front of
8428-421: The stadium with a visitors' locker room adjacent to it. On most game days the visitors use the locker room at the end opposite that of the home team while the unused visitors' locker room is used for spillover by the home team. For games in which neither the Giants or Jets are playing, each team uses one of the visitor's locker rooms. When the Giants and Jets play each other, each team uses its own locker room plus
8526-506: The stadium. During their annual preseason matchups, both the Giants and the Jets will have an end zone with their team logo. Additionally in 2023, the stadium installed a new artificial surface called the FieldTurf Core System, the first multilayer dual-polymer monofilament fiber surface. The new surface also contains heavyweight infill. Overall, the system should be more durable and lower incidences of player injury. Unlike
8624-564: The stadium. The proposal was for a period of up to 30 years, and was estimated to be valued at between $ 20 million and US$ 30 million. Allianz sponsors the venue that inspired the color-change technology for MetLife Stadium: Allianz Arena in Munich. Allianz's proposal drew protests from New York's Jewish community (the largest outside of Israel) and the Anti-Defamation League , due to Allianz previous close ties to
8722-572: The stadium. The two teams leased the parcel of land on which the stadium stands from the NJSEA for a 25-year term, with options to extend it which could eventually reach 97 years. After the 15th year of the lease, and every five years, hence; one of the two teams may opt out of the lease after giving the state 12 months notice. The first such opportunity to opt out will occur in 2025 with a notice date of 2024. There will then be an opportunity to opt out in 2030, 2035, 2040, etc... However, if one team leaves for
8820-459: The state which are being studied by the agency, NJDOT , the metropolitan planning organizations of New Jersey (MPO), and contract bus carriers. In 2011, NJT announced that it would equip its entire bus fleet with real-time location , creating the basis for "next bus" scheduling information at bus shelters and web-enabled devices and considered an important feature of BRT. As of 2018, there are several projects in progress. A project to replace
8918-414: The state, connecting to major commercial and employment centers both within the state and in its two adjacent major cities, New York City and Philadelphia . In 2023, the system had a ridership of 209,259,800. Covering a service area of 5,325 square miles (13,790 km ), NJT is the largest statewide public transit system and the third-largest provider of bus, rail, and light rail transit by ridership in
9016-707: The successors of numerous commuter routes dating from the mid-19th century. NJT now operates every passenger and commuter rail line in the state except for Amtrak ; the Port Authority Trans-Hudson (PATH), which is owned by the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey ; the PATCO Speedline , which is owned by the Delaware River Port Authority ; two SEPTA Regional Rail lines, the West Trenton Line and
9114-436: The team currently in-house. The pylons measure approximately 54 feet (16 m) high by 20 feet (6.1 m) wide. Inside, are four 30 feet (9.1 m) by 116 feet (35 m) HD video displays, and hang from each corner of the upper deck. The new stadium seating bowl is laid out similar to that of Giants Stadium and has seating for 82,500 people, including 10,005 club seats and approximately 218 luxury suites , making it
9212-641: Was attended by over 800 Cortaca fans and was the biggest off-campus alumni gathering in Ithaca College history. More localized Cortland and Ithaca graduates come together to attend the game, or showings of it at the Lynne Parks Hoffmann Alumni House, in Cortland, NY. Examples include an annual gathering from Slabtown, NY. In 2019, the game was held at MetLife Stadium in the New York City area, as part of commemorations of
9310-470: Was becoming one of the older stadiums in the NFL. The Jets, who had been the tenants to the Giants, were looking to have a proposed West Side Stadium built in Manhattan . Originally intended to be the 85,000-seat main stadium for New York's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics , it was designed to be downsized to 75,000 seats for the Jets. However, it would have required significant public funding; progress on
9408-410: Was played between FC Barcelona and Juventus . Barcelona won the match 2–1 in front of 82,104 fans. MetLife Stadium hosted two matches as part of the 2018 International Champions Cup . The first match on July 25, 2018, between Manchester City F.C. and Liverpool F.C. , with it ending 2–1 in favor of Liverpool, and the second match on August 7, 2018, between Real Madrid and AS Roma , also ending in
9506-462: Was played on November 14, 2012, between Colombia and Brazil , with Brazil acting as the local team despite a higher affluence of Colombian fans. On August 4, 2013, the stadium hosted two second round matches of the 2013 International Champions Cup . The first match saw Valencia CF defeat Inter Milan 4–0 and the second match saw Chelsea F.C. defeat A.C. Milan 2–0. On November 15, 2013, Argentina and Ecuador played an international friendly to
9604-572: Was reported that New York City -based insurance company MetLife entered discussions to purchase naming rights to the stadium. The new name, MetLife Stadium , became official when all parties signed a 25-year deal on August 23. In June 2009, the New Meadowlands Stadium Corporation and the EPA signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines plans to incorporate environmentally-friendly materials and practices into
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