MOUNT HOLLY, N.J., Sept. 14 -- Burlington County issued the following news release:

Local, county and state leaders joined the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA), Chamber of Commerce Southern New Jersey (CCSNJ), and regional business and health care leaders today for a ride-along on the new SJ Connects Burlington County shuttle, highlighting the expansion of free regional transportation service into Burlington County.

The new route, which begins service September 21, is part of SJ Connects, SJTA's regional transportation initiative designed to provide greater mobility and connect South Jersey residents with employment centers, health care facilities, educational institutions, retail destinations and other essential services.

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