The rate hike proposed by NJ Transit has commuters wondering how they will keep up.NJ Transit officials say the proposed 10 percent increase would close a $60 million shortfall in the agency?s budget. NJ Transit is the largest transit operation in the country and its services are not supported by a dedicated tax. Some believe that a dedicated state tax can provide a revenue source that would keep pace with inflation. However, rail and bus commuters are outraged at the thought of a higher fare or higher taxes. They say they pay enough as it is. The NJ Transit board will vote on the budget in April. If the fare increase is approved, it go into effect the new fiscal year, which begins July 1.

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