Transportation in New Jersey

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

A 3687: Requires SJTA to suspend certain tolls on Atlantic City Expressway in certain circumstances.

This bill requires the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to automatically stop collecting tolls on the Atlantic City Expressway east of the Garden State Parkway whenever U.S. Route 40 is closed east of that point. It directly affects drivers traveling between Atlantic City and Pleasantville who would otherwise face toll charges during Route 40 closures, which frequently occur due to flooding. The key mechanism is an automatic toll suspension triggered by Route 40 closures, eliminating the need for manual intervention. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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

A 1134: Imposes restrictions on vehicle idling.

This bill restricts vehicle idling in New Jersey, limiting diesel-powered motor vehicles to no more than two consecutive minutes of idling when not in motion (with specific exceptions like passenger loading or extreme cold). It also applies a similar two-minute limit to gasoline-powered vehicles, excluding electric vehicles. Key exceptions include emergency vehicles, traffic congestion, necessary mechanical operations (e.g., cargo temperature control), and passenger loading for buses (up to 15 minutes per hour). Violations may result in penalties under existing law, but the bill does not override local or federal regulations.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Freight

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

A 3940: Permits municipalities to require developers to make contributions for mass transit improvements.

This bill allows New Jersey municipalities to require developers to contribute to the cost of off-tract mass transit improvements (like bus stops or rail access) that are necessitated by new construction, similar to existing rules for streets and utilities. It directly affects developers building in municipalities that adopt such regulations, requiring them to pay a fair, pro-rata share based on municipal plans. Key provisions include mandating consultation with mass transit agencies when creating these regulations and giving developers one year to challenge the payment amount legally. The change updates current law, which previously only permitted contributions for street, water, sewer, and drainage improvements.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Public Transit Rail

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

A 2646: Makes supplemental appropriation of up to $10 million to DOT for construction of highway guard rail along entirety of Route 208 through Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, and Oakland in sections without highway guard rail, where necessary to ensure health and safety of motorists and residents whose properties abut Route 208.

This bill appropriates $10 million from the General Fund to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) for installing highway guard rail along Route 208 in specific areas of Franklin Lakes, Wyckoff, Hawthorne, Glen Rock, Fair Lawn, and Oakland. It directly affects motorists and residents whose properties border Route 208 in sections lacking guard rail, aiming to improve safety. The key provision is the targeted funding for guard rail installation where needed, with the DOT exempt from standard design manual guidelines for this project. The bill creates a concrete policy change by allocating dedicated funds for this specific infrastructure safety upgrade.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Appropriations State Budget Rail Roads & Highways

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

A 2037: Provides supplemental transportation aid to certain districts participating in interdistrict public school choice program.

This bill requires certain New Jersey school districts (specifically those in second-class cities ordered by the Supreme Court to address segregation) to provide transportation - such as bus services or equivalent assistance - to elementary students living more than 2 miles and secondary students living more than 2.5 miles from their chosen school. Sending districts (the districts students attend from) receive state transportation funding, which they must pay directly to the choice district. If the choice district’s actual transportation costs exceed this state funding, it can receive supplemental state aid after demonstrating cost-efficient routing (like centralized pick-ups). The choice district must annually report cost differences to the Department of Education for reimbursement.

Topics ✓ Education ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics School Choice School Transportation Public Transit Transportation Funding

in committee · New Jersey · General Assembly Feb 24, 2026

A 4479: Requires school bus personnel members to call 911 emergency line in potential life-threatening emergencies; requires certain school buses transportating students with disabilities to be equipped with certain safety features; makes appropriation.

This bill requires school bus drivers and personnel to call 911 in potential life-threatening emergencies involving students. It mandates that school buses transporting students with disabilities be equipped with specific safety features (though exact features aren't detailed in the text). The bill also requires annual safety training for all bus personnel, including emergency procedures and recognizing signs of life-threatening situations for students with disabilities. Funding for these requirements is included through an appropriation. The bill directly affects school bus operators, drivers, aides, and students with disabilities in New Jersey.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Labor & Employment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Appropriations School Safety School Transportation Public Transit Tags Public Safety

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

A 2006: Requires school bus drivers to retake certain knowledge and skills tests.

This 2006 New Jersey bill requires school bus drivers with current endorsements to retake both knowledge and skills tests every five years to maintain their qualification. Drivers aged 70 or older must retake these tests annually instead of every five years. The law applies only to drivers already holding school bus endorsements, not to new applicants. It updates renewal requirements for school bus driving qualifications under existing state law.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit

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

A 105: Requires NJTA and SJTA to automatically offer toll discounts to senior citizens.

This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to automatically provide a 10% toll discount to all seniors aged 65+ who have a New Jersey E-ZPass account for passenger vehicles. The discount applies automatically when an existing E-ZPass account holder turns 65 or when a senior applies for an E-ZPass account. It ensures seniors pay at least 10% less than the standard E-ZPass rate for all tolls, without needing to submit separate applications. The program would cover all tolls on NJTA and SJTA roads for eligible passenger vehicle accounts.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Tags Seniors

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

A 1469: Permits designation of special event zones for traffic regulation purposes during certain large events.

This New Jersey bill (A1469) allows state, county, and local governments to create "special event zones" around large gatherings (25+ attendees or approved events) to improve traffic safety. Within these zones, authorities can temporarily lower speed limits and ban "exhibition driving" (reckless maneuvers like tire screeching or driving on vehicle roofs). Drivers violating speed limits or exhibition driving rules in these zones face higher fines - up to $1,000 - and additional penalties for certain offenses. The zones remain active during the event and for a reasonable time before/after, with clear signage indicating restrictions.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Traffic Safety

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Feb 5, 2026

S 3355: Revises mileage limit for mandatory school transportation for students in preschool through grade four.

This bill revises the mandatory school transportation requirement for preschool through fourth-grade students in New Jersey. It changes the current 1.5-mile distance limit (where school districts must provide bus transportation) to a new, unspecified threshold. The policy directly affects families with young children living beyond the revised distance from their public school. School districts would no longer be required to provide transportation for students living within this new limit, shifting responsibility to families for those living closer. The bill focuses solely on adjusting the mileage threshold for transportation eligibility, without altering costs or other provisions.

Topics ✗ Education ✗ Transportation

Sub-Topics Early Childhood School Transportation Public Transit

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