Transportation in New Jersey

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

A 656: Authorizes special parking insignias for passenger automobiles used to transport the developmentally disabled.

This bill (A 656) authorizes New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission to issue special insignias for passenger cars used to transport individuals with developmental disabilities. Drivers providing this transportation (such as family caregivers) would receive the insignia, allowing their vehicles to park in handicapped spaces when actively transporting a person with a developmental disability. The insignia is renewable annually and costs no more than the actual administrative fee. It defines "developmental disability" as a severe, chronic condition present before age 22 that causes significant limitations in major life activities, including autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Tags People with Disabilities

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

A 1301: Establishes electronic lien and titling system for New Jersey motor vehicles.

This bill requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to study within 60 days whether it can implement an electronic system for processing vehicle liens and titles, replacing the current paper-based system. If the MVC lacks resources, it must contract with a qualified vendor under specific terms: a 7-year agreement, no cost to the state (with the vendor reimbursing implementation costs), and fees for lienholders. Within one year of the system launching, most lienholders (including banks and lenders) must use the electronic system, with exemptions for individuals and non-business lienholders. The bill focuses on transitioning to digital records while ensuring the state incurs no costs for implementation.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Vehicle Registration

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

A 2860: Eliminates registration fee for wheelchair trailers.

This bill eliminates the registration fee for wheelchair trailers in New Jersey. It directly affects individuals who own and use wheelchair trailers, defined as non-commercial trailers designed solely to carry a wheelchair and drawn by a motor vehicle. The bill amends the state's vehicle registration fee statute (R.S.39:3-8) to explicitly exempt wheelchair trailers from all registration fees. As a result, owners of qualifying wheelchair trailers will no longer pay a registration fee when registering these vehicles.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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

A 2035: Requires MVC to conduct unscheduled surprise inspections of certain school buses.

This bill requires the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) to conduct two annual school bus safety inspections per bus, including at least one unscheduled "surprise" inspection at the operator's terminal. It directly affects school bus operators (owners/responsible for daily operations) and the MVC, mandating they maintain detailed records of bus maintenance, driver qualifications, and emissions compliance. Key provisions include mandatory emission checks for diesel buses during all inspections and fines of $50-$500 per violation for non-compliance (e.g., failing to provide records or withhold buses without 24-hour notice). The law amends existing safety regulations to strengthen oversight without altering bus definitions or operational standards.

Topics ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Public Transit

signed · New Jersey · General Assembly Jun 30, 2026

A 938: Provides for representation of Burlington County on SJTA.

This bill creates the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) to coordinate transportation planning and infrastructure across southern New Jersey counties, including Burlington County. The SJTA replaces the New Jersey Expressway Authority and Atlantic County Transportation Authority, managing highway systems, aviation facilities, and related economic development projects in the region. It explicitly encompasses Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem counties as part of its jurisdiction. The authority does not replace the Transportation Trust Fund or New Jersey Transit Corporation's public transit services.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Airports Public Transit Roads & Highways

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

A 4053: Requires maintenance of roadways surrounding State capitol complex.

This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to maintain specific roadways surrounding the State Capitol complex in Trenton, including sections of West State Street, West Lafayette Street, Barrack Street, and Memorial Drive. The required maintenance covers road paving and snow plowing. The DOT may consult or contract with other agencies, counties, or municipalities responsible for adjacent road sections to fulfill this duty. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2517: Requires Petroleum Products Gross Receipts Tax rate reduction if certain Legislative action is taken that includes increases in other State tax rates and revenue; dedicates revenues from certain sales and use tax increases to "Transportation Trust Fund Account."

This bill links changes to New Jersey's petroleum products tax rate to concurrent increases in other state taxes. If the legislature raises sales or use tax rates, the bill requires a corresponding reduction in the petroleum products gross receipts tax rate, calculated based on the revenue impact of the new sales tax. The revenues generated from the increased sales tax rates must be dedicated exclusively to the state's "Transportation Trust Fund Account." It directly affects petroleum companies (refiners/distributors) and state transportation funding, creating a mechanism to offset tax increases on consumers with lower taxes on fuel. The bill does not change current tax rates but establishes a conditional adjustment process tied to legislative action.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Business Taxes Sales Tax Transportation Funding

passed · New Jersey · Senate Feb 24, 2026

S 685: Establishes "Fleet Conversion Task Force" in DEP.

S 685 creates a 15-member "Fleet Conversion Task Force" within New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection to study the transition of commercial vehicle fleets (like delivery trucks and company vehicles) to zero-emission models. The task force will examine challenges such as costs for small businesses, coordinate with stakeholders including fleet operators, manufacturers, and environmental groups, and develop policy recommendations to support this shift. It directly affects commercial fleet owners, operators, and related industries by seeking solutions to reduce transportation emissions, which account for 38% of New Jersey's total greenhouse gases. The task force must hold public hearings, gather input from diverse sectors, and submit findings to the state within a set timeframe.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 28, 2026

SJR 73: Designates September 21 of each year as "New Jersey Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Day."

SJR 73 designates September 21 of each year as "New Jersey Pedestrian Crosswalk Safety Day" in memory of Bruce Morlack, a Burlington City School District crossing guard who died while protecting students. The resolution requests the Governor issue an annual proclamation encouraging schools, municipalities, and communities to observe the day with safety-focused activities. This procedural resolution does not create new laws or funding but honors Morlack's legacy through annual recognition.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Pedestrian Safety

in committee · New Jersey · Senate May 11, 2026

S 1249: Requires transportation network companies to share information concerning sexual misconduct investigation of driver; authorizes transportation network company to ban drivers from accessing digital network during and following investigation.

This bill requires app-based ride services (like Uber or Lyft) to share information about sexual misconduct investigations involving their drivers with other companies during background checks. It directly affects drivers who face such investigations and riders who use these services. Key provisions mandate that companies review a driver's history of sexual misconduct allegations across multiple platforms and allow companies to temporarily ban drivers from their digital networks during and after an investigation. The bill also defines "sexual misconduct" broadly to include unwanted sexual communications or advances toward riders. The bill was introduced in the New Jersey Senate in January 2026 and referred to the Transportation Committee for further review.

Topics ✓ Transportation

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