Transportation in New Jersey

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

AR 82: Urges restaurants to include warnings against use of mobile ordering features while driving.

This is a non-binding resolution (not a law) urging New Jersey restaurants that accept mobile orders to add pop-up warnings reminding customers not to place orders while driving. It directly affects restaurants in New Jersey using mobile ordering platforms, asking them to implement simple safety features during the ordering process. The resolution cites data showing distracted driving - including mobile ordering - contributes to 42 highway fatalities in New Jersey during 2021 and 3,142 nationwide deaths in 2020. It does not impose penalties but encourages voluntary adoption of safety measures to reduce distracted driving risks.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Traffic Safety

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1494: Expands purpose of Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to support transportation costs incurred by eligible individuals in accessing support group meetings.

This bill expands New Jersey's Traumatic Brain Injury Fund to cover transportation costs for eligible individuals attending support group meetings. It directly affects residents of New Jersey with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) who need transportation to access these meetings - defined as gatherings where individuals share information and support each other's well-being. The fund, currently financed by a $0.50 motor vehicle registration surcharge, will now include this transportation as a covered expense alongside existing medical and treatment-related travel. This change builds on the fund's existing role of providing financial assistance for post-acute care when other resources are unavailable.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 3939: Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure - such as permeable pavement, rain gardens, and vegetated swales - in the design, construction, and repair of state highways funded by the Special Transportation Fund. It directly affects DOT projects on public highways, mandating they use methods that reduce stormwater runoff by treating it through soil or vegetation instead of traditional drainage. The DOT must establish a program to implement this prioritization "to the extent practicable," as determined by the Commissioner. The bill takes immediate effect and defines green infrastructure broadly to include practices that store, reuse, or treat stormwater naturally.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Water Quality Roads & Highways

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 2362: Establishes School Transportation Safety Commission in Department of Law and Public Safety.

This bill establishes an independent School Transportation Safety Commission within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety. The commission, composed of eight members including three state agency directors (ex-officio) and five public appointees by the Governor, must review school bus safety regulations, prepare biannual safety reports using transportation data, and track implementation of past safety recommendations. The commission can request information from state and local agencies to fulfill its duties. It takes effect 90 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Public Transit Traffic Safety

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 1, 2026

A 3315: Establishes requirements for on-demand micro transit programs operating in NJ.

This bill establishes rules for on-demand micro transit programs in New Jersey, which are app- or phone-based shared rides using vehicles. It directly affects New Jersey Transit, county transit agencies, and other operators by requiring drivers to be public employees or contractors who hire existing drivers at equivalent wages/benefits (no independent contractors), and mandating that services expand into transit deserts without replacing existing routes. Key provisions include ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities, providing non-smartphone access options, and requiring monthly data reporting on costs, ridership, and wait times. The New Jersey Transit Corporation must publish this data quarterly, and violations will trigger wage law penalties.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Gig Economy

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 724: Creates toll relief program; appropriates $250 million to NJTA and $250 million to SJTA.

This bill (A 724) creates a toll relief program for New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) users. It provides a 50% credit on tolls paid via E-ZPass for accounts with 35+ qualifying transactions (regular toll payments, not fines or fees) on the Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, or Atlantic City Expressway in a single month. The bill appropriates $250 million from the General Fund to each authority to fund these credits, requires credits to be posted within one month, and mandates quarterly reports to the Governor and Legislature. The program expires one year after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics State Budget

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 1524: Concerns NJT transitway and Meadowlands public transportation.

This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to complete the Meadowlands Transitway project - a rapid transit system connecting Secaucus Junction Station to the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex - by May 1, 2026. By May 1, 2025, NJT must assess if the project will meet this deadline; if not, it must develop and publish a public transit plan by September 1, 2025 to address increased transit demand at the complex by the 2026 deadline. The bill explicitly excludes the existing BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line (operating since 2009) from this requirement, focusing solely on the new transitway project.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Public Transit Rail

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 917: Permits driving schools to use vehicles owned by driving instructors.

This bill allows New Jersey driving schools to use vehicles owned or leased by their employed driving instructors for behind-the-wheel lessons and road tests administered by the Motor Vehicle Commission. It directly affects driving schools and their instructors by permitting this vehicle use under specific conditions. Key requirements include: the instructor must hold a valid license and certification, the vehicle must be properly insured, meet safety standards (like dual brakes, seatbelts, and "Student Driver" signage), and be registered in the instructor's name. The bill does not change existing insurance or safety rules but clarifies vehicle ownership flexibility for instructional purposes.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Jan 13, 2026

A 649: Requires municipalities to reimburse qualified private communities for street paving costs.

This bill requires New Jersey municipalities to reimburse private communities for paving, repaving, or improving their roads if those roads are either dedicated to public use or meet municipal standards (excluding width). It applies specifically to qualified private communities where the municipality previously provided such services on public streets. Municipalities must choose between performing the paving work themselves or paying the community the full cost, with reimbursement handled through the municipality's budget process. The law aims to ensure consistent road maintenance standards for private neighborhoods that meet public dedication criteria.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 12, 2026

A 4045: Requires NJT to remove certain remote access features from buses and trains.

This bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to review all buses and trains it owns or operates - including those run by contracted service providers - to identify "kill switches" or other remote access features that could allow unauthorized remote disabling, control, or degradation of vehicles. If such features pose cybersecurity or operational risks and aren’t essential for safety or compliance, NJT must remove, permanently disable, or otherwise mitigate them. The review must include consultation with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. This directly affects NJT and its contracted transit operators by mandating the removal of non-essential remote access capabilities.

Topics ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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