Sets vehicle miles traveled reduction targets; establishes "Vehicle Miles Traveled Advisory Commission."

New Jersey's S 4873, the "Safe and Sustainable Transportation Act," sets specific targets to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) statewide. By 2035, it requires a 10% reduction in per capita VMT and a 3% reduction in total statewide VMT compared to 2019 levels; by 2050, the targets increase to 20% and 8.5% reductions, respectively. The bill creates a 11-member "Vehicle Miles Traveled Advisory Commission" with state agency representatives and Governor-appointed public members to track progress, review transportation plans, and submit annual reports with policy recommendations to the Governor and Legislature. The law aims to lower transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions by complementing vehicle electrification efforts through reduced driving, improved urban planning, and expanded active transportation infrastructure.