Tag Archives: George Washington Bridge

Tuesday Trivia: Port Authority Pop-up Quiz!!

Posted on August 18, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

DID YOU KNOW THAT . . .the George Washington Bridge is named in honor of our first president for a specific reason? The bridge sits near Fort Washington in New York and Fort Lee in New Jersey, locations where General … Continue reading →

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#Throwback Thursday: The First Female Toll Collectors

Posted on July 9, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

In early 1944, the following ad appeared in the classified section of the New York Times: HELP WANTED -Women Toll Collectors-$160 Monthly-Shift work at George Washington Bridge, Holland and Lincoln Tunnels-Height 5’2″ minimum. Age 21 to 35. Weight:  115 to 140 … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of an Accident: The George Washington Bridge

Posted on June 16, 2015 by PANYNJ PORTfolio

By Rudy King, Public Information Officer We can assume that if you’ve ever driven anywhere in the New York/New Jersey region, at some point you’ve sat behind the wheel of your car experiencing a range of emotions . . . … Continue reading →

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