This bill requires electric public utilities in New Jersey to provide training, equipment, legal protection, and partial wage reimbursement to municipal employees who help move and secure downed power lines during major emergencies like storms or natural disasters. It applies specifically to municipal emergency management coordinators and public works staff in areas where power lines block traffic after lengthy outages. Utilities must submit emergency response plans to the Board of Public Utilities for approval, and the law includes a 60-day delay before it becomes active to allow for preparation. The bill ensures that municipalities are financially protected and compensated for their efforts in clearing hazardous debris from roads during power outages.
This bill requires New Jersey Transit to create a three-year pilot program in Bergen, Morris, and Middlesex counties that offers prearranged rides to existing transit riders. The program would contract with transportation network companies to provide flat-rate rides from eligible riders to the nearest NJ Transit facility on workdays, with pricing determined by NJ Transit in consultation with the companies. Service areas would be defined in coordination with county commissioners and transportation management associations to cover locations where regular transit service is unavailable. The legislation defines key terms like "transportation network company" and "eligible rider" to establish the scope and eligibility criteria for the pilot.
This bill allows the New Jersey Transportation Research Bureau to award research contracts to private universities and other non-profit organizations, expanding eligibility beyond just public institutions. The Transportation Research Bureau must determine if awarding contracts to private entities serves the public interest, and all contracts must follow existing state and federal public bidding regulations. The bill also requires that all research projects consider transportation needs for residents with disabilities and clarifies that "entities" includes non-profit organizations but excludes municipal planning organizations.
This bill prohibits ride-sharing companies in New Jersey from using surge pricing during declared state emergencies, such as natural disasters or other emergencies declared by the Governor or President. It directly affects transportation network companies like Uber and Lyft, their drivers, and riders who use these services. The law defines surge pricing as charging higher fares than usual during high-demand periods and restricts this practice only when a state of emergency is officially declared. The bill amends existing transportation regulations to add this specific restriction while maintaining transparency requirements for fare calculations.
This bill authorizes funding for on-demand micro transit services under New Jersey's Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Program. It directly affects senior citizens and disabled residents by allowing them to access technology-enabled shared transportation that lets them choose pick-up and drop-off locations via phone or mobile app. The legislation amends existing state law to formally define "on-demand micro transit" and update related terminology within the transportation assistance framework. The program operates through the New Jersey Transit Corporation in coordination with local counties and advisory committees to ensure services meet accessibility needs.
This bill creates a New Jersey Transportation Consolidation Task Force to study merging five major state transportation entities: the New Jersey Transit Corporation, Transportation Trust Fund Authority, Turnpike Authority, South Jersey Transportation Authority, and Department of Transportation. The seven-member task force will include experts from universities, public finance professionals, and legislative leaders who will investigate legal, operational, and financial aspects of consolidation over a 12-month period. The group must submit a detailed report with findings, cost savings analysis, and a legislative proposal for establishing a single new independent transportation agency. The task force will have access to state agency resources, can hold public hearings, and will cease operations once the report is submitted.
This bill allows volunteer members of Community Emergency Response Teams in New Jersey to be appointed as temporary traffic officers during emergencies or disasters. To qualify, appointed members must pass a physical exam, complete a training course approved by the New Jersey Police Training Commission, and take an oath of office. Once qualified, these volunteers can direct traffic on roadways until law enforcement arrives or at public events under police supervision, wearing specific safety gear and emblems. The bill also grants them immunity from civil lawsuits when acting in good faith within their training limits and clarifies that they cannot supersede regular law enforcement officers.
This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority to automatically provide toll discounts to all senior citizens aged 65 and older who use the state's electronic toll collection system for passenger vehicles. The discount would be at least 10 percent below the standard electronic toll rate and apply at all hours, with the system automatically applying the reduction when an account holder turns 65 or when a senior applies for a new account. The legislation amends existing state statutes to mandate this automatic enrollment process without requiring seniors to manually request the discount.
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This bill updates New Jersey's motor vehicle inspection requirements to include checks for windshield and window tint compliance. It directly affects vehicle owners and inspection facilities by mandating that tinted materials on windshields and front side windows be verified during annual inspections, except for the top six inches of the windshield or areas above the AS-1 marking. The legislation amends existing statutes to ensure that vehicles cannot receive inspection approval unless they pass both emissions testing and tint compliance checks, while also clarifying rules for collector and historic vehicles.
This bill, known as Michelle Sous' Law, requires law enforcement to obtain a blood sample from any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in a death. The law directly affects drivers who are involved in fatal crashes, ensuring that their blood alcohol concentration or drug presence is documented. This provision amends existing New Jersey statutes to make blood testing mandatory in fatal accident cases, rather than relying solely on driver consent. The measure aims to improve evidence collection for impaired driving investigations by removing the need for voluntary consent when a fatality is involved.
