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Port Authority of New York and New Jersey: Mission, Operations and Regional Transportation Network

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey provides transportation infrastructure and services serving the New York-New Jersey metropolitan region. The agency's operations span major facilities that connect the region and support passenger and commercial transportation.
Regional Transportation Infrastructure
The Port Authority oversees a broad network of transportation facilities serving millions of travelers and supporting the movement of goods throughout the region.
Its portfolio includes major airports, bridges, tunnels, terminals, transportation centers and other critical infrastructure that connects New York and New Jersey with destinations across the United States and the world.
Airports and Aviation
The agency operates major airports serving the New York metropolitan area, including John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport.
These facilities form a major component of the region's aviation network and provide connections for domestic and international travelers.
Bridges, Tunnels and Transportation Facilities
The Port Authority also operates and maintains major bridges and tunnels connecting New York and New Jersey, in addition to transportation facilities that support regional mobility.
The agency's infrastructure plays a central role in facilitating daily travel between the two states and supporting the wider regional economy.
Mission and Regional Role
The Port Authority's activities are focused on developing, operating and maintaining transportation infrastructure that serves the public and strengthens connectivity across the New York-New Jersey region.
Through its facilities and transportation network, the agency supports passenger travel, commerce and economic activity across the metropolitan area.
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