This Senate resolution urges President Trump to restore federal funding to the Gateway Tunnel Project, a major rail infrastructure initiative in New Jersey that aims to repair an aging tunnel and build a new one to improve commuter rail service between New Jersey and Manhattan. The bill directly affects the Gateway Development Commission, construction workers, and daily commuters who rely on the Northeast Corridor, noting that federal funding has been frozen since October 2025 and that a federal court order to restore funding is currently stayed pending an appeal. The resolution highlights that the project has received approximately $16 billion in federal grants and loans, supports roughly 800,000 daily passenger trips, and that continued delays could jeopardize thousands of jobs and billions in economic activity.
This bill requires individuals under 17 years of age to wear a properly fitted and fastened bicycle helmet when operating or riding as a passenger on a bicycle, scooter, or motorized scooter in New Jersey. The law applies to all public roads and trails but allows municipalities to exempt helmet requirements on closed roads or designated bicycle paths that are separated from motor vehicle traffic. Bicycle retailers and rental businesses must post signs notifying customers of the law and provide helmets to minors who do not have one when operating in areas where helmets are required.
This Senate Resolution condemns a federal Environmental Protection Agency rule that removes greenhouse gas emission standards for vehicles and engines. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents by formally opposing a decision that eliminates regulations designed to reduce air pollution from transportation. It argues that the EPA's action lacks scientific support and undermines efforts to address climate change impacts like sea-level rise and extreme weather. The resolution calls for maintaining existing standards under the Clean Air Act to protect public health and the environment.
This bill requires toll road operators and bi-state agencies in New Jersey to allow drivers to choose their own towing company after being involved in an accident on their facilities. The legislation amends existing state laws to give drivers the option to select a towing service rather than having one assigned by the road operator. This change directly affects drivers who experience vehicle breakdowns or accidents on toll roads and the towing companies that provide services at these locations. The bill does not mandate specific towing companies or set pricing rules, but rather establishes the right of drivers to make their own selection when towing is necessary.
This bill creates a transportation grant program to help spouses of veterans travel to visit them at long-term care facilities or Veterans Affairs medical centers in New Jersey. The program provides financial reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by spouses who cannot drive themselves and are not covered by other existing state or federal programs. Funding of $500,000 is allocated to the Department of Veterans Affairs to administer the grants, which may cover costs for public transit, county transportation services, or private vehicle use. The legislation also requires participating government entities to maintain liability insurance for travelers and mandates public notification about the program's availability.
This bill designates October of each year as "Walk to School Month" in New Jersey to encourage families to walk or bike to school. The resolution requests the Governor to issue an annual proclamation calling on public officials, organizations, and citizens to observe the month with events and activities promoting active transportation. The bill does not change laws or require specific actions but serves as a symbolic designation to raise awareness about the health, environmental, and community benefits of walking or biking to school.
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to dedicate specific tax revenues to New Jersey's state transportation system, directly affecting how state funds are allocated for roads, bridges, and related infrastructure. The amendment would require certain amounts from motor fuel taxes, petroleum product taxes, and sales taxes to be credited to a special account in the General Fund, with minimum dollar amounts specified for various fiscal years. Additionally, any revenue from future taxes on electric vehicles would be added to this dedicated fund, which can only be used for planning, construction, repair, and rehabilitation of the state's transportation system. The bill would also prohibit the Legislature from borrowing, appropriating, or using these dedicated funds for any purpose other than transportation improvements. This change would require voter approval at a general election to become part of the state constitution.
This bill requires Access Link paratransit vehicle operators in New Jersey to announce every scheduled stop along their routes, either verbally or through a recording system. It directly affects drivers and staff who operate Access Link vehicles, a paratransit service provided by New Jersey Transit Corporation for individuals with disabilities. The legislation adds a new requirement that currently applies only to fixed-route transportation services, ensuring passengers on paratransit routes receive the same stop announcements as those on regular bus routes. The law will take effect on the first day of the second month following its enactment.
This bill requires public utilities and cable television companies to move or remove their facilities when the Department of Transportation needs to build, repair, or maintain transportation infrastructure projects. The Department of Transportation will direct these companies to relocate equipment such as pipes, cables, and towers, and the state will cover the costs of moving and reinstalling these facilities. However, companies may be responsible for paying for pre-engineering, field testing, and design costs if delays occur due to their own actions. The bill also establishes that the state can audit reimbursement records within three years of project completion to ensure only allowable costs are covered. This legislation applies to all public utilities and cable providers operating within New Jersey's transportation infrastructure projects.
This bill requires the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and South Jersey Transportation Authority to create a toll exemption program for disabled veterans using the E-ZPass electronic toll collection system. To qualify, a disabled veteran must first obtain a special "Disabled Vet" license plate issued by the state, after which the toll authorities must automatically approve their application for toll waivers on vehicles registered in New Jersey. The exemption applies specifically to tolls collected through the electronic tolling system for vehicles owned or leased by disabled veterans who meet the license plate requirements.
