This bill requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure - such as permeable pavement, rain gardens, and vegetated swales - in the design, construction, and repair of state highways funded by the Special Transportation Fund. It directly affects DOT projects on public highways, mandating they use methods that reduce stormwater runoff by treating it through soil or vegetation instead of traditional drainage. The DOT must establish a program to implement this prioritization "to the extent practicable," as determined by the Commissioner. The bill takes immediate effect and defines green infrastructure broadly to include practices that store, reuse, or treat stormwater naturally.
This bill establishes an independent School Transportation Safety Commission within New Jersey's Department of Law and Public Safety. The commission, composed of eight members including three state agency directors (ex-officio) and five public appointees by the Governor, must review school bus safety regulations, prepare biannual safety reports using transportation data, and track implementation of past safety recommendations. The commission can request information from state and local agencies to fulfill its duties. It takes effect 90 days after enactment.
This bill establishes rules for on-demand micro transit programs in New Jersey, which are app- or phone-based shared rides using vehicles. It directly affects New Jersey Transit, county transit agencies, and other operators by requiring drivers to be public employees or contractors who hire existing drivers at equivalent wages/benefits (no independent contractors), and mandating that services expand into transit deserts without replacing existing routes. Key provisions include ensuring accessibility for people with disabilities, providing non-smartphone access options, and requiring monthly data reporting on costs, ridership, and wait times. The New Jersey Transit Corporation must publish this data quarterly, and violations will trigger wage law penalties.
This bill (A 724) creates a toll relief program for New Jersey Turnpike Authority (NJTA) and South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) users. It provides a 50% credit on tolls paid via E-ZPass for accounts with 35+ qualifying transactions (regular toll payments, not fines or fees) on the Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, or Atlantic City Expressway in a single month. The bill appropriates $250 million from the General Fund to each authority to fund these credits, requires credits to be posted within one month, and mandates quarterly reports to the Governor and Legislature. The program expires one year after enactment.
This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to complete the Meadowlands Transitway project - a rapid transit system connecting Secaucus Junction Station to the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex - by May 1, 2026. By May 1, 2025, NJT must assess if the project will meet this deadline; if not, it must develop and publish a public transit plan by September 1, 2025 to address increased transit demand at the complex by the 2026 deadline. The bill explicitly excludes the existing BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line (operating since 2009) from this requirement, focusing solely on the new transitway project.
This bill allows New Jersey driving schools to use vehicles owned or leased by their employed driving instructors for behind-the-wheel lessons and road tests administered by the Motor Vehicle Commission. It directly affects driving schools and their instructors by permitting this vehicle use under specific conditions. Key requirements include: the instructor must hold a valid license and certification, the vehicle must be properly insured, meet safety standards (like dual brakes, seatbelts, and "Student Driver" signage), and be registered in the instructor's name. The bill does not change existing insurance or safety rules but clarifies vehicle ownership flexibility for instructional purposes.
This bill requires New Jersey municipalities to reimburse private communities for paving, repaving, or improving their roads if those roads are either dedicated to public use or meet municipal standards (excluding width). It applies specifically to qualified private communities where the municipality previously provided such services on public streets. Municipalities must choose between performing the paving work themselves or paying the community the full cost, with reimbursement handled through the municipality's budget process. The law aims to ensure consistent road maintenance standards for private neighborhoods that meet public dedication criteria.
This bill requires New Jersey Transit (NJT) to review all buses and trains it owns or operates - including those run by contracted service providers - to identify "kill switches" or other remote access features that could allow unauthorized remote disabling, control, or degradation of vehicles. If such features pose cybersecurity or operational risks and aren’t essential for safety or compliance, NJT must remove, permanently disable, or otherwise mitigate them. The review must include consultation with the New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness. This directly affects NJT and its contracted transit operators by mandating the removal of non-essential remote access capabilities.
This bill creates the Highway Accident Property Tax Relief Fund to reimburse municipalities for emergency services (police, fire, or rescue) provided on state and federal highways after accidents. Municipalities can claim up to $1,500 per incident or $20,000 annually for costs related to emergency vehicle use and personnel, including volunteer organizations. The fund, supported by state appropriations and by transferring municipalities' right to seek payment from involved parties or insurers, will reimburse approved claims within one year of submission. Municipalities must submit claims using a commissioner-approved cost schedule, and the commissioner must report annual claim data to the legislature.
This bill, designated "Michelle Sous' Law," requires law enforcement to obtain a mandatory blood sample from any driver involved in a motor vehicle accident that results in a death. It directly affects drivers in fatal crashes by adding a specific investigative step to determine if alcohol or drug impairment contributed to the accident. The key provision mandates blood sample collection as part of the standard investigation process, without altering existing DUI penalties. The law is named after Michelle Sous, a victim of a fatal crash involving an impaired driver.
