Transportation in New Jersey

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 994: Creates new motor vehicle offense of engaging in pattern of aggressive driving.

This bill creates a new motor vehicle offense called "engaging in a pattern of aggressive driving" for drivers who commit specific dangerous behaviors in a single continuous drive. It directly affects drivers who, within five miles, perform two different aggressive driving acts (like speeding 25+ mph over the limit, tailgating, erratic lane changes, or unsafe passing) or three of the same act. Penalties include license suspension (15-30 days for first offense, 60-90 days or fines up to $3,000 for repeat offenses or those causing injury/death) or mandatory education classes, with prosecutors barred from offering plea deals to lesser charges. The bill also requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to run public awareness campaigns and report annual enforcement data on this offense.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Traffic Safety

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2120: Requires omnibus drivers to inspect bus at end of route for passengers with disabilities.

This bill requires bus drivers in New Jersey to visually inspect their vehicles at the end of each route to ensure no passenger with a disability was left behind. It directly affects commercial bus drivers who violate this rule, facing penalties including a one-month license suspension for a first offense, six months for a second, and permanent revocation for a third offense. If a passenger with a disability is harmed due to the driver’s gross negligence, the license is permanently revoked. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission must record violations in drivers’ commercial license files and report them to the federal Commercial Driver License Information System.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Driver Licensing Public Transit

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

SR 49: Urges Congress to establish national infrastructure bank.

This Senate resolution (SR 49) urges Congress to pass H.R.3339, which would establish a national infrastructure bank to address significant funding gaps for large-scale infrastructure projects. The proposed bank would generate capital by selling U.S. Treasury bonds to private investors, then lend funds to state and local governments for projects like roads, bridges, broadband, and energy systems. It directly affects states and municipalities by providing a dedicated, long-term funding source for infrastructure modernization, which the resolution cites as critical due to aging systems and climate-related strain (e.g., New Jersey’s 29% of roads in poor condition). The resolution emphasizes that current funding mechanisms are insufficient, and the bank model is used by other nations and historically by the U.S. for major economic investments.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Energy ✓ Technology ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Bridges Transportation Funding

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 1235: Establishes pilot program in Office of Planning Advocacy to reimburse municipalities for certain expenditures concerning warehouse development; appropriates $1 million.

This bill establishes a $1 million pilot program to reimburse New Jersey municipalities for costs related to updating zoning rules for warehouse development. Municipalities can get reimbursed for reexamining master plans, adopting warehouse-specific zoning ordinances, or conducting studies on potential impacts like traffic or infrastructure strain. To qualify, municipalities must adopt ordinances aligned with state guidance and a model ordinance developed by the Office of Planning Advocacy. The program expires after a final report evaluates its effectiveness and fund usage.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Mar 2, 2026

S 3234: Requires maintenance of roadways surrounding State capitol complex.

Senate Bill 3234 requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) 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 bill mandates NJDOT to handle road paving and snow plowing for these routes, shifting responsibility from local authorities to the state agency. NJDOT may collaborate with counties, municipalities, or state agencies managing adjacent roadway sections to fulfill these duties. This bill directly affects NJDOT's operations and the maintenance of Capitol complex access roads.

Topics ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 117: Requires municipalities to reimburse qualified private communities for street paving costs.

This bill (S 117) requires New Jersey municipalities to either pave or reimburse qualified private communities for road improvements on streets that are dedicated to public use or meet municipal standards. It applies specifically to services like paving, snow removal, street lighting (electricity costs only), and waste collection along qualifying roads. Municipalities must choose between performing these services directly or providing full reimbursement, with a budget cap to prevent exceeding allocated funds. The bill directly affects municipalities and private communities with roads meeting the defined criteria.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2471: Provides for increase in relocation assistance amounts based on increase of CPI.

This bill (S 2471) adjusts relocation assistance payments for people and businesses displaced by government property acquisitions in New Jersey. It directly affects homeowners and business/farm owners whose properties are taken for public projects (like infrastructure). The key mechanism updates payment amounts annually based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), replacing fixed dollar amounts with inflation-adjusted schedules. For example, moving expense allowances start at $450 and increase to $1,350 over four years, then rise yearly with CPI. Dislocation allowances and business relocation payments follow similar inflation-linked schedules.

Topics ✓ Housing ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 3045: Establishes special parking for hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel vehicles.

New Jersey's S 3045 requires parking facilities with 100+ public spaces to set aside 5% of spots for hybrid, electric, and alternative fuel vehicles. These designated spaces must be the most accessible (but not closer than handicap spots), marked with green paint and signs reading "Hybrid and Alternatives Parking Only." Vehicle owners must obtain a state-issued window sticker meeting specific fuel efficiency standards (45 MPG initially, then 163% of federal CAFE standards) to legally use these spots, with violations punishable by up to $250 fines. The 10-year pilot program mandates annual review of eligible vehicles and requires the Motor Vehicle Commission to report on implementation to the Legislature.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2431: Requires NJT to equip trains with defibrillators.

This bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to install and maintain automated external defibrillators (AEDs) on every train set used for passenger service. It mandates that AEDs be placed in accessible locations, marked with signs, and available during all train operations. NJT must also train employees in CPR and AED use, and notify emergency services about AED locations. The law provides liability protection for NJT and its staff when using the AEDs, as specified in existing state law. This directly affects NJT operations and passengers who may need emergency cardiac care during train travel.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Transportation

in committee · New Jersey · Senate Jan 13, 2026

S 2749: Directs installation of hydrogen refueling stations at service areas on State's toll roads.

S 2749 requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority to install at least one hydrogen refueling station at every service area on their respective toll roads (Turnpike/Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway) within two years of the law taking effect. The bill mandates that these authorities recover installation and operating costs from motorists who use the stations, based on their individual usage. It directly affects toll road users and the two transportation authorities responsible for implementing the stations. The law defines hydrogen refueling stations as facilities providing hydrogen fuel for hydrogen fuel cell vehicles, which produce only water vapor as emissions and refuel similarly to gasoline vehicles.

Topics ✓ Energy ✓ Environment ✓ Transportation

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Transportation Funding

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