Transportation Transportation Ocean and Monmouth counties are accessible by airplanes, boats, jet skis, ferries, buses, railroad coaches and, of course, automobiles. The opening of the Garden State Parkway in 1954 paved the way for the tremendous growth which has taken place in the two counties and necessitated the need for new and wider roads and bridges to improve traffic flow for both tourists and a resident workforce. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent by the federal, state and county governments to make the region more accessible to both residents and tourists. Development of both counties has occurred along the coastal water and in the corridor formed by the Garden State Parkway and U.S. Route 9. Philadelphia and Newark airports are within 60-75 minutes for most residents, and Allaire Airport in Wall Township has become an increasingly popular site for corporate aircraft and charters which fly in and out of the area.
Ferry service is available to New York City from various locations, and more sites are planned.
Both counties are served by a network of local and regional bus service, and there are special bus programs for senior citizens and residents with special needs.