N.J. Stat. § 27:7A-8 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-8
Service facility sales, leases
Status: in_force

No commercial enterprises or activities shall be conducted by the commissioner or any other agency of the State within or on the property acquired for or in connection with a limited access highway, as defined in this act, nor shall such commercial enterprises or activities be authorized except as hereinafter provided but nothing herein shall prevent the operation, in the manner provided by law, of autobuses within or on the property used for or designated as a limited access highway as defined in this act. The commissioner, in order to permit the establishment of adequate fuel or other service facilities by private owners or their lessees, for the users of a limited access highway, may acquire suitable areas for such facilities even though such areas are not needed for the right-of-way proper and, in the manner hereinafter provided, shall sell or lease as lessor such portions thereof as in his judgment the public interest shall then require. Such sales and leases shall be made under the following terms and conditions: a. Each purchaser and lessee shall be a person who has been continuously a resident of this State for a period of at least two years immediately preceding such sale. b. Subject to the conditions and restrictions imposed by this act, the premises shall be sold or leased at public sale to the highest responsible bidder. c. The commissioner shall have the right to incorporate in any deed conveying premises so sold covenants running with the land requiring the purchasers, their grantees, and successors (1) to erect and maintain any buildings thereon in conformity with specified exterior design, (2) to provide services reasonably required by the users of the limited access highway subject to usual sanitary and health standards, and (3) to conduct no business other than that for which the property was originally sold, without the written consent of the commissioner. d. Such premises shall not be sold or leased to a person who owns, directly or indirectly, or holds under lease any premises in the same service area on the same side of a limited access highway purchased or leased for a similar purpose. e. In acquiring areas for the purposes aforesaid and in subdividing such areas into smaller premises for sale to the purchasers thereof, the commissioner shall provide a sufficient number of separate premises to encourage free and open competition among all suppliers of each service involved who desire to purchase or lease premises for the furnishing of such services along each limited access highway, subject to any restrictions hereinabove stated. f. The commissioner shall provide access roads from the limited access highway to the service areas, the location of which shall be indicated to users of the limited access highway by appropriate signs, the style, size, and specifications of which shall be determined by the commissioner. g. Each purchaser or lessee of such premises may arrange to have the services for which such premises were sold or leased performed through lessees or sublessees or other third persons; provided that such purchasers or lessees shall remain liable for failure to comply with the covenants contained in the deed affecting such premises. For the purpose of this section, "person" shall include any individual and those related to him by blood, marriage or adoption, and partnerships and corporations and all individuals affiliated therewith through ownership or control, directly or indirectly, of more than fifty per centum (50%) of any outstanding corporate stock. L. 1945, c. 83, s. 8; amended 1948,c.461,s.5, 1989, c. 32, s. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-44.9 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-44.9
Relocation of facilities
Status: in_force

a. In addition to other powers conferred upon the Commissioner of Transportation by any other law and not in limitation thereof, the commissioner, in connection with the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or operation of any highway project, may make reasonable regulations for the installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, relocation and removal of pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles and other equipment and appliances, herein called "facilities," of any public utility as defined in R.S. 48:2-13, and of any cable television company as defined in the "Cable Television Act," P.L. 1972, c. 186 (C. 48:5A-1 et seq.), in, on, along, over or under any highway project. Whenever the commissioner determines that it is necessary that facilities which now are, or hereafter may be, located in, on, along, over or under any highway project shall be relocated in the project or should be removed from the project, the public utility or cable television company owning or operating the facilities shall relocate or remove the same in accordance with the order of the commissioner. The cost and expenses of such relocation or removal, including the cost of installing the facilities in a new location, or new locations, and the cost of any lands, or any rights or interests in lands, and any other rights acquired to accomplish the relocation or removal, shall be ascertained and paid by the commissioner as a part of the cost of the project. In the case of the relocation or removal of facilities, as aforesaid, the public utility or cable television company owning or operating the same, its successors or assigns may maintain and operate the facilities, with the necessary appurtenances, in the new location or new locations for as long a period, and upon the same terms and conditions, as it had the right to maintain and operate the facilities in the former location or locations. b. As used in this act, "highway project," in addition to its ordinary meaning, means one which is administered and contracted for by the commissioner. c. The powers conferred upon the commissioner by this section also are conferred upon the governing body of any county having under its jurisdiction a limited access highway in the meaning of section 1 of P.L. 1945, c. 83 (C. 27:7A-1) with respect to the construction, reconstruction, maintenance or operation of any highway project on that limited access highway. L. 1983, c. 283, s. 1; amended 1984, c.87 s.2, 1989, c. 32, s. 12.
N.J. Stat. § 27:20-5 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-5
Use of unappropriated funds; taxation
Status: in_force

For the purpose of furnishing the moneys necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 27:20-1 to 27:20-4 of this title and for defraying any expense thereby incurred, the boards of chosen freeholders may use any moneys of their respective counties not otherwise appropriated and raise money from time to time by taxation.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-34 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-34
Warning and protection of dangerous places
Status: in_force

If a dangerous place exists in or near a county road the board of chosen freeholders shall erect and maintain, in or near such road, proper fences, warning signs, and other safeguards for the protection of travelers using the road.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-23.7 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-23.7
New Jersey Turnpike Authority authorized to acquire portion of Interstate Highway 95
Status: in_force

a. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is authorized and directed to acquire, maintain, repair and operate a project addition and extension to the New Jersey Turnpike consisting of a 4.4 mile section of high-speed limited access superhighway being that portion of Interstate Highway 95 under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation beginning at the existing northern terminus of the New Jersey Turnpike and thence in a general northerly direction to the vicinity of the George Washington Bridge (and hereinafter referred to as the "I-95 Extension."). Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the I-95 Extension shall remain forever free of toll. b. The State shall sell, convey and transfer to the authority all rights of way, property, easements or interests and other rights with respect to the project addition and extension and the authority shall pay to the State in consideration therefor the sum of $400,000,000. The State shall deposit that sum in the General Fund. The State and the authority are authorized, in connection with this transfer, to enter into an agreement containing indemnification and defense provisions which the State and the authority agree are necessary or advisable to protect the interests of the State, or the authority, or both, as they determine. L.1991,c.183,s.19.
N.J. Stat. § 27:15-19 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-19
Unused moneys appropriated for road and street maintenance; use for improvements
Status: in_force

Where moneys were, prior to the first day of March, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, appropriated by law for the maintenance of city, town, township, borough and village roads and streets, and any part of such moneys remains reserved, unused, and unobligated, and local conditions indicate that it would be more economical and advantageous to use these funds for new construction, reconstruction, betterment or improvement of said roads and streets, the State Highway Commissioner, upon application of the municipality, may permit the use of such remaining funds for the aforesaid purposes. L.1948, c. 124, p. 842, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:13-14 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-14
Certification of funds
Status: in_force

Upon the approval of any such application the State Highway Commissioner is hereby empowered and authorized in his discretion to certify the amount of State money which he will set aside, and pay to said county or municipality, for or on account of the reconstruction of such county or municipal road up to an amount not exceeding 90% of the total cost thereof. L.1964, c. 244, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-31.1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-31.1
First class counties over 800,000; restriction of roads to passenger vehicles
Status: in_force

Wherever the board of chosen freeholders in counties of the first class having over eight hundred thousand inhabitants, acquires or takes over any road, highway or parkway from the county park commission of such county, such board shall have the authority to restrict the use of such road, highway or parkway to passenger motor vehicles, and to make such regulations as may be proper and necessary for this purpose. L.1950, c. 280, p. 942, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-35.3 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-35.3
Statement under oath; filing; contents; fee.
Status: in_force

3. Any person desiring such classification shall file with the department a statement under oath in response to a questionnaire, prepared and standardized for like classes of work, by the department. The statement shall develop fully the financial ability, adequacy of plant and equipment, organization and prior experience of the prospective bidder, and also such other pertinent and material facts as may be deemed desirable. All persons shall remit a $100 fee to the Department of the Treasury at the time each statement is filed. The fee shall be deposited in the general fund. The fee shall not apply to any statements filed before the effective date of P.L.2003, c.117 (C.24:2-9 et al.). L.1966,c.185,s.3; amended 2003, c.117, s.14.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-27 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-27
Consent necessary for takeover of existing public highway as feeder road
Status: in_force

27. Before taking over any existing public highway as a feeder road, the authority shall obtain the consent of any entities then exercising jurisdiction over the highway, which are authorized to give this consent by resolution, ordinance or other appropriate written instrument of its governing body. Each feeder road or section thereof acquired or constructed, or public highway taken over from these entities as a feeder road, in connection with an expressway project by the authority shall for all purposes of this act be deemed to constitute part of the project, except that the authority may turn back to the entities any public highway taken over as a feeder road from the entities or any feeder road or section thereof constructed upon a new alignment in substitution for the previous alignment of a public highway so taken over unless 80% or more of the feeder road or section is constructed upon a new alignment. L.1991,c.252,s.27.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-6.3 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6.3
Partial payments to roadway contractors.
Status: in_force

1. Contracts entered into by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority for roadway construction and maintenance shall provide for partial payments at least once each month or from time to time as the work progresses on work of construction or maintenance. Two per centum of the amount due on partial payments of the total contract price shall be withheld from the contractor pending completion of the contract, but upon substantial completion of the contract, as defined by rules or regulations of the authority, 1% shall be withheld. At any time during the performance of the work, if work is not progressing, as defined by the "New Jersey Turnpike Authority Standard Specifications," the authority may, in its discretion, increase the withholding to 4% of the payment due. No retainage shall be withheld on service contracts including, but not limited to, mowing, sweeping, tree trimming and similar contracts. Any partial payments made after substantial completion of the contract shall be made only upon certification by the general contractor to the authority that all subcontractors have been paid in the same proportion that he has been paid; however, should the amount owed by a general contractor to a subcontractor be in dispute the authority shall be empowered to advance to the general contractor the amount in dispute after a determination by the authority. Contracts may also provide for partial payments at least once in each month or from time to time as the work progresses on all materials placed along or upon the site, or stored at locations approved by the authority, which are suitable for the use and execution of the contract, provided the contractor furnishes releases of liens for all materials furnished at the time each estimate of work is submitted for payment, but such partial payments shall not exceed the cost of material. When the contract provides that a portion of the work may be deferred with the approval of the authority, the sum withheld from the contractor may not be less than 25% of the value of the work. Any money heretofore or hereafter withheld from contract payments as provided for herein shall be paid by the authority to any contractor entitled thereto who shall deposit under terms of an escrow agreement, in a banking institution located in this State and approved by the authority, negotiable bonds, acceptable to the authority, issued by the State or any political subdivision thereof, the bonds having value equal to the amount of money to be paid to any such contractor. For purposes of this section, value shall mean par value or market value, whichever is lower. L.2007, c.180, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-6 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-6
Organization of department; delegation of powers; absence, disability, death or resignation of commissioner
Status: in_force

(a) The commissioner shall organize the department and establish therein such divisions as he may deem necessary and expedient. He may formulate and adopt rules and regulations and prescribe duties for the efficient conduct of the business, work and general administration of the department, its officers and employees. In addition, the commissioner may delegate to subordinate officers or employees in the department such of his powers as he may deem desirable, to be exercised under his supervision and direction. (b) The commissioner shall designate any officer or employee in the department to perform all of the powers, functions and duties of the commissioner during the absence or disability of the commissioner. Such designation shall be subject to the approval of the Governor, and shall be in writing and filed with the Secretary of State. In the event that the commissioner shall die, resign or be removed from his office or become disqualified to execute the duties of his office or a vacancy shall occur in the office of commissioner for any cause whatever, the person designated as aforesaid shall have and exercise the powers and perform the functions, powers and duties of the commissioner until the successor of the commissioner is appointed and shall qualify. L.1966, c. 301, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1B-15 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-15
Bonds or notes as legal investments
Status: in_force

The State and all public officers, governmental units and agencies thereof, all banks, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, savings and loan associations, investment companies, and other persons carrying on a banking business, all insurance companies, insurance associations and other persons carrying on an insurance business, and all executors, administrators, guardians, trustees and other fiduciaries may legally invest any sinking funds, moneys or other funds belonging to them or within their control in any bonds or notes issued pursuant to the act, and the bonds or notes shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits. L.1984, c. 73, s. 15, eff. July 10, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-5.25 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-5.25
Appearances before Legislative committees.
Status: in_force

7. a. The corporation, at the request of the chairperson of any standing legislative committee, as approved by the Speaker of the General Assembly or the President of the Senate, as appropriate, shall be required to appear before that committee to present testimony and provide documents on any topic or subject requested by the committee and to respond to any questions by members of the committee. b. Unless otherwise agreed to by the chairperson of the committee, the corporation shall, at a minimum, be represented by the chairperson of the board of directors, the executive director, and the chief financial officer to present testimony, provide documents, or respond to questions at any appearance required pursuant to this section. L.2018, c.162, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 27:22-10 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 22 / Section 22-10
Use of funds obtained from highway commissioner; consent required
Status: in_force

The county may pay its share of the cost of the improvement out of any funds allotted to it by the state highway commissioner if his consent be first obtained. The plans and specifications for the proposed improvement shall be approved by the commissioner before the work is contracted for.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-46 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-46
Petition for designation; cost of maintenance apportioned
Status: in_force

The board or boards of chosen freeholders severally or jointly charged with the operation or repair of the bridge may, by resolution, request such designation. The commissioner may thereupon designate the bridge as a state highway bridge. The designation shall prescribe the exact share of the costs of operation or repair to be assumed by the state.
N.J. Stat. § 27:15-1.15 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-1.15
Repeal; existing agreements
Status: in_force

Sections 27:15-2 to 27:15-6, inclusive, 27:15-9 to 27:15-15, inclusive, and 27:15-18 of the Revised Statutes and "An act concerning highways, and supplementing chapter fifteen of Title 27 of the Revised Statutes," passed June twenty-second, one thousand nine hundred and forty-two (P.L.1942, c. 261), are hereby repealed; provided, however, that the provisions thereof shall continue to apply with full force and effect to any work, or any agreement with respect thereto, undertaken or to be undertaken, or entered into, pursuant to the provisions of such sections, with State aid therefor apportioned or distributed or to be apportioned or distributed from net receipts of the motor vehicle revenues set aside prior to the first day of January, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven, or from any sum appropriated to carry out the purposes and provisions of "An act concerning county and municipal budgets," approved February thirteenth, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven (P.L.1947, c. 4). L.1947, c. 62, p. 213, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-44.21 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-44.21
Signs prohibiting motorists from texting while driving.
Status: in_force

1. The Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety in the Department of Law and Public Safety, shall erect appropriate signage and use variable message signs in this State, informing motorists that the operator of a moving motor vehicle is prohibited, pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2003, c.310 (C.39:4-97.3), from text messaging and sending electronic messages via a wireless telephone or electronic communication device. Signs erected pursuant to this section shall be consistent with applicable federal standards including those prescribed by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, if applicable. L.2013, c.141, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-77 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-77
Definitions relative to maritime transportation.
Status: in_force

3. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation. "Department" means the Department of Transportation. "Dredging and dredging related projects" means the removal of sand, silt, mud, clay, rock, or other material from the bottom of a waterway in order to maintain or deepen navigation channels and berths, related infrastructure development of such a project, the management of the dredged material through decontamination, acceptable placement or beneficial use, and the potential funding of such projects as necessary to support New Jersey's maritime industry. "Marine transportation system" means navigable channels, berths, terminals and related intermodal transportation infrastructure, facilities and equipment, sediment and dredged materials management programs, shipping, receiving, cargo-movement and tracking, aides to navigation, intelligent and vessel transportation systems, and such related activities which promote the efficient operation, environmental integrity, and economic development of New Jersey's maritime industry. "Maritime industry" means ports and terminals, ship services and boat building, education, science and technology, marine trades and support services, ferries, movement of cargo and waterborne commerce, commercial and recreational fishing, navigation and government support services, including waterborne military operations and national security initiatives, and the direct and indirect industries supporting the entire marine transportation system. "Office" means the Office of Maritime Resources in the Department of Transportation. L.2001,c.429,s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1C-13 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-13
Request by commissioner for transportation development district
Status: in_force

a. After due examination the commissioner may find, in accordance with regulations adopted pursuant to subsection d. of section 4 of this act, that certain designated areas of the State are growth corridors or growth areas and that existing financial resources and existing mechanisms for securing financial commitments for transportation improvements are inadequate to meet transportation improvement needs which are the result of rapid development in these corridors or areas. Upon this finding and after sufficient time has elapsed for the governing body of the county or counties located within this corridor or area to take action to establish a district or districts therein pursuant to the provisions of this act and if they have not done so, the commissioner may request the governing body of the county or counties to initiate an application for the designation and delineation of a transportation development district under section 4 of this act. The request shall set forth in detail the reasons which, in the judgment of the commissioner, justify the creation of a transportation development district in conformity with the purpose of this act, which reasons may be based upon a comprehensive development plan for the corridor or area issued by the department after notice and public hearings in the area or corridor in question. The finding by the commissioner that certain areas of the State are growth corridors or growth areas shall not be construed as determining and designating all growth corridors or growth areas in the State and shall not preclude any governing body of a county from establishing a transportation development district within any portion of that county in accordance with the provisions of this act. b. The governing body of the county shall, within 90 days of the receipt of the request submitted under subsection a. above, respond to the request by adoption of an ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, which shall state the intention of the governing body to proceed or not to proceed with an application for the designation and delineation of a transportation development district under section 4 of this act . If appropriate the ordinance or resolution shall set forth the reasons for not so proceeding. The ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, shall be transmitted to the governing body of each municipality which would, in the judgment of the governing body of the county, be directly affected by the designation and delineation of a transportation development district as proposed in the request. c. The commissioner may, especially in the case of a corridor or area traversed by a State highway, request the governing bodies of two or more counties to establish adjoining transportation development districts in accordance with the procedures provided for in subsections a. and b. of this section. d. If the governing body of the county or counties has received a request from the commissioner to initiate an application, or to establish adjoining transportation development districts, and has failed to respond to the commissioner's request within the time permitted or has stated that it does not intend to proceed with an application or otherwise fails to take action to establish the requested district or districts, the commissioner may, upon 90 days' notice to the governing bodies of the county and each municipality directly affected by the designation and delineation of the proposed district, and the holding of a public hearing, where the creation of such a district or districts is critically important, by order designate such a district or districts and delineate its boundaries. The functions, powers and duties of the governing body of the county concerning transportation development districts as authorized by this act shall be exercised by the commissioner through regulations and orders concerning a district created under this subsection in substantially the same manner as would be exercised by the governing body of the county pursuant to this act. In a district so created, development fees shall be assessed by order of the commissioner upon notice and public hearing. These fees shall only be assessed, and disbursed from the transportation development district trust fund, for projects other than county transportation projects. Appeals from these assessments shall be referred to the Office of Administrative Law by the commissioner for a hearing. If the commissioner modifies or rejects the resultant report and decision, the action of the commissioner may be appealed to the Appellate Division of the Superior Court as provided in subsection i. of section 7 of this act. Notwithstanding that a governing body of the county may not have participated in the establishment of a district, the governing body by ordinance or resolution may request the commissioner to permit it to participate fully in the operation of the district. Upon the granting of this request by the commissioner on whatever terms and conditions the commissioner deems appropriate, the governing body of the county shall assume full responsibility for the operation of the district and the assessment of fees, as if the district were established pursuant to an application by the governing body under subsection a. of section 4 of this act. e. In designating and delineating a district, and in establishing district transportation improvement and financial plans therefor, the commissioner shall act in accordance with regulations adopted as provided in section 18 of this act. L.1989,c.100,s.13.
N.J. Stat. § 27:19-25 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-25
Contribution by state
Status: in_force

The state highway commissioner may expend an amount not exceeding five thousand dollars toward the payment of the cost of the preliminary survey contemplated by section 27:19-23 of this title, but no payment shall be made until the counties shall have made their appropriations as provided in sections 27:19-23 and 27:19-24 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-65 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-65
Award; payment into court; appeal
Status: in_force

If an uncertainty exists as to who is entitled to the amount awarded, or if the board of chosen freeholders is unable to tender the award by reason of the incapacity or absence of any person entitled thereto, or if there exists an unsatisfied lien upon the property to be taken, or any person refuses to receive the award, or an appeal from the award is taken, it may be paid into the Superior Court and shall be distributed to the person entitled thereto according to law. Payment into the Superior Court shall operate to stop the running of interest upon an award thereafter made to the amount of the deposit. The owner or owners or the board of chosen freeholders of the county, feeling aggrieved by an award for any real estate taken for any such improvement, may appeal to the Superior Court at any time within sixty days after the filing of the report in the office of the county clerk or register of deeds, as the case may be. The appeal shall be taken by bringing an action in the court in accordance with chapter one of the Title Eminent Domain (s. 20:1-1 et seq.) of the Revised Statutes to have the court award the damages anew. The completion of the improvement shall not be delayed thereby and the county may proceed with the improvement as though the appeal had not been taken. Amended by L.1953, c. 27, p. 495, s. 20.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-32 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-32
Violation constituting violation of law or ordinance if committed in municipality
Status: in_force

If the violation of any provision of this act, or the violation of any regulation adopted by the Authority under the provisions of this act, would have been a violation of law or ordinance if committed on any public road, street or highway in the municipality in which such violation occurred, it shall be tried and punished in the same manner as if it had been committed in such municipality. L.1951, c. 264, p. 918, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-31 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-31
Proposal bond to accompany bid; amount; contractor's bond
Status: in_force

27:7-31. A proposal bond in an amount, not to exceed 50% of the bid, to be determined by the commissioner, executed by the contractor with such sureties as shall be approved by the commissioner in favor of the State of New Jersey, shall accompany each bid and shall be held as security for the faithful performance of the contractor in that, if awarded the contract, the bidder will deliver the contract within 10 working days after the award, properly executed and secured by satisfactory bonds in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.2A:44-143 to N.J.S.2A:44-147 and specifications for the project. The commissioner may require in addition to the proposal bond such additional evidence of the ability of a contractor to perform the work required by the contract as the commissioner may deem necessary and advisable. Amended 1977,c.67,s.2; 1993,c.313,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-68 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-68
Agreements between commissioner and county or municipality; costs
Status: in_force

The commissioner may enter into agreements with any county or municipality or any authority or agency thereof, or with any authority, board, commission or other agency or instrumentality created by any 2 or more units of local government or by the State government or by any interstate compact or agreement to which this State is a party, for the installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal and removal of tracks, pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles, and other equipment and appliances or utility facilities owned by such public bodies which are in, on, along, over or under any road over which the department has jurisdiction, where such agreement is required to carry out a transportation project of the department. The department may assume the entire cost incurred under the terms of such agreements. L.1968, c. 393, s. 11, eff. Jan. 2, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5K-4 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5K / Section 5K-4
Roadways designated for inclusion.
Status: in_force

4. The following roadways are designated for inclusion in the New Jersey Scenic and Historic Highways Program: a. "Quaker Road Scenic and Historic Highway," which consists of the entire length of Quaker Road beginning at the road's intersection with Province Line Road in the township of Princeton, county of Mercer, extending in a general northerly direction, and ending at the intersection of Quaker Road and Lawrenceville Road in the township of Princeton, county of Mercer; b. "Closter Dock Road Scenic and Historic Highway," which consists of the entire length of Closter Dock Road beginning at the road's intersection with Harrington Avenue in the borough of Closter, county of Bergen, extending in a general easterly direction, and ending at the intersection of Closter Dock Road and U.S. Route 9W in the borough of Alpine, county of Bergen; c. "Huyler's Landing Road Scenic and Historic Highway," which consists of the entire length of Huyler's Landing Road beginning at the road's intersection with East Madison Avenue in the borough of Cresskill, county of Bergen, extending in a general easterly direction, and ending at the intersection of Huyler's Landing Road and Vaccaro Drive in the borough of Cresskill, county of Bergen; d. "Kinderkamack Road Scenic and Historic Highway," which consists of the entire length of roadway beginning at the road's intersection with Johnson Avenue in the city of Hackensack, county of Bergen, extending in a general northerly direction and becoming North Kinderkamack Road, continuing in a general northerly direction, and ending at the New York state line in the vicinity of the borough of Montvale, county of Bergen; e. "Franklin Avenue Scenic and Historic Highway," which consists of the entire length of Franklin Avenue beginning at the road's intersection with Ramapo Valley Road in the borough of Oakland, county of Bergen, extending in a general easterly direction, and ending at the intersection of Franklin Avenue and Van Blarcom Lane in the township of Wyckoff, county of Bergen; f. "Dunkerhook Road Scenic and Historic Highway," which consists of the entire length of Dunkerhook Road beginning at the road's intersection with Saddle River Road in the borough of Fair Lawn, county of Bergen, extending in a general northeasterly direction, and ending at the intersection of Dunkerhook Road and Paramus Road in the borough of Paramus, county of Bergen; g. "Piermont and Rockleigh Roads Scenic and Historic Highway," which consists of the following portions of roadway: (1) The entire length of Piermont Road beginning at the road's intersection with County Road and East Clinton Avenue in the borough of Tenafly, county of Bergen, extending in a general northerly direction, and ending at the New York state line in the vicinity of the borough of Northvale, county of Bergen, and (2) The entire length of Rockleigh Road beginning at the road's intersection with Piermont Road in the borough of Northvale, county of Bergen, extending in a general northerly direction, and ending at the New York state line in the vicinity of the borough of Rockleigh, county of Bergen; and h. "Grand Avenue Scenic and Historic Highway," which consists of the entire length of Grand Avenue beginning at the road's intersection with East Palisade Avenue in the city of Englewood, Bergen County, extending in a general southerly direction, and ending at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Broad Avenue in the borough of Ridgefield, Bergen County. L.2009, c.245, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-30 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-30
Award of contract; rejection of bids
Status: in_force

The commissioner may reject any or all bids not in accord with the advertisement of specifications, or for any other irregularity, or may reject any or all bids if the price for work or materials is excessively above the estimated cost, or for any other cause. The state highway engineer shall prepare a list of the bids, including any rejected and the cause therefor, and the commissioner shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-12 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-12
Power of eminent domain
Status: in_force

12. The exercise of the power of eminent domain and the compensation to be paid thereunder by the authority shall be in accordance with the provisions of the "Eminent Domain Act of 1971," P.L.1971, c.361 (C.20:3-1 et seq.) insofar as the provisions thereof are applicable and not inconsistent with the provisions contained in this act. L.1991,c.252,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5-32 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-32
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioner of Transportation shall, pursuant to the provisions of the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), adopt rules and regulations as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of P.L.2015, c.227 (C.27:5-29 et seq.). L.2015, c.227, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-21.6 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-21.6
Option to prior owner or person in possession; lease to public body or agency; competitive public bidding; publication of notice
Status: in_force

If pursuant to this act the Commissioner of Transportation determines to permit the temporary lease of property, he shall give the first option to acquire the lease to the prior owner or person in possession at the time of acquisition or taking of said property. If the property is leased to an owner or person in possession at the time of acquisition or taking of said property, to a public body or agency for public use, to persons in need of temporary relocation facilities as a result of being displaced by any public action, or to persons or for uses exempted pursuant to article 2 of Title 54 of the Revised Statutes, the commissioner may lease such property by private negotiation upon such terms and conditions as he shall determine to be in the best interests of the State. Where property is leased to a public body or agency for public purposes, said lease may be without cost or at a nominal rental. Except as provided by this section all property leased pursuant to this act shall be leased by competitive public bidding procedures to the highest responsible bidder. Where property is leased pursuant to competitive bids, a notice of intention to receive bids, briefly describing the property to be leased and summarizing the terms and conditions of the proposed lease, including any minimum rental established for the property, shall be published in at least one newspaper in the municipality in which the property is located at least 10 days prior to receipt of bids. L.1967, c. 268, s. 3, eff. Jan. 8, 1968.
N.J. Stat. § 27:14-20 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-20
Acquisition of land; condemnation; abandonment
Status: in_force

When the board of chosen freeholders shall deem it necessary and advisable to acquire land for the purpose of laying out, widening, changing the location of or straightening any road improved or to be improved under this article, all cost and expense of obtaining and acquiring such land by whatsoever method the same may be acquired may be paid out of any moneys applicable for road improvement purposes, or, if there be no money on hand for such purpose, the board may borrow the necessary money on temporary loans, upon the credit of the county, until the next annual taxes shall be levied and collected, or such sum as may be necessary may be raised by an issue of bonds, either separately or in connection with and as part of any other bond issue under the provisions of this article. The board may agree with the owner of any land required for the foregoing purposes, as to the compensation to be paid by it for a conveyance of the land, but if no agreement can be reached the board may acquire the land by condemnation, in the manner prescribed by law. The board may vacate any part of a public highway that may be rendered unnecessary for public travel by the widening, straightening, altering or changing of the location thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-49 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-49
Orders, rules and regulations; continuation
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect the orders, rules and regulations heretofore made or promulgated by the Division of Motor Vehicles in the Department of Law and Public Safety relating to the functions, powers and duties which have been herein transferred to the Department of Transportation; but such orders, rules and regulations shall continue with full force and effect until amended or repealed pursuant to law. L.1969, c. 65, s. 7.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5-26 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-26
Effect on local ordinances or regulations
Status: in_force

22. This act shall not be construed to limit the powers of any political subdivision of this State to regulate land, streets, buildings or structures by zoning or other means, or to prohibit the enforcement of local ordinances or regulations in a manner consistent with the purposes of this act. In the event of conflict between the provisions of this act, or the regulations promulgated pursuant hereto, and an ordinance or regulation of an incorporated political subdivision of this State, the provisions of this act, or regulations promulgated pursuant hereto shall prevail to the extent necessary to permit the State to carry out the policy as declared herein, or to permit the State to comply with the terms of any agreements entered into pursuant to the provisions of this act. L.1991,c.413,s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-16 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-16
Bidding required
Status: in_force

If the cost of the improvement contemplated by section 27:16-15 of this Title exceeds the amount set forth in or the amount calculated by the Governor pursuant to, R.S. 27:2-1, bids shall be invited for the performance thereof by publication in one or more newspapers in the county, for two weeks prior to the time appointed for receiving the bids. The contract shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall furnish good and sufficient security for the performance thereof, to the satisfaction of the board of chosen freeholders. Amended by L. 1959, c. 110, p. 520, s. 2; L. 1985, c. 469, s. 4, eff. Jan. 16, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-12 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-12
Affirmative action programs.
Status: in_force

a. The corporation shall formulate and abide by an affirmative-action program of equal opportunity whereby it will provide equal employment opportunity to rehabilitated offenders and members of minority groups qualified in all employment categories, including persons with disabilities, in accordance with the provisions of the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.), except in the case of the mentally disabled, if it can be clearly shown that such disability would prevent such person from performing a particular job. b. Contracts and subcontracts to be awarded by the corporation in connection with the construction, renovation or reconstruction of any structure or facility owned or used by the corporation shall contain appropriate provisions by which contractors and subcontractors or their assignees agree to afford an equal employment opportunity to all prospective employees and to all actual employees to be employed by the contractor or subcontractor in accordance with an affirmative action program consonant with the provisions of the "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.). L.1979,c.150,s.12; amended 2003, c.180, s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 27:3-9 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-9
Guide marks
Status: in_force

The governing body shall erect and maintain proper signs to guide the public to, from and along the detour road from and to the points of departure from and re-entry upon the closed road.
N.J. Stat. § 27:26-4 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 26 / Section 26-4
Employers; immunity from liability
Status: in_force

a. An employer shall not be liable for injuries or damages sustained by passengers and other persons resulting from the operation or use of a motor vehicle not owned, leased or contracted for by the employer, when his or her employee is in a ridesharing arrangement between his or her place of residence and place of employment or termini near such places. b. An employer shall not be liable for injuries or damages sustained by passengers and other persons because he provides information, incentives, or otherwise encourages his or her employees to participate in ridesharing arrangements. L.1981, c. 413, s. 4, eff. Jan. 7, 1982.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-22 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-22
Provisions of plan for motorbus services
Status: in_force

22. a. If a plan is established under subsection q. of section 7 of this act for motorbus regular route and motorbus charter services, the plan may provide for: (1) the designation of certain routes upon which motorbus regular route and charter services shall be permitted to travel and, with the consent of the affected municipalities, the posting of signs by the authority to this effect. The authority may require the owner or operator of a bus entering Atlantic County to file with the authority a notice, in the form and manner which the authority may direct, indicating the proposed route and destination or destinations and the parking facility at which the motorbus intends to park. The authority may issue a permit without charge to the owner or operator filing this notice; (2) the regulation of the manner in which buses may travel to points of loading and unloading by providing for the interception and dispatching of buses; (3) regulation of the activities of the buses incident to their reception at, and leaving of, places of business, in particular casino hotels; (4) the requirement that the buses entering a municipality in which casino gaming is authorized park at a parking facility which can accommodate motorbus parking situated in Atlantic County and which is owned, operated, leased, licensed or approved by the authority. This shall not apply to those motorbuses, as determined by the authority, which have as their ultimate destination their point of origin, without the necessity of interrupting a continuous journey for the purpose of stopping within Atlantic County, except for the purpose of discharging passengers or those motorbuses whose only destination within Atlantic County is a bus terminal designated by the authority as a public bus terminal. Such a motorbus shall complete its journey by the most direct and expeditious route, as provided by the authority; (5) licensing, including renewals thereof, and regulation of parking, repair and maintenance facilities which can accommodate motorbus parking, repair and maintenance not owned, operated, leased, or approved by the authority, including the regulation of size, location, utilization and operation of, and need for, the facilities. The authority shall notify and request comment from any municipality affected by rules and regulations concerning licensure and regulation of parking, repair and maintenance facilities which can accommodate motorbus parking in accordance with subsection d. of this section. The authority shall regulate repair and maintenance facilities only to the extent necessary to assure that those facilities are not operated as parking facilities and may adopt criteria for determining when the parking of motorbuses at repair and maintenance facilities constitutes operation as a parking facility. This subsection shall not apply to a privately owned parking, repair and maintenance facility in existence at a location in Atlantic County as of February 1, 1983, which exclusively accommodates motorbuses owned by the owner of the parking facility and does not rent or lease the facility or its use to any other motorbus provided there is no increase in the capacity of the facility after the date of enactment of this act, except that any such facility located within the city limits of Atlantic City may provide repair and maintenance service to its motorbuses and other motorbuses and attendant storage and may expand its facility to an adjoining property, subject to municipal planning and zoning ordinances. This subsection shall also not apply to a privately owned parking, repair or maintenance facility located outside the city limits of Atlantic City in existence on February 1, 1983, and in continuous operation thereafter, which exclusively accommodates motorbuses, tractor trailers, and limousines owned directly or through a corporation by an owner or a contract purchaser of the facility, provided there is no increase in the land area of the entire facility after February 1, 1983, the number of buses parked at any one time does not exceed 85, and that on or after January 1, 1992 this exemption shall not transfer with title to the facility. b. The authority may establish a reasonable service charge to be paid by the owner or operator of each motorbus which shall enter a municipality in which casino gaming is authorized, which service charge shall be collected in a manner as the authority may direct. The fee shall not exceed $2.00 per motorbus, except once the maximum fee is reached, the authority may increase the fee annually by the percentage increase of the Consumer Price Index for the Philadelphia-New Jersey area for the preceding year as determined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This subsection shall not apply to those motorbuses whose only destination within Atlantic County is a bus terminal designated by the authority as a public bus terminal. The authority is empowered to require casino hotels in a municipality in which casino gaming is authorized to furnish it with information as is necessary to collect the reasonable service charge referred to in this subsection. c. Rules and regulations promulgated by the authority under this section may include the provision for an assessment of penalties for any violation of these rules and regulations not to exceed $500 for any single violation. Any violation of these rules and regulations shall be prosecuted by the municipality in which the violation occurred. All moneys collected as a result of the imposition of fines in cases prosecuted by the municipality shall be paid to the municipality. However, if in the judgment of the authority, any municipality shall fail to enforce adequately the provisions of these rules and regulations, proceedings to enforce rules and regulations in that municipality shall be prosecuted by the authority, and moneys collected as result of the imposition of fines shall be paid to the authority. Proceedings under this section may be instituted on any day of the week and institution of proceedings on a Sunday or holiday shall be no bar to successful prosecution. Any process served on a Sunday or holiday shall be valid as if served on any other day of the week. d. The authority shall notify by personal service or registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, the clerk of any municipality to be affected by the rules and regulations to be promulgated under this section at least 15 days prior to their promulgation and request comment from the municipality. e. All rules and regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be submitted to the commissioner for review prior to adoption by the authority pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," and the commissioner shall have 30 business days to approve or reject the rules and regulations. If the commissioner rejects the rules and regulations, they shall not be approved. If the commissioner approves the rules and regulations or fails to act within 30 business days after submission, then the authority may adopt the rules and regulations. f. In order to provide for equitable treatment of all motorbus carriers, including those exempted from this act, and for the proper routing of all carriers, the authority in conjunction with the commissioner or the Board of the New Jersey Transit Corporation, as the case may be, may adopt policies and issue rules and regulations providing for the routing, interception, dispatching, reception and leaving of places of business of exempt motorbuses, in a manner consistent with subsection a. of this section. g. The Chairperson of the Senate Transportation and Public Utilities Committee, the Chairperson of the Assembly Transportation Authorities, Telecommunications and Technology Committee, or their successor committees, and the director of the Federal Aviation Administration Technical Center shall receive copies of any rules and regulations to be adopted by the authority at the time of submission to the commissioner pursuant to subsection e. of this section or if not submitted to the commissioner, at the time of submission to the Governor as provided in the "Administrative Procedure Act." L.1991,c.252,s.22.
N.J. Stat. § 27:2-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-8.1
Contracts, public highway, local road projects, recycled materials, maximum percentage, total pavement mixtures; definitions.
Status: in_force

1. a. Notwithstanding any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, when entering into a contract for a public highway project or a local road project, the Department of Transportation or the local contracting unit, as defined in and subject to the provisions of the "Local Public Contracts Law," P.L.1971, c.198 (C.40A:11-1 et seq.), shall authorize the contracted party to use recycled materials constituting a maximum of 35 percent, by weight, of the total pavement mixture for base and intermediate pavement courses, and a maximum of 20 percent, by weight, of the total pavement mixture for surface pavement courses, provided that, prior to the installation of asphalt mixtures containing reclaimed asphalt pavement, the contractor for the public highway project or local road project contracted pursuant to this section shall provide a mix design for approval to the Department of Transportation, which consists exclusively of materials, reclaimed asphalt pavement, mixtures, binders, and aggregates that meet or exceed the mix design specifications provided by the Department of Transportation. b. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit a local contracting unit from electing, in its discretion, to allow a party contracted for the purposes of a local road project, which does not receive State funds, to use reclaimed asphalt pavement, for the purposes of the project, at higher maximum percentage rates than the rates established pursuant to this section. c. All reclaimed asphalt pavement used pursuant to subsection b. of this section shall consist of only materials, mixtures, binders, and aggregates that have been approved under current Department of Transportation standard specifications. d. As used in this section: "Public highway" means public roads, streets, expressways, freeways, parkways, motorways, and boulevards, including bridges, tunnels, overpasses, underpasses, interchanges, rest areas, express bus roadways, bus pullouts and turnarounds, park-ride facilities, traffic circles, grade separations, traffic control devices, the elimination or improvement of crossings of railroads and highways, whether at grade or not at grade, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and pedestrian and bicycle bridges traversing public highways and any facilities, equipment, property, rights of way, easements, and interests therein needed for the construction, improvement, and maintenance of highways. "Local road project" means a transportation infrastructure project that is authorized by a county or municipality and involves the construction, repair, renovation, restoration, replacement, or extension of a highway, as defined by R.S.39:1-1, which is owned, controlled, or maintained by the county or municipality. L.2023, c.160, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-84 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-84
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

a. To carry into effect the provisions of this act and to fully qualify the Department of Transportation for federal aid reimbursement under the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisitions Policies Act of 1970, as amended, including the Surface Transportation and Uniform Relocation Assistance Act of 1987, Pub.L. 100-17 (23 U.S.C. s.101 et al.), and any successor or supplementary federal law, the commissioner is authorized to make such rules and regulations as he may determine to be necessary to assure (1) that the payments and assistance authorized by this act shall be fair and reasonable and as uniform as practicable; (2) a displaced person who makes proper application for a payment authorized for such person by this act shall be paid promptly after a move or in hardship cases, be paid in advance; and (3) that any person aggrieved by a determination as to eligibility for a payment authorized by this act, or the amount of the payment, may have his application reviewed by the commissioner or his designated appointee. b. The commissioner may make such other rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this act as he deems necessary or appropriate to carry out this act. c. The commissioner, to achieve a uniform administration of related federal and State laws, may adopt all or any part of applicable federal law, rules and regulations. d. Insofar as is consistent with other provisions of this act, the commissioner shall adopt the same standards, rules and regulations with regard to relocation assistance and relocation payments for all transportation projects whether or not such transportation projects are subject to standards, rules and regulations of relocation assistance and relocation payments required by the Federal Highway Administration or the United States Department of Transportation as a condition of receiving federal aid funds. L. 1972, c. 47, s. 13; amended 1989,c.50,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-42.2 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-42.2
Findings, declarations relative to an "Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program."
Status: in_force

1. The Legislature finds and declares that: a. It is in the public interest of the State of New Jersey to ensure that the roadsides in New Jersey are safe, ecologically integrated, and useful for many purposes; b. Roadsides serve as physical barriers, sound barriers, and highway beautifiers and provide refuge for many animals, insects, and plants native to New Jersey; c. A coordinated effort by the State and public and private entities to include native plants and wildflowers in the management of the roadsides will create biodiversity, improve scenic value, preserve wildlife habitats, prevent soil erosion, and provide other environmental benefits to the State; and d. It is altogether fitting and proper for the Legislature to establish an "Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program" within the Department of Transportation, to encourage the preservation and repopulation of native plants and wildflowers along the roadsides of New Jersey. L.2017, c.44, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-21 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-21
Additional powers of commissioner
Status: in_force

27:7-21. In addition to, and not in limitation of, his general powers, the commissioner may: a. Determine and adopt rules, regulations and specifications and enter into contracts covering all matters and things incident to the acquisition, improvement, betterment, construction, reconstruction, maintenance and repair of State highways; b. Execute and perform as an independent contractor or through contracts made in the name of the State, all work incident to the maintenance and repair of State highways; c. Establish and maintain as an independent contractor or employer a patrol repair system for the proper and efficient maintenance and repair of State highways; d. Employ and discharge, subject to the provisions of the Civil Service law, all foremen and laborers, prescribe their qualifications and furnish all equipment, tools and material necessary for such patrol repair system; e. Widen, straighten and regrade State highways; f. Vacate any State highway or part thereof; g. The commissioner and his authorized agents and employees may enter upon any lands, waters and premises in the State, after giving written notice to the recorded owner at least three days prior thereto, for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, drillings, borings and examinations as he may deem necessary or convenient for the purposes of this Title, and such entry shall not be deemed a trespass; nor shall such entry be deemed an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may be then pending. The commissioner shall make reimbursement for any actual damages resulting to such lands, waters and premises as a result of such activities; h. Enter into cooperative agreements with any State department, agency or authority or any county or municipality enabling the State to negotiate for and condemn lands and also provide relocation services and payments deemed necessary for the effectuation of State or federally financed State Aid Transportation and related Programs; i. Enter into agreements with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority with respect to the funding of the resurfacing, restoring, rehabilitation and reconstructing of the I-95 Extension of the New Jersey Turnpike through the allocation of monies apportioned by the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to 23 U.S.C. s.119 or a successor program. Any such agreement shall be subject to the continued eligibility of the I-95 Extension for federal aid, the availability of funds appropriated by Congress and the appropriation of funds by the Legislature for that purpose. No such agreement shall constitute or create a debt or liability of the State within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation nor shall any such agreement constitute a pledge of either the faith and credit or the taxing power of the State; and j. Do whatever may be necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes of this Title. Amended 1967,c.174; 1972,c.56; 1991,c.183,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-44 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-44
Local funding for non-highway transportation projects.
Status: in_force

41. For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the acquisition, construction, or operation of any non-highway transportation project of the authority, any county or municipality may, upon agreement with the authority and in the manner provided by law: a. Appropriate moneys for the purposes of the authority and loan or donate the money to the authority in the installments and upon the terms as may be agreed upon by the authority; b. Perform any act for the authority which it is empowered by law to perform; c. Incur indebtedness, borrow money and issue bonds or notes for the purpose of financing a project pursuant to the provisions of the "Local Bond Law," (N.J.S.40A:2-1 et seq.); and d. Unconditionally guarantee the punctual payment of the principal of and interest on any bonds or notes of the authority. L.2003,c.79,s.41.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-28 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-28
Repealer
Status: in_force

Chapter 88 of the laws of 1964 is hereby repealed. This repealer shall not in any way affect any contracts, agreements, determinations, order, rules or regulations heretofore made or promulgated, as the case may be, by the Highway Commissioner pursuant to any authority heretofore granted but such contracts, agreements, determinations, orders, rules and regulations shall continue with full force and effect until otherwise amended, repealed or terminated in accordance with the terms thereof or pursuant to the provisions of this act. In addition, an agreement between the Highway Commissioner and the Delaware River Port Authority dated January 11, 1965, pursuant to which the New Jersey Highway Department is required to make an annual financial contribution for the maintenance and operation of ferry service between Chester, Pennsylvania and Bridgeport, New Jersey, shall remain in effect until such time as the proposed bridge between these points is completed and operating. L.1966, c. 301, s. 28.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-15 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-15
Refunding bonds.
Status: in_force

15. The Authority is hereby authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of refunding bonds of the Authority for the purpose of refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this act, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption or maturity of such bonds, and, if deemed advisable by the Authority, for the additional purpose of constructing improvements, extensions, or enlargements of the transportation project or projects in connection with which the bonds to be refunded shall have been issued. The Authority is further authorized to provide by resolution for the issuance of its bonds for the combined purpose of (a) refunding any bonds then outstanding which shall have been issued under the provisions of this act, including the payment of any redemption premium thereon and any interest accrued or to accrue to the date of redemption of such bonds, and (b) paying all or any part of the cost of any additional project or projects or feeder roads. The issuance of such bonds, the maturities and other details thereof, the rights of the holders thereof, and the rights, duties and obligations of the Authority in respect of the same, shall be governed by the provisions of this act insofar as the same may be applicable. L.1948,c.454,s.15; amended 1991, c.183, s.17; 2003,c.79,s.25.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-56 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-56
Condemnation; resolution and map; removal of buildings
Status: in_force

When an improvement resolution shall require the taking of real estate or any right or interest therein, for any of the purposes provided in this chapter, the resolution for that purpose, when introduced, shall state the location and character of the improvement proposed to be made, the real estate to be taken therefore, sufficiently described so as to be readily identified, and the resolution shall be accompanied by a map prepared under the direction of the board of chosen freeholders, showing in detail the location and dimensions of the real estate proposed to be taken. If a building is located wholly or partly upon the real estate to be taken for highway purposes, the map shall show the location of the building, together with any building or buildings upon the remaining adjoining real estate of the same owner, sufficiently to enable the commission to determine whether it is practicable to remove the building back from the line of the real estate to be taken and upon the remaining adjacent land of the owner, but such representation of the building by the map shall not be taken as evidence of intention to acquire title to the building with the real estate, and the resolution requiring the taking of real estate may request the commission, if after notice and hearing as hereinafter provided it shall determine that it is practicable and to the interest of the county and just to the owner, that the title to the building shall not pass to the county with the real estate, but shall remain in the owner with the right of removal, that the commission shall determine the amount of damages payable to the owner by reason of the taking of the title to the real estate and the removal and restoration, as far as practicable, of such buildings as hereinbefore provided, and considering any other items of damage in determining the difference in market values of the entire property of the owner before and after such taking, removal and restoration.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5F-27.2 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-27.2
Rules, regulations.
Status: in_force

4. The Commissioner of Health shall, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), promulgate rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement this act. L.2019, c.476, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5-5 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-5
Short title
Status: in_force

1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act." L.1991,c.413,s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-58 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-58
Actions, proceedings, orders or recommendations pending on effective date of act
Status: in_force

This act shall not affect actions or proceedings, civil or criminal, brought by or against the Division of Taxation, or the director thereof, the functions, powers and duties of which have been herein transferred to the Department of Transportation, but such actions and proceedings may be prosecuted or defended in the same manner and to the same effect by the Department of Transportation, as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect; nor shall any of the foregoing provisions affect any order or recommendation made by, or other matters or proceedings before, the Division of Taxation, the functions, powers and duties of which have been herein transferred to the Department of Transportation, and all such matters or proceedings pending before the Division of Taxation on the effective date of this act shall be continued by the Department of Transportation as if the foregoing provisions had not taken effect. L.1972, c. 40, s. 7, eff. July 1, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-3.3 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-3.3
Inclusion of projects in Capital Project and Investment Plan.
Status: in_force

4. The New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall include, annually as part of its Capital Project and Investment Plan submitted pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of P.L.1970, c.184 (C.27:23-3.2), projects for the repair of malfunctioning authority-owned stormwater basins in the Barnegat Bay watershed based upon the priority order identified in the study prepared pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2010, c.114. L.2010, c.114, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:14-47 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-47
Extraordinary repairs or reconstruction; approval
Status: in_force

When an improved public road is in need of extraordinary repairs or reconstruction, the public body charged with its care shall prepare specifications and any plans and cross sections necessary to explain and describe the repairs contemplated and forward them to the commissioner, who may in his discretion approve them and certify the amount of state moneys he will set aside for the repair of such roads. Upon the approval and issuance of the certificate of the commissioner as provided in this article, the public body shall advertise for bids and thereafter proceed as provided in this article.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7A-3 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-3
Necessary property
Status: in_force

a. Property needed for any limited access highway is declared to be all those lands or interests therein required for the traveled way together with those lands or interests therein necessary or desirable for service, maintenance and protection of the present and future use of the highway, including those lands or interests therein necessary or desirable in connection with grade separations, connecting roadways at an intersection with another main highway, land between roadways, occasional parking areas, treatment of borders and landscape areas, recreational facilities, parallel service roads and railroad crossing eliminations or relocations, and for those areas referred to in section 8 of this act. b. Except as provided in subsection c. of this section, the commissioner, with respect to limited access highways under his jurisdiction, and the governing body of a county, with respect to limited access highways under its jurisdiction, shall permit access only from infrequently spaced intersections with public streets and highways. Intersections shall be especially designed to minimize interference with through traffic and shall be located in a manner which facilitates regional access to the highway. c. The commissioner, or the governing body of the county, as appropriate, may allow construction or continuation of driveway access to a remote or isolated facility owned or operated by a governmental agency or authority or by a public utility or to an agricultural building or land, if the commissioner or governing body determines that the use of the driveway would be infrequent and would not pose a hazard or inconvenience to the public and that the creation or continuation of the driveway would not be in conflict with the purposes of P.L. 1989, c. 32 (C. 27:7-89 et seq.). No driveway access shall be provided to a facility which consists of an establishment providing employment to more than five persons. L. 1945, c. 83, s. 3; amended 1948,c.461,s.3, 1989, c. 32, s. 16.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5F-25 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5F / Section 5F-25
Portion to political subdivisions
Status: in_force

At least 40% of the federal funds so received, or such lesser amount as may be authorized pursuant to federal law, shall be expended by or for the benefit of political subdivisions. L. 1987, c. 284, s. 8.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-17 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-17
Contract; parties; contribution by railway company
Status: in_force

The contract for the work may be made between the board of chosen freeholders and the successful bidder, in which event the railway company shall execute an agreement to pay its share from time to time to the board as the payments mature, or the contract may be made in the names of the board, the railway company and the successful bidder, whereby the board and the company shall each agree to pay directly to the contractor its share of the cost.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-34 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-34
Appropriations
Status: in_force

All appropriations and other moneys available and to become available to any department, division, bureau or other agency, the functions, powers and duties of which have been herein assigned or transferred to the Department of Transportation, are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation established hereunder, and shall be available for the objects and purposes for which appropriated, subject to any terms, restrictions, limitations or other requirements imposed by State or Federal law. L.1966, c. 301, s. 34.
N.J. Stat. § 27:20-1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 20 / Section 20-1
Acquisition of plank roads; bridges; maintenance by counties and municipalities
Status: in_force

When the franchise of an incorporated plank road company has expired or may expire, the board of chosen freeholders of the county in which any bridge owned or claimed to be owned by such company or any part of such bridge may be, shall acquire it by purchase or condemnation, in case there be any ownership therein by such company, and take possession of such bridge or so much thereof as may be within the limits of the county, and maintain and operate it for public use. Each municipality in or through which the plank road or any part thereof runs, shall maintain the portion lying within such municipality, and acquire by purchase or condemnation any right therein remaining in the company, but if the portion of the plank road which runs in or through a municipality is not connected with any other road or highway of the municipality the duty of maintaining and acquiring such portion shall be upon the board of chosen freeholders of the county in which such portion lies.
N.J. Stat. § 27:26A-4 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 26A / Section 26A-4
Analysis of data, development of strategy
Status: in_force

4. a. To the end that the problems of traffic congestion and its attendant economic, social and environmental costs and effects shall be dealt with in a comprehensive manner, the department shall analyze already existing data related to commutation patterns, including origin-destination data; and shall engage in or analyze comprehensive traffic congestion studies in order to provide for a more complete and detailed picture of the level and sources of congestion on State highways, county and municipal roads, as well as toll bridges and toll roads. b. Based upon this analysis or study, the department shall develop a comprehensive strategy of transportation control measures to deal with congestion and air pollution problems in the State, including but not limited to placing special emphasis on the completion of "missing links" in the State highway system, use of high occupancy vehicle lanes, priority treatment of high occupancy vehicles, the adoption of traffic system management, such as improved signage, synchronization of traffic lights, resurfacing of highway pavements, the use of "intelligent vehicle" highways, the maximum possible use of public transportation and other appropriate measures to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic in the State. No high occupancy vehicle lanes shall be established on a highway unless public transit alternatives are evaluated and marketed for that highway. L.1992,c.32,s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1B-24 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-24
Compliance of certain construction contracts; report.
Status: in_force

24. a. All construction contracts funded, in whole or in part, by State appropriations from the revenues and other funds of the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority for capital purposes shall comply with the federal Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program, administered by the United States Department of Transportation, in the same manner as the programs administered for federally-assisted contracts funded, in whole or in part, by federal-aid highway dollars. Subject to those definitions and procedures as prescribed by regulation and 49 C.F.R. s.26.1 et seq., with respect to moneys appropriated or authorized pursuant to this act and expended with private firms for construction and professional services, the department shall adopt a goal for the expenditure of State capital transportation funds equal to the goal for the expenditure of federal funds for federally-assisted transportation projects approved by the United States Department of Transportation, which shall apply to the department, the New Jersey Transit Corporation, counties, and municipalities, for the moneys that shall be expended, either directly or through subcontracting requirements, with business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals. b. All construction contracts funded, in whole or in part, by State appropriations from the revenues and other funds of the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority for capital purposes shall include mandatory equal employment opportunity and affirmative action contract provisions that require contractors to make a good faith effort to recruit and employ minority and women applicants, as required by the provisions of the regulations promulgated in the New Jersey Administrative Code including, but not limited to N.J.A.C.17:27-3.6 to N.J.A.C.17:27-3.8, and N.J.A.C.17:27-7.3 to N.J.A.C.17:27-7.4, and, where feasible, to interview and hire minority and women applicants that reside near the transportation project. As to the portion of each contract that is funded by State appropriations from the revenues and other funds of the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority for capital purposes, the contract shall provide that payment may be withheld for failure by the contractor to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the reporting agency that the required good faith effort was made. The Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance in the Department of the Treasury shall, within 90 days of the commencement of each contract, issue a report on its website as to whether a contractor, pursuant to the contract provisions, has made a good faith effort to, where feasible, interview and hire applicants that reside near the transportation project and to recruit and employ minority and women applicants, as required by the provisions of the regulations promulgated in the New Jersey Administrative Code including, but not limited to N.J.A.C.17:27-3.6 to N.J.A.C.17:27-3.8, and N.J.A.C.17:27-7.3 to N.J.A.C.17:27-7.4. Failure by a contractor to satisfy the good faith effort requirement of its contract may also subject it to assessments imposed by the Division of Public Contracts Equal Employment Opportunity Compliance in the Department of the Treasury, pursuant to administrative regulation. c. The department shall submit annually, to the Governor and, pursuant to section 2 of P.L.1991, c.164 (C.52:14-19.1), to the Legislature, a report which shall contain: the data provided to the United States Department of Transportation pursuant to the provisions of 49 C.F.R. s.26.11; information concerning the progress of the department, the New Jersey Transit Corporation, counties, and municipalities towards the achievement of the goals established pursuant to subsection a. of this section; and the recruitment, interview, and employment data concerning minority applicants, women applicants, minority applicants that reside near a transportation project, and women applicants that reside near a transportation project. L.1984, c.73, s.24; amended 2016, c.56, s.40.
N.J. Stat. § 27:26A-18 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 26A / Section 26A-18
Public awareness campaign.
Status: in_force

4. The New Jersey Transit Corporation shall conduct a public awareness campaign in conjunction with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority, encouraging the public to contact employers about pre-tax transportation fringe benefits. The campaign shall include signs in public buildings and on roadways of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and the South Jersey Transportation Authority, as well as the New Jersey Transit Corporation's stations and terminals, and may also include public service announcements on radio, television, and the websites and social media of the New Jersey Transit Corporation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, and the South Jersey Transportation Authority. L.2019, c.38, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5-9.1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5 / Section 5-9.1
Billboard, outdoor advertising sign; subject to regulation.
Status: in_force

2. Any billboard or outdoor advertising sign licensed and permitted pursuant to the "Roadside Sign Control and Outdoor Advertising Act," P.L.1991, c.413 (C.27:5-5 et seq.), and proposed to be erected on or above any State right-of-way or any real property of the department shall be subject to local government zoning ordinances, applicable local government building permit requirements, and in the pinelands area, shall be subject to the provisions of the comprehensive management plan prepared and adopted by the Pinelands Commission pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-8), and in the Highlands Region, shall be subject to the provisions of the "Highlands Water Protection and Planning Act," P.L.2004, c.120 (C.13:20-1 et al.), any rules and regulations adopted pursuant thereto, and the Highlands regional master plan adopted by the Highlands Water Protection and Planning Council pursuant to section 8 of that act . L.1997,c.144,s.2; amended 2004, c.120, s.57.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-1
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "New Jersey Public Transportation Act of 1979." L.1979, c. 150, s. 1, eff. July 17, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-48 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-48
Rules or regulations.
Status: in_force

9. The authority shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules or regulations necessary to effectuate the purposes of sections 7 and 8 of P.L.2013, c.130 (C.27:25A-46 and C.27:25A-47). L.2013, c.130, s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-21.1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-21.1
Construction or maintenance of state highway; destruction or contamination of collection, body, store or supply of water
Status: in_force

Whenever the construction or maintenance undertaken by the Department of Transportation of a State highway shall result in the destruction or contamination of a well, spring, pond, reservoir or other like collection, body, store or supply of water which is necessary for the use or enjoyment of private property or public, and whenever the State Highway Engineer shall determine that the construction or maintenance by the Department of Transportation with respect to the said State highway, was the primary cause of said destruction or contamination and shall evidence such determination by a proper certificate so stating, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, in order to relieve the owner of a serious hardship, is authorized to compensate said owner for said destruction or contamination, or, where the collection, body, store or supply of water is used for potable water supply, to pay such part of the cost of constructing a new, or providing a substitute, potable water supply as, in the opinion of the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, the principles of right and justice may require. The Commissioner of the Department of Transportation is authorized to make such payment only in the event that a new or substitute potable water supply is actually constructed or otherwise secured and under no circumstance shall he authorize any payment in excess of the actual cost of construction or otherwise securing a substitute potable water supply. The State Highway Engineer shall make said determination and certification to the commissioner within 45 days, and the commissioner shall make said determination as to construction or compensation within 90 days, of the receipt of a complaint. If the commissioner fails to make a determination within the said 90 days, the claim for compensation shall be deemed to be approved and shall constitute an obligation of the commissioner to pay such claim. If the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation denies a claim for compensation, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, upon request of the owner, shall cause a geological investigation to be made by the State Geologist. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall certify the results of said investigation to the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, and if it is certified that the State highway construction caused damage to the collection, body, store or supply of water, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation shall make such payment of compensation. If municipal or private water companies have water facilities and water mains within a reasonable distance from the property affected by reason of the destruction of a potable water supply so that the cost of extending the water mains to the property so affected would be less or substantially equal to the cost of constructing a new potable water supply, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation, in lieu of constructing a new potable water supply, may pay the cost of extending such water main to the property so affected. Any funds heretofore or hereafter appropriated to the Department of Transportation for the purpose of acquiring right-of-way may be used to make payments under this act. When several potable water supplies have been destroyed by the same State highway construction or maintenance by the Department of Transportation and the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation deems it to be in the best interests of the State, the Commissioner of the Department of Transportation is authorized to enter into a contract or contracts for the purpose of actually constructing new, or providing substitute, potable water supplies or for the purpose of extending the water facilities or laterals for the property or properties affected. Chapter 34 of Title 52 of the Revised Statutes shall apply to any contracts which may be let for any construction referred to herein or the cost of extending the water mains together with the lateral under this act unless immediate relief is required to abate a nuisance or condition detrimental to the health of the persons utilizing said potable water supplies in which case the contract may be awarded. L.1942, c. 22, p. 50, s. 1. Amended by L.1966, c. 166, s. 1, eff. June 18, 1966; L.1969, c. 204, s. 1, eff. Dec. 2, 1969; L.1977, c. 453, s. 1, eff. March 2, 1978.
N.J. Stat. § 27:24A-6 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 24A / Section 24A-6
Definitions related to labor; inspector to enter privately owned railroad upon reasonable notice, parameters.
Status: in_force

6. a. As used in this section: “Labor representative” or “representative” means a member of a non-profit labor organization. “Non-profit labor organization” means a non-profit labor organization that represents a class or craft of employees of rail carriers or rail carrier contractor officials. “Trade secret” means the same as that term is defined in section 2 of P.L.2011, c.161 (C.56:15-2). b. A labor representative who has been designated by a non-profit labor organization as an inspector with relevant knowledge and experience with hazards on railroad property shall be permitted to enter the property of a privately owned railroad upon reasonable notice to the railroad company, which shall be at least two days but need not be greater than five days, to inspect for safety hazards pursuant to State and federal regulations. The railroad company shall be permitted to designate a railroad company employee to accompany the labor representative at all times on the privately owned railroad property. c. Notwithstanding subsection b. of this section, if a railroad company denies a request by a labor representative to enter the property pursuant to this subsection, the railroad company shall promptly coordinate with the labor representative to arrange for the labor representative to enter the property on a later date within a reasonable period of time thereafter which shall be no later than five days following the entry date included in such request. d. Notwithstanding subsection b. of this section, a railroad company may deny a labor representative access to areas of the property of a privately owned railroad: (1) as necessary to protect against the unauthorized disclosure of the railroad company’s trade secrets, proprietary information, or confidential information; or (2) that are unrelated to any pending or existing contracts between the railroad company and the non-profit labor organization. e. While on the premises of a privately owned railroad pursuant to subsection b. of this section, a labor representative shall carry valid photo identification and written authorization issued by the non-profit labor organization, which identification and authorization shall be presented upon the request of a railroad company or any law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the property. f. (1) A labor representative acting in good faith and without gross negligence or willful misconduct shall be immune from civil liability for actions undertaken while on the property of the privately owned railroad. (2) A railroad company shall not be permitted to bring a claim against a labor representative alleging an act of trespass upon the railroad property during an inspection conducted pursuant to this section. (3) An employee of a privately owned railroad shall not be subject to disciplinary action by the privately owned railroad for any State or federal railroad safety violations identified during an inspection conducted pursuant to this section. g. A railroad company may require a labor representative to execute nondisclosure agreements to protect trade secrets or confidential information viewed during an inspection, except as necessary to report hazardous conditions or violations to State or federal regulatory agencies. h. (1) An officer, employee, or agent of the department, at reasonable times and in a reasonable manner, may enter and inspect railroad equipment, facilities, rolling stock, operations, and relevant records. The railroad company may designate an employee to accompany the officer, employee, or agent of the department at all times on the privately owned railroad property. The officer, employee, or agent of the department shall carry valid photo identification and written authorization issued by the department, which identification and authorization shall be presented upon the request of an employee of the railroad company or any law enforcement officer with jurisdiction over the property. (2) In the course of conducting inspections and related safety investigations pursuant to paragraph (1) of this subsection, the department may take actions the department deems necessary, including: (a) generating reports, issuing subpoenas, requiring the production of records, taking depositions, and prescribing recordkeeping and reporting requirements; and (b) delegating the inspection, examination, and testing of railroad equipment, facilities, rolling stock, operations, and persons to either a qualified public entity or qualified person, as determined by the department. L.2025, c.300, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 27:2-4 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-4
Inviting bids on patented paving; other pavements
Status: in_force

If a patented, proprietary pavement or paving material, or ingredients used in paving, is included in the specifications, the body having charge of the work shall not only specify such type of construction, but shall also place in the specifications one or more equivalent types of construction upon which no patent exists, or upon which there is no proprietary right or condition, as an alternate type, and bids shall be asked for on the various types so specified. The award shall be made to the lowest responsible bidder on the types of construction so placed in competition.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-72 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-72
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the Uniform Transportation Replacement Housing and Relocation Act. L.1972, c. 47, s. 1, eff. July 1, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 27:2-9 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-9
Renegotiation of contract with Commissioner of Transportation
Status: in_force

Any person awarded a contract by the Commissioner of Transportation for the construction, reconstruction or resurfacing of any State, county or municipal road, street or highway, or portion thereof, which contract requires the contractor to provide for the disposal of solid waste, shall have the right to renegotiate the contract to reflect any increase in solid waste disposal costs whenever: a. the increase occurred as a result of compliance with an order issued by the Department of Environmental Protection, in conjunction with the Board of Public Utilities, directing the solid waste be disposed at a solid waste facility other than the facility previously utilized by the person to whom the contract has been awarded; or b. the increase in solid waste disposal costs occurred as a result of lawful increases in the rates, fees or charges imposed on the disposal of solid waste at the solid waste facility utilized by the person to whom the contract has been awarded. L.1989, c.236, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 27:9-2 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-2
County obligations issued
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders may provide and raise money for the purposes set forth in section 27:9-1 of this title, by issuing notes or bonds under the provisions of article 1 of chapter 1 of the title Municipalities and Counties (s. 40:1-1 et seq.). The obligations issued pursuant to this section and renewals thereof shall be made under the provisions and limitations of section 40:1-8 of the title Municipalities and Counties.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1B-21.15 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-21.15
Findings, declarations regarding the State's transportation system
Status: in_force

2. The Legislature hereby finds and declares that: a. A balanced and improved transit and goods movement and highway system is of key importance to our State's continued prosperity and to the quality of life of our citizens. b. The State's citizens and businesses require a transportation system which provides adequate mobility to all of its citizens utilizing all modes. c. The State should consider and utilize, where appropriate, transportation approaches and concepts to reduce congestion, enhance mobility, discourage sprawl, and assist in the redevelopment of our cities, enhance suburbs and town centers, and otherwise improve the quality of life of our citizens. d. Stable and adequate dedicated funding is a prerequisite to the sensible planning of transportation projects, most of which are conceived, planned, designed and built over a span of several years. e. Additional investment is needed to bring the public highway and bridge system into a state of good repair, to reduce the backlog of infrastructure repair jobs, to maximize rail freight capacity, to promote bicycle and pedestrian safety, and to promote cycling and walking trips by providing and financing appropriate infrastructure. f. Ferries and ferry facilities, including those providing interstate service to points in New Jersey, are an increasingly important component of the State's intermodal transportation system and should be eligible for transportation assistance from the State. g. The system of financing under the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority has provided a stable source of funds to keep our transportation system in good repair and to provide funding for important new projects which have enhanced that system. h. The renewal and improvement of the system of financing under the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority and a significant increase in the funding of that system are necessary to achieve the aforementioned goals and can be achieved without the necessity of increasing taxes. L.2000,c.73,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-5.16 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-5.16
Violation of act; penalty; distribution.
Status: in_force

11. A violation of the provisions of this act or any rules or regulations adopted pursuant to this act by the corporation shall be punishable by a civil penalty not exceeding $100, in addition to court costs, enforced in a summary proceeding pursuant to "the penalty enforcement law," N.J.S.2A:58- 1 et seq. The Rules Governing the Courts of the State of New Jersey shall govern the practice and procedure in such proceedings. Notwithstanding any other law to the contrary, the court shall remit 50% of any civil penalty imposed to the corporation for use in furtherance of any of the purposes of this act and 50% shall be forwarded to the proper financial officer of the local government entity in which the municipal or central municipal court has been established to be used for the local government entity to defray the cost of operating the court and for general government use. L.1997,c.357,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 27:9-8 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 9 / Section 9-8
County bonds for highway improvements; law applicable
Status: in_force

A county may borrow money and issue bonds for the improvement, betterment, reconstruction or resurfacing of portions of the state highway system located in the county. The bonds shall be issued in the manner and subject to the limitations prescribed by article 1 of chapter 1 of the title Municipalities and Counties (s. 40:1-1 et seq.).
N.J. Stat. § 27:3-5 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-5
State's contribution for detour roads
Status: in_force

The state highway commissioner may contribute to any county for the purposes of this article any money that may come into his hands to be used for construction, reconstruction or extraordinary repairs, and may certify and set forth in writing to the board of chosen freeholders the amount of money he will give for the purpose of providing and maintaining detours, and the manner and method in which the sum so contributed shall be used, and may formulate such rules and regulations for the expenditure of the money as he may deem necessary. Money so contributed shall be used only for the purpose for which it is contributed, and expended under the authority and direction of the board of chosen freeholders of the county to which the contribution is made.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-8 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-8
County to maintain road to full width
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders shall maintain every road laid out, opened, taken over, or acquired by it, between the curb lines, and keep it in repair, safe and convenient for travel during all seasons of the year.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-24a — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-24a
Department of Transportation control over I-95 Extension to cease
Status: in_force

At such time as the New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall acquire the I-95 Extension, the jurisdiction and control of the Department of Transportation over that route shall cease except as otherwise provided by law. L.1991,c.183,s.20.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1C-12 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-12
Adjoining transportation development districts
Status: in_force

The governing bodies of two or more counties which have established, or propose to establish, adjoining transportation development districts, and which have determined that joint or coordinated planning or implementation of transportation projects would be beneficial, may enter into joint arrangements under this act, including: (1) filing joint applications under section 4 of this act, (2) initiating a coordinated joint planning process under section 5 of this act, (3) adopting coordinated district transportation improvement plans under section 6 of this act and (4) entering into joint project agreements under section 9 of this act. L.1989,c.100,s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 27:15-1.14 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-1.14
Additional amount annually from motor vehicle revenues for construction and reconstruction of municipal roads
Status: in_force

A. Exclusive of the sum set aside in accordance with the provisions of section 27:15-1 of the Revised Statutes, there shall be set aside annually on October first, as soon thereafter as available from the net receipts of the motor vehicle revenues in the General State Fund the sum of two million one hundred thousand dollars ($2,100,000.00), which shall be used to meet the State's share of the cost of the work hereinafter in this section prescribed during the calendar year next ensuing the setting aside of such sum. Payments from these amounts shall be made in the same way as other payments from the motor vehicle revenues. B. The State Highway Commissioner shall reserve from the sum set aside in accordance with the provisions of subsection A of this section the sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) to meet the State's share in each county during such ensuing calendar year. The sum so reserved shall be made available by the State Highway Commissioner to the several municipalities in such county in the manner prescribed in this section, for the construction or reconstruction of municipal roads. C. Any municipality may on its own motion apply to the State Highway Commissioner for aid in construction or reconstruction under this section. The application shall be on such form as the commissioner shall prescribe and may be passed by resolution of the governing body of the municipality at any meeting. It shall set forth the road or roads on which it is proposed that the work shall be done and the beginning and ending points of such work, and the amount of money the governing body may be authorized to spend on such work, including contributions thereto. The State Highway Commissioner shall decide which of such applications in any county will best serve the interests of the municipality, county and State. He shall, upon approval of any such application, notify the governing body of the municipality of the same and shall thereupon enter into a written agreement with such municipality for the necessary planning and surveying and for the actual work and the inspection thereof. D. The total of all sums made available to all municipalities in any county under the provisions of this section shall in no calendar year, except as otherwise provided in subsection G of this section, exceed the said sum of one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) reserved to meet the State's share in such county during such year. E. All work undertaken by any municipality in which all or any part of the State aid provided for in this section is used shall be performed in accordance with such standards as the State Highway Commissioner shall prescribe. F. The State's share of the cost of any work undertaken pursuant to the provisions of this section shall not exceed ninety per centum (90%) of the total cost of such work. G. If in any calendar year any part of the said one hundred thousand dollars ($100,000.00) reserved to meet the State's share in any county during such year remains uncommitted, the sum so remaining at the expiration of such calendar year shall be reserved by the commissioner for application by the municipalities within such county, in accordance with the provisions of this section, during any of the three calendar years next ensuing; and the sum so reserved shall, unless distributed to the municipalities in such county in accordance with the provisions of this section within such three calendar years, lapse and become part of the motor vehicle revenues in the General State Fund. H. When an application and agreement for State aid under the provisions of this section have been submitted to the commissioner, and work or services contemplated under the provisions of this section have been authorized by the governing body of the municipality, and part of the work has been done or services have been rendered and estimates or bills covering the cost thereof have been submitted to said governing body and to the commissioner and approved by the commissioner, the commissioner shall, within the limits prescribed in this section, pay the proportionate share of the cost of the estimate or bill as set forth in the application and agreement; provided, the application and agreement for State aid to the municipality have been approved by the commissioner and funds have been allotted to the proposed work. No estimate or bill shall be paid until the work or services are first approved by the commissioner. I. Upon notification by the State Highway Commissioner of approval of its application for State aid under the provisions of this section, as provided for in subsection C hereof, the municipality may request the board of chosen freeholders of the county wherein such municipality is situated to perform any or all of the work proposed to be performed on the part of such municipality with the allotment of State aid to be available to such municipality pursuant to such approved application, whereupon such board of chosen freeholders shall, if it agrees to so perform such work, enter into a written agreement with such municipality. Such agreement shall set forth the work to be performed by such board and the amounts, exclusive of State aid available to such municipality for such work pursuant to such approved application, to be borne by the board and municipality respectively. The amount required to be so borne by the municipality shall be paid by it to the board prior to the commencement of such work. Upon receipt by such municipality of any amounts of State aid disbursed by the State Highway Commissioner for such work, pursuant to the provisions of this section, such municipality shall thereupon pay the same forthwith to said board of chosen freeholders. Any such agreement entered into between said board and municipality pursuant to the provisions of this subsection, shall become effective only upon approval thereof by the State Highway Commissioner, whereupon the work of said board required pursuant to such agreement shall be performed by it in accordance with such regulations as the State Highway Commissioner shall prescribe. L.1947, c. 62, p. 210, s. 15. Amended by L.1948, c. 460, p. 1889, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1B-23 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-23
Contracts by treasurer, commissioner and authority.
Status: in_force

23. In order to implement the arrangement provided for in the act, the treasurer, the commissioner and the authority are hereby authorized to enter into one or more contracts. The contracts shall commence with the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1984, and provide for the credit to the "Transportation Trust Fund Account" in the amounts provided for in section 20 of the act and for the payment to the authority of the amounts credited to the "Transportation Trust Fund Account" in accordance with the provisions of section 20 of the act. The contracts shall also provide for the payment by the authority of the amounts provided for in section 21 of the act and for expenditures from the "Special Transportation Fund," as provided in section 21 of the act. The contract or contracts shall be on terms and conditions as determined by the parties and may contain terms and conditions necessary and desirable to secure the bonds, notes and other obligations of the authority, provided, however, that the incurrence of any obligation by the State under the contract or contracts, including any payments to be made thereunder from the "Transportation Trust Fund Account" or the "Special Transportation Fund," shall be subject to and dependent upon appropriations being made from time to time by the Legislature for the purposes of the act. Any contract providing for the payment of transportation program bonds and any agreements securing such transportation program bonds shall provide that such payment shall be made solely from revenues dedicated pursuant to the New Jersey Constitution, including Article VIII, Section II, paragraph 4, and deposited into the "Transportation Trust Fund Account - Subaccount for Debt Service for Transportation Program Bonds." L.1984, c.73, s.23; amended 2012, c.13, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 27:21-1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 21 / Section 21-1
Construction by county; application by municipality
Status: in_force

When in any county a street or highway is crossed by a canal owned by a canal corporation, its successors or assigns, and the municipal board or body having control of street improvements in the municipality in which the road or highway is situate passes resolutions requesting the board of chosen freeholders to construct a bridge over the canal or to cause an existing bridge over it to be widened, the board of chosen freeholders may construct a bridge in such streets or highways, or cause an existing bridge over such canal to be widened.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-44.13 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-44.13
Determination of distance between a highway ramp and school.
Status: in_force

6. For the purpose of determining the distance between a highway ramp and a school pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of this act, the distance of 1,000 feet between a school and a highway entry or exit ramp shall be measured along the roadway from the school property line closest to the proposed ramp to the beginning of the full lane width of a deceleration lane or the end of the full lane width of an acceleration lane. The distance of 1,000 feet shall be measured along the center line of the traveled way of the roadway not the straight line distance between two points. L.2007, c.308, s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-5.4 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-5.4
Rules, regulations
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Transportation may adopt rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this act. L. 1986, c. 81, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-19 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-19
Co-operation by other bodies in highway work; agreements; cost apportioned
Status: in_force

The commissioner may enter into written agreement with any board of chosen freeholders or other public body, or with any person for co-operation in any work, and to assume any portion of the cost thereof. Such board or public body may raise its proportionate share of the cost in accordance with the provisions of any law providing for road improvement or maintenance. Upon approval by the commissioner of the certificate of the inspector and engineer in charge of the work that it has been satisfactorily completed in whole or in part, according to contract, drawings and specifications, the disbursing officer of such board or body shall pay its share of the whole or partial cost to the state treasurer to the credit of the commissioner.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-30 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-30
Location and boundaries of roads; removal of obstructions
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders may ascertain and establish the location and boundaries of all roads under its control, and prevent and remove all obstructions and encroachments thereon.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7A-9 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7A / Section 7A-9
Additional powers
Status: in_force

The powers contained in this act are in addition to all the powers that the commissioner has at the time this act becomes effective and in addition to the powers granted to him by the "State Highway Access Management Act," P.L. 1989, c. 32 (C. 27:7-89 et seq.), and any limitation herein contained shall be interpreted as applying only to limited access highways created under this act. L. 1945, c. 83, s. 9; amended 1989, c. 32, s. 21.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-51 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-51
Program established by South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Status: in_force

7. The South Jersey Transportation Authority may establish an integrated roadside vegetation management program, provided that the program established by the South Jersey Transportation Authority is consistent with the program established pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2017, c.44 (C.27:7-42.4). L.2017, c.44, s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 27:13A-5 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 13A / Section 13A-5
Approval of applications
Status: in_force

The commissioner shall determine which of such applications, if approved, would best serve the objective of establishing and maintaining a comprehensive and functionally integrated system of county and municipal roads, and may approve or disapprove any application accordingly. He may approve any application in whole or in part, and may determine an order of priority for the approval of various applications within the limitations of the moneys available. L.1967, c. 86, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-5.11 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-5.11
Notice of hearings
Status: in_force

The authority shall cause to be published notice of such hearing at least 10 days prior to such hearing in at least 10 newspapers with a daily circulation in this State. L.1977, c. 230, s. 2, eff. Sept. 20, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-14 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-14
Employer-employee relations
Status: in_force

a. As used in this section: "Employee" means: (1) An employee of the corporation, or (2) An employee of any public or private entity acquired, owned or operated by the corporation. "Employee" does not include an employee of a public or private entity, other than as provided in subsection g. and paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, which provides public transportation services pursuant to operating rights granted by a regulatory body or pursuant to authority arising from contractual agreements entered into with the corporation pursuant to section 6 of this act. Except as provided in subsection h. of this section, "employee" does not include a supervisory employee as defined under the "Labor Management Relations Act, 1947" (29 U.S.C. 141 et seq.) or a managerial executive or confidential employee as defined under the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act," P.L.1944, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.). "Employer" means an employer of an employee. "Acquisition by the corporation of a public or private entity which provides public transportation services," or words of like import, means an acquisition effected by a purchase or condemnation of all of or a controlling interest in the stock or other equity interest of the entity, or purchase or condemnation of all or substantially all of the assets of the entity. b. In accordance with law, employees of the employer shall have and retain their rights to form, join or assist labor organizations and to negotiate collectively through exclusive representatives of their own choosing. c. The enforcement of the rights and duties of the employer and employees shall be governed by the "New Jersey Employer-Employee Relations Act" P.L.1944, c. 100 (C. 34:13A-1 et seq.) and shall be within the jurisdiction of the Public Employment Relations Commission (Commission) established pursuant to that act. In carrying out this function, the Commission shall be guided by the relevant Federal or State labor law and practices, as developed under the "Labor Management Relations Act, 1947" or under the "Railway Labor Act," (45 U.S.C. 151 et seq.), provided however that employees shall not have the right to strike except as provided by the "Railway Labor Act." Whenever negotiations between the employer and an exclusive representative concerning the terms and conditions of employment shall reach an impasse, the Commission shall, upon the request of either party, take such steps as it may deem expedient to effect a voluntary resolution of the impasse, including the assignment of a mediator. In the event of a failure to resolve the impasse by mediation, the Commission shall, at the request of either party, invoke fact finding with recommendations for settlement of all issues in dispute. Fact-finding shall be limited to those issues that are within the required scope of negotiations. In the event of a continuing failure to resolve an impasse by means of the procedure set forth above, and notwithstanding the fact that such procedures have not been exhausted, but not later than 30 days prior to the expiration of a collectively negotiated contract, the procedures set forth in paragraph (2) of subsection d. of Section 3 and Sections 4 through 8 of P.L.1977, c. 85 (N.J.S.A. 34:13A-16 through 34:13A-21) shall be the sole method of dispute resolution unless the parties mutually agree upon an alternative form of arbitration; provided however, that the cost to the State of the first year portion of any arbitration award shall not exceed the appropriations permitted within the provisions of the "State Expenditures Limitation Act" , P.L.1976, c. 67 (C. 52:9H-5 et seq.) and the arbitrator, in determining such award, should consider pending supplemental appropriation bills, any pending salary negotiations for State employees and any sums which have not yet been appropriated, which would be necessary to fund any recently concluded agreements. d. The majority representative of employees in an appropriate unit shall be entitled to act for, and negotiate successor agreements covering, all employees in the unit and shall be responsible for representing the interests of those employees without discrimination. It shall be the mutual obligation of the employer and the majority representative of any of its employees to negotiate collectively with respect to mandatorily negotiable subjects which intimately and directly affect the work and welfare of employees. These subjects include wages, hours of work, the maintenance of union security and check-off arrangements, pensions, and other terms and conditions of employment. The obligation to negotiate in good faith encompasses the responsibility to meet at reasonable times and to confer on matters properly presented for negotiations and to execute a written contract containing an agreement reached, but the obligation does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession. e. In acquiring, operating, or contracting for the operation of public transportation services, the corporation shall make provision to assure continuing representation for collective negotiations on behalf of employees, giving due consideration to preserving established bargaining relationships to the extent consistent with the purposes of this act. Such relationships may be changed only in accordance with the principles established under the "Labor Management Relations Act, 1947" and the "Railway Labor Act." f. Upon acquisition by the corporation of a public or private entity which provides public transportation services, the corporation shall assume and observe all existing labor contracts of such entity for their remaining term. All of the employees of the acquired entity, as defined in subsection a., shall be transferred to the employment of the employer and appointed to comparable positions without examination subject to all the rights and benefits of this act, and these employees shall be given sick leave, seniority, vacation, and pension credits in accordance with the records and labor agreements of the acquired entity. g. For purposes of this subsection: (1) "Employee" means an employee employed, as of the date of the first acquisition by the corporation, by any entity acquired, owned or operated by the corporation or by any other entity which provides motorbus regular route or paratransit services, but does not mean supervisory employees, managerial executive and confidential employees; (2) "Action by the corporation" mean acquisition, contracts for motorbus regular route or paratransit services, mergers, consolidations, coordination and rearrangements of services and work forces, but does not mean: (a) The setting of fares by contract or otherwise unless such action results in a substantial diversion of riders; or (b) The discontinuance of motorbus regular route service by the corporation to the extent that substantially similar public transportation service does not continue to be provided; or (c) A failure or refusal, by the corporation, to enter into a contract for all or a portion of an entity's motorbus regular route service to the extent that substantially similar public transportation service does not continue to be provided. Except as provided herein, employees whose positions are worsened with regard to wages, hours, seniority and other terms and conditions of employment, shall be protected for a period of 5 years from the date of the first acquisition by the corporation. This time limitation does not apply to protections afforded to employees whose positions are worsened as a result of acquisitions or contracts which transfer responsibility for the provision of substantially similar motorbus regular route or paratransit service from one entity, including the corporation, to another. With regard to any acquisition or contract transferring service responsibility, only claims arising from actions taken within 18 months therefrom shall be eligible for protection. Protections and procedures to implement such protections shall be provided in accordance with the terms of the agreement entered into between the Commuter Operating Agency and Amalgamated Transit Union on March 2, 1976; except that no protective allowances or other benefits shall exceed 3 years duration. Pursuant to this agreement, the employer of the employee shall be considered the "assisted carrier" and actions of the corporation shall constitute the "project" . h. For purposes of this subsection, "employees" means individuals, including supervisory employees, management executives and confidential employees, who (1) Have terminated their employment with an acquired entity with vested retirement benefits, or (2) Are employed by the corporation or a subsidiary after accruing retirement benefits, whether or not vested, while employed by an acquired entity. The corporation as a condition of acquiring a public or private entity which provides public transportation services, shall ensure that employees' retirement benefits which have accrued on the basis of service to the date of the acquisition are provided for and paid as they come due. These benefits shall be provided for and paid either by the entity so acquired, the former owner or owners of the entity, an affiliate of the entity, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, another public instrumentality, the corporation itself, any other reasonable means, or any combination of the foregoing. These benefits may be provided for either through existing plans, new plans, mergers or consolidations of plans, or other appropriate or reasonable means. L.1979, c. 150, s. 14, eff. July 17, 1979.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-90 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-90
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. The purpose of the State highway system is to serve as a network of principal arterial routes for the safe and efficient movement of people and goods in the major travel corridors of the State. b. The existing State highways which comprise the State highway system were constructed at great public expense and constitute irreplaceable public assets. c. The State has a public trust responsibility to manage and maintain effectively each highway within the State highway system to preserve its functional integrity and public purpose for the present and future generations. d. Land development activities and unrestricted access to State highways can impair the purpose of the State highway system and damage the public investment in that system. e. Every owner of property which abuts a public road has a right of reasonable access to the general system of streets and highways in the State, but not to a particular means of access. The right of access is subject to regulation for the purpose of protecting the public health, safety and welfare. f. Governmental entities through regulation may not eliminate all access to the general system of streets and highways without providing just compensation. g. The access rights of an owner of property abutting a State highway must be held subordinate to the public's right and interest in a safe and efficient highway. h. It is desirable for the Department of Transportation to establish through regulation a system of access management which will protect the functional integrity of the State highway system and the public investment in that system. i. Areas characterized by extensive commercial activity oriented toward and dependent upon a State highway should not be classified by reason of that level of activity as urban environments for access management purposes, and where an area is also characterized by excessive driveway openings, excessive traffic congestion, excessive accident rates, or undesirably low average rates of speed the Department of Transportation should manage the State highway within the area to mitigate these nuisances. j. The Department of Transportation should, in implementing an access management program, avoid undue burdens on property owners and should, where feasible, incorporate mitigation measures into comprehensive highway improvement programs. k. Improved access management is beneficial for streets and highways of every functional classification, and a statutory plan providing for improved management should enable counties and municipalities to take full advantage of its provisions. L. 1989, c. 32, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-67 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-67
Establishment of program.
Status: in_force

4. In establishing this program, the commissioner shall, after consulting with the Commissioner of Community Affairs, the Director of the Division of Aging Services in the Department of Human Services, and the Board of Public Utilities, establish uniform procedures for: a. Determining the eligibility of persons to receive the reduced fares provided pursuant to P.L.1973, c.126 (C.27:1A-64 et seq.), which shall include those persons determined by the New Jersey Transit Corporation to be eligible for its Access Link service; b. Making reduced fares available to eligible persons; and c. Auditing and accounting to insure that no carrier receives payments in excess of the value of services actually rendered to senior citizens, persons with disabilities, and disabled veterans pursuant to P.L.1973, c.126 (C.27:1A-64 et seq.). L.1973, c.126, s.4; amended 1975, c.271, s.4; 2017, c.20, s.4; 2017, c.131, s.109; 2020, c.64, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-35.7 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-35.7
Prequalification committee; members
Status: in_force

The prequalification committee to be appointed by the Commissioner of Transportation, shall consist of such officials as the commissioner may deem appropriate for the performance of these duties. L.1966, c. 185, s. 7. Amended by L.1977, c. 67, s. 7, eff. April 21, 1977.
N.J. Stat. § 27:14-45 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-45
Maintenance of roads built by freeholders within certain cities
Status: in_force

When a road or section of road constructed by the board of chosen freeholders prior to March twelfth, one thousand nine hundred and thirteen, lies within the corporate limits of a city having a population in excess of twelve thousand, it shall be exclusively under the jurisdiction and control of the city, and shall be repaired and maintained by it, but this provision shall not extend to roads maintained under sections 27:17-2 to 27:17-13 of this title.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-5.5 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-5.5
Transportation Department responsibility
Status: in_force

The Commissioner of Transportation shall: a. receive, preserve and make available to engineers, surveyors and others all records relating to bench marks, plane coordinate monuments and triangulation stations provided for by R.S. 51:3-7 to R.S. 51:3-10, inclusive; b. inspect periodically all these marks, monuments and stations, replacing any which may have been destroyed or establishing new ones in lieu thereof; and c. erect new marks, monuments and stations wherever he considers it to be in the public interest to do so. The commissioner shall establish a schedule of fees to be charged for supplying copies of maps, diagrams and reports and for providing elevations of bench marks, positions of plane coordinate monuments or other geodetic data. L. 1986, c. 118, s. 1, eff. Oct. 8, 1986.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-6.4 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6.4
Existing covenants, agreements, contracts unaffected.
Status: in_force

2. The provisions of this act shall not modify, limit, or restrict in any manner the obligations and powers of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to comply with, carry out, and perform each and every covenant, agreement, or contract heretofore made or entered into by the authority with respect to the authority's bonds or for the benefit, protection, or security of the bondholders. L.2007, c.180, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:14-32 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-32
Consent to improvement by borough
Status: in_force

Before an improvement is undertaken by a borough by virtue of the provisions of section 27:14-30 of this title the consent and approval of the commissioner and of the board of chosen freeholders of the county in which the borough is situate shall be obtained. The board of chosen freeholders may agree with the borough as to the time and manner of the payment to the borough of the county's share of the cost of the improvement.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-44.17 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-44.17
Manufacture, sale of certain reflective glass beads prohibited; violations, penalties.
Status: in_force

2. a. On or after July 1, 2012 no person shall manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or offer for promotional purposes in this State reflective glass beads containing more than 100 parts per million inorganic arsenic, as determined by x-ray fluorescence, used to reflect light when applied to markings on roadways. b. Any person who violates this section shall be subject to a penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000 for each offense, to be collected in a civil action by a summary proceeding under the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.). The municipal court and the Superior Court shall have jurisdiction of proceedings for the enforcement of the penalty provided by this section. If the violation is of a continuing nature, each day during which it continues constitutes an additional, separate, and distinct offense. L.2011, c.212, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-23 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-23
Acquisition of municipally owned property; procedure
Status: in_force

If the commissioner finds it necessary to acquire lands owned and used by municipalities for public uses and purposes he shall, before taking it over for highway purposes and after hearing had in the manner prescribed in section 27:7-4 of this Title, if before the time fixed for the hearing the municipality whose land is subject to be acquired shall file a notice with the commissioner setting forth that the land is necessary for the public use of the municipality, determine whether or not it is a reasonable public necessity to acquire the land in question. If the commissioner decides that it is a reasonable public necessity to acquire such lands for the State highway system, he shall give notice of his finding by serving a copy thereof upon the clerk of the governing body of the municipality within ten days after rendering the decision. The municipality may within twenty days after service upon it of such notice, appeal from the decision of the commissioner to the Superior Court, which shall in an action hear and determine the question of whether or not the taking of the land in question in preference to some other route is a reasonable public necessity. The court may proceed in the action in a summary manner or otherwise. Amended by L.1953, c. 27, p. 488, s. 3.
N.J. Stat. § 27:14-31 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-31
Bond issues; reimbursement
Status: in_force

The board of chosen freeholders and the borough may issue bonds to meet the cost of the improvement in the same manner and to the same extent that bonds could have been issued if the improvement had been made by the board of chosen freeholders. The borough may borrow on temporary loans such sums as may be necessary to pay the moneys due under the contract for the improvement until such time as the proportionate shares of the cost thereof shall be received by it from the state and county respectively.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-66 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-66
Certified copy of map, plan or report indicating proposed highway; filing; contents; amendments
Status: in_force

Whenever the location of a proposed line of any new State highway shall have been approved by the commissioner, the commissioner may file a certified copy of a map, plan or report indicating such proposed line, the width whereof shall not exceed what is reasonably required in accordance with recognized standards of highway engineering practice, with the county clerk of each county within which the proposed line of said new highway is to be located and with the municipal clerk, planning board and building inspector of each municipality within which said line is located. The commissioner shall accompany such filing with his certification that residents of the municipality in which such filing is made have been afforded adequate opportunity to express any objections that they may have to the proposed location of such highway at a public hearing held at a convenient location for the purpose. Any map, plan or report filed pursuant to this section may be amended from time to time by filing certified copies of a map, plan or report indicating any changes to be made in the location of proposed lines with the officials and in the manner set forth herein. L.1968, c. 393, s. 9, eff. Jan. 2, 1969.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-37 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-37
Highways affecting comprehensive plan for municipal improvements; conformity to plan
Status: in_force

If the construction of a state highway will affect a comprehensive plan of improvement made or to be made by one or more municipalities, the commissioner may determine to conform as nearly as practicable to that plan of improvement and may determine to acquire lands outside of the uniform width of the highway. Such lands may be acquired by negotiation or condemnation and may be exchanged or sold and conveyed by the commissioner in order to aid in effectuating the comprehensive plan of improvement.
N.J. Stat. § 27:2-5 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 2 / Section 2-5
Specifications to make fair competition
Status: in_force

In selecting alternate pavements for competition with each other the public body in charge of the work shall require the specifications to be so drawn that the competition is in every way fair and reasonable, and, so far as the engineering conditions will permit, the base to be used under the various types of pavement shall be of the same general character, and, so far as the engineering conditions will permit, of the same thickness and width, irrespective of the thickness of the surface pavement. In this particular the judgment of the public body shall be final.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1C-6 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-6
District transportation improvement plan; approval by commissioner
Status: in_force

a. The governing body of any county which has completed all the requirements of section 5 of this act may, by ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, adopt a district transportation improvement plan. The district transportation improvement plan shall be derived from the draft district transportation improvement plan developed under section 5 of this act and shall contain a financial plan for transportation projects intended to be developed over time in whole or in part from a trust fund to be established under section 7 of this act. The district transportation improvement plan shall be consistent with any existing capital improvements program, and incorporated into any future capital improvements program required to be adopted under P.L. ...., c. .... (C. ........) (now pending before the Legislature as Assembly Bill No. 2306 or Senate Bill No. 664 of 1988) and shall be consistent with any transportation improvement program which the county may be required to submit to the department. b. No ordinance or resolution, or amendment or supplement thereto, adopted under this section shall take effect until approved by the commissioner. In evaluating the district transportation improvement plan, the commissioner shall take into consideration: (1) the appropriateness of the district boundaries in light of the findings of the plan, (2) the appropriateness of the content and timing of the program of projects intended to be financed in whole or in part from the district trust fund in relation to the transportation needs stemming from rapid growth in the district, (3) the hearing record of the public hearing held prior to adoption of the ordinance or resolution, (4) any written comments submitted by municipalities or other parties and (5) consistency with the planning requirements set forth in subsection b. of section 5 of this act. The commissioner shall complete the review of the ordinance or resolution and shall inform the governing body in writing of the approval or disapproval thereof within 90 days of receipt. Failure by the commissioner to act in 90 days, unless an extension is mutually approved, shall mean that the submission is deemed approved. The written notice shall be accompanied, in the case of approval, by the commissioner's estimate of the resources which may be available to support implementation of the plan and, in the case of disapproval, by the reasons for that disapproval. The governing body may, in the case of a disapproval, resubmit an ordinance or resolution, as appropriate, or amendment or supplement thereto, incorporating whatever revisions it deems appropriate, taking into consideration the commissioner's reasons for disapproval. L.1989,c.100,s.6.
N.J. Stat. § 27:13-13 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 13 / Section 13-13
Action by commissioner; authority to resubmit
Status: in_force

The State Highway Commissioner, within 30 days from the date of the filing of any such application by any county or municipality so affected, shall either approve the same or disapprove and return the same with reasons for disapproval after which the application may be resubmitted by the county or municipality to which it has been returned and may be acted upon in the same manner as if originally filed in the amended or corrected form. L.1964, c. 244, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1D-2 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1D / Section 1D-2
Definitions relative to transportation projects
Status: in_force

2. As used in this act: "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation. "Corporation" means the New Jersey Transit Corporation. "Department" means the Department of Transportation. "Demonstration project" means a transportation project selected by the commissioner pursuant to section 3 of this act. "Developer" means a public or private entity or consortia thereof selected by the public partner from among proposers to develop a demonstration project. "Intelligent transportation systems" mean the equipment, facilities, property, information management and communications resources which are necessary or desirable for the advancement, management, or operation of a multi-modal transportation network. "Project agreement" or "demonstration project agreement" means a contract or agreement entered into by the commissioner with a developer providing the terms and conditions under which the developer shall undertake a demonstration project. "Public highways" means public roads, streets, expressways, freeways, parkways, motorways and boulevards, including bridges, tunnels, overpasses, underpasses, interchanges, rest areas, express bus roadways, bus pullouts and turnarounds, park-ride facilities, traffic circles, grade separations, intelligent transportation systems, traffic control devices, the elimination or improvement of crossings of railroads and highways, whether at grade or not at grade, and any facilities, equipment, property, rights of way, easements and interests therein needed for the construction, improvement and maintenance of highways or intelligent transportation systems. "Public partner" means the Department of Transportation or the New Jersey Transit Corporation, as the case may be. "Public transportation project" means, in connection with public transportation service, passenger stations, shelters and terminals, automobile parking facilities, ramps, track connections, signal systems, power systems, information and communication systems, roadbeds, transit lanes or rights of way, equipment storage and servicing facilities, bridges, grade crossings, rail cars, locomotives, motorbuses and other motor vehicles, maintenance and garage facilities, revenue handling equipment and any other equipment, facility or property useful for or related to the provision of public transportation service. "Transportation project" means, in addition to public highways and public transportation projects, any equipment, facility or property useful or related to the provision of any ground, waterborne or air transportation for the movement of people and goods. L.1997,c.136,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1B-22.3 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-22.3
Report to Governor, Legislature.
Status: in_force

9. The Department of Transportation shall report to the Governor and the Legislature on September 1, 2008 and on September 1, 2010 on the amount of revenues and other funds of the authority which have been expended on permitted maintenance and on salaries and overhead of the department and the corporation in the previous two fiscal years respectively. In the reports the department shall provide reasons as to why the reported expenditure levels are appropriate and in the public interest. In addition, the department shall detail steps that have been undertaken to reduce expenditures for these purposes after June 30, 2006. L.2006,c.3,s.9.
N.J. Stat. § 27:11-11 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 11 / Section 11-11
Act further reducing amount of 1930 issue
Status: in_force

L.1933, c. 397, p. 1100, entitled "An act to reduce to fifty-eight million dollars the debt authorized to be created by an act entitled "An act authorizing the creation of a debt of the state of New Jersey by the issuance of bonds of the state in the sum of eighty-three million dollars for highway improvements; providing the ways and means to pay the interest of said debt, and also to pay and discharge the principal thereof; and providing for the submission of this law to the people at a general election,' approved April eighteenth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty," approved September fifth, one thousand nine hundred and thirty-three, saved from repeal. [This act further reduces the amount of the bonds authorized by L.1930, c. 228, p. 1022, from sixty-three million dollars, as provided by L.1932, c. 250, p. 550, to fifty-eight million dollars. The act was submitted to the voters of the state at the general election held in November 1933, and was officially declared adopted on December 5, 1933.]
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-5.28 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-5.28
Duties of corporation.
Status: in_force

3. a. The corporation shall equip each motorbus, rail vehicle, and light rail vehicle with a radio or other communication system that allows the operator of the motorbus or rail passenger service employee to alert the corporation, or New Jersey Transit police, or any other appropriate law enforcement agencies when the operator or employee is in distress. b. The corporation shall coordinate with local law enforcement and New Jersey Transit police to allow law enforcement officers or transit police officers to ride along on a motorbus, rail vehicle, or light rail vehicle during high volume periods or on routes where the corporation anticipates the possibility for violence against the operator of a motorbus or employee of a rail passenger service. c. The corporation shall establish a program including utilizing an employee court advocate to assist and support motorbus service employees and passenger rail service employees that have been a victim of assault. With the goal of developing best practices, the corporation shall make available its assistance and support program plans to other transportation operators in the State. d. The corporation shall periodically provide de-escalation training, to avoid violence, to motorbus service employees and passenger rail service employees. With the goal of developing best practices, the corporation shall make available its de-escalation training to other transportation operators in the State. L. 2021, c.352, s.3.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-6 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-6
Incidental powers.
Status: in_force

6. The authority shall have power to construct grade separations at intersections of any highway project with public highways and to change and adjust the lines and grades of such highways so as to accommodate the same to the design of such grade separation. The cost of such grade separations and any damage incurred in changing and adjusting the lines and grades of such highways shall be ascertained and paid by the authority as a part of the cost of such highway project. If the authority shall find it necessary to change the location of any portion of any public highway, it shall cause the same to be reconstructed at such location as the authority shall deem most favorable and of substantially the same type and in as good condition as the original highway. The cost of such reconstruction and any damage incurred in changing the location of any such highway shall be ascertained and paid by the authority as a part of the cost of such highway project. Any public highway affected by the construction of any highway project may be vacated or relocated by the authority in the manner now provided by law for the vacation or relocation of public roads, and any damages awarded on account thereof shall be paid by the authority as a part of the cost of such project. In addition to the foregoing powers the authority and its authorized agents and employees may enter upon any lands, waters and premises in the State for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, drillings and examinations as it may deem necessary or convenient for the purposes of this act, and such entry shall not be deemed an entry under any condemnation proceedings which may be then pending. The authority shall make reimbursement for any actual damages resulting to such lands, waters and premises as a result of such activities. The authority shall also have power to make reasonable regulations for the installation, construction, maintenance, repair, renewal, relocation and removal of tracks, pipes, mains, conduits, cables, wires, towers, poles and other equipment and appliances (herein called "public utility facilities" ) of any public utility as defined in section 27:7-1 of the Revised Statutes, in, on, along, over or under any highway project. Whenever the authority shall determine that it is necessary that any such public utility facilities which now are, or hereafter may be, located in, on, along, over or under any highway project, shall be relocated in such highway project, or should be removed from such highway project, the public utility owning or operating such facilities shall relocate or remove the same in accordance with the order of the authority; provided, however, that the cost and expenses of such relocation or removal, including the cost of installing such facilities in a new location, or new locations, and the cost of any lands, or any rights or interests in lands, and any other rights, acquired to accomplish such relocation or removal, shall be ascertained and paid by the authority as a part of the cost of such highway project. In case of any such relocation or removal of facilities, as aforesaid, the public utility owning or operating the same, its successors or assigns, may maintain and operate such facilities, with the necessary appurtenance, in the new location or new locations, for as long a period, and upon the same terms and conditions, as it had the right to maintain and operate such facilities in their former location or locations. In case of any such relocation or removal of facilities, as aforesaid, the authority shall own and maintain, repair and renew structures within the rights of way of railroad companies carrying highway projects or feeder roads over railroads, and the authority shall bear the cost of maintenance, repair and renewal of structures within the rights of way of railroad companies carrying railroads over highway projects or feeder roads, but this provision shall not relieve any railroad company from responsibility for damage caused to any authority or railroad structure by the operation of its railroad. Such approaches, curbing, sidewalk paving, guard rails on approaches and surface paving on turnpike projects or feeder roads as shall be within the rights of way of a railroad company or companies shall be owned and maintained, repaired and renewed by the authority; rails, pipes and lines shall be owned and maintained, repaired and renewed by the railroad company or companies. L.1948,c.454,s.6; amended 1961, c.141; 2003,c.79,s.17.
N.J. Stat. § 27:15-1.3 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-1.3
Standards of work
Status: in_force

All work undertaken by any municipality, in which all or any part of the State aid, provided in section 27:15-1 of the Revised Statutes is used, shall be performed in accordance with such standards as the State Highway Commissioner shall prescribe. L.1947, c. 62, p. 205, s. 4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:14-35 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-35
Grade of road and sidewalks; work done by municipalities
Status: in_force

When a public road has or shall have been improved under the provisions of this article and in the course of the improvement the grade of the roadbed shall have been or shall be changed so that it shall not conform to the grade of the remaining portion of the road, including the sidewalks, the authorities of each municipality through which the road passes may cause the remaining portion of the road within the limits of the municipality to be graded and formed so as to conform in grade to that established for the roadway constructed under the provisions of this article, and may cause the work to be done under the proceedings and in the manner provided by law in their several municipalities for the grading of the streets thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5E-8 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5E / Section 5E-8
Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards; acquisition of lands
Status: in_force

Junkyards which do not conform to the requirements of this act are declared to be public nuisances. The Commissioner of Transportation may apply to the Superior Court, Chancery Division in the county in which said junkyards may be located for an injunction to abate such nuisance. L.1970, c. 152, s. 8, eff. July 24, 1970.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-8.1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-8.1
Privately operated motorbus regular route service, requirements regarding curtailment of service.
Status: in_force

1. a. For the purposes of P.L.2024, c.69 (C.27:25-8.1), "motorbus regular route service" shall have the same meaning as provided in section 3 of P.L.1979, c.150 (C.27:25-3), except that "motorbus regular route service" shall not include "charter bus operation," "special bus operation," or "casino bus operation" as those terms are defined in R.S.48:4-1 and shall not include a motorbus route predominately operated for tourism or recreational purposes. b. Each private entity that operates motorbus regular route service, as that term is defined in subsection a. of this section, or portions or functions thereof, shall: (1) provide at least four months written notice to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the New Jersey Transit Corporation prior to the substantial curtailment, as that term is defined in section 8 of P.L.1979, c.150 (C.27:25-8), of such service; (2) provide at least three months written notice to the service's customers prior to the substantial curtailment of such service; and (3) hold at least one public meeting in the affected area, as close as possible to the highest trafficked stop on the route, within 15 days after providing notice to the service's customers pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection. Prior to holding the public meeting, the private entity shall provide written notice of the public meeting to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, the New Jersey Transit Corporation, as well as the State legislators representing any legislative district, the mayor and governing body of any municipality, and the board of county commissioners of any county that will be affected by the substantial curtailment of such service. c. A private entity that is determined to be in violation of subsection b. of this section shall be subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, in addition to any penalties that may be available pursuant to law. d. The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall adopt rules and regulations to implement the provisions of this section and shall take any action necessary to ensure that private entities are in compliance with the provisions of subsection b. of this section. e. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prohibit the New Jersey Transit Corporation or any other instrumentality of the State that provides funds or compensation to a private entity from conditioning participation in any program, receipt of funds, or entry into a contractual agreement on adherence to the notice and public meeting requirements provided in this section. L.2024, c.69.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-83 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-83
Appeal procedure
Status: in_force

Any person or business concern aggrieved by any relocation procedure or determination concerning eligibility for relocation payments authorized by this act may appeal such determination to the commissioner or his designated appointee but any such appeal must be filed within 1 year after the date of actual relocation. L.1972, c. 47, s. 12, eff. July 1, 1972.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-5 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-5
Determination by commissioner; notice to governing body
Status: in_force

After the hearing the commissioner shall determine whether a route or part thereof, if any, shall be taken over as a state highway, and shall notify the body having control of the route or part thereof, of such action.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1A-12 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1A / Section 1A-12
Deputy commissioner; appointment; term of office; powers and duties; compensation
Status: in_force

To assist the commissioner in the performance of his duties, the commissioner may appoint a deputy commissioner who shall also serve as executive director. The deputy commissioner shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and until his successor has been appointed and qualified and shall have such powers and duties as may be delegated to him by the commissioner from time to time. The deputy commissioner shall receive such salary as may be established by the commissioner with the approval of the President of the Civil Service Commission and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting. L.1966, c. 301, s. 12. Amended by L.1972, c. 164, s. 8; L.1974, c. 43, s. 1, eff. June 21, 1974; L.1984, c. 162, s. 3, eff. Oct. 10, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-40 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-40
Tolls; exemptions.
Status: in_force

1. No toll shall be charged for the passage of any ambulance, first-aid or emergency-aid vehicle or of any vehicular fire-fighting apparatus or police vehicle operated for the benefit of the public by the State of New Jersey, or by any county or municipal corporation, or nonprofit corporation or organization, first-aid squad, emergency squad, or fire or police department, of New Jersey through or over the facilities of the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, or any part thereof, and any such vehicle or apparatus shall be entitled to pass through or over without the payment of any toll for such passage. The authority may in its discretion establish other categories of public safety related free passage with due consideration of the rights of bondholders. L.1961,c.134,s.1; amended 2003,c.79,s.39.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-59 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-59
Use of native vegetation by New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
Status: in_force

2. a. (1) Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, rule or regulation to the contrary and except as provided otherwise pursuant to paragraph (2) of this subsection, no later than the 180th day after the date of enactment of P.L.2017, c.41 (C.27:7-42.1 et al.), the New Jersey Turnpike Authority, when planting vegetation for purposes of landscaping, land management, reforestation, or habitat restoration, shall plant only vegetation identified by the Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to subsection b. of this section as being native to the State and that will thrive in the particular plant hardiness zone in which the vegetation is being planted. (2) Notwithstanding the requirements of paragraph (1) of this subsection, upon application by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Environmental Protection in consultation with the Division of Plant Industry in the Department of Agriculture and representatives of appropriate plant industry organizations and environmental organizations selected by the Department of Environmental Protection, may authorize the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to use non-native vegetation for purposes of landscaping, land management, reforestation, or habitat restoration in prescribed circumstances where and when necessary if the use of native vegetation is not feasible, provided that the non-native vegetation is deemed to be non-invasive and not otherwise detrimental to the environment. b. No later than the 90th day after the date of enactment of this section, the Department of Environmental Protection, in consultation with the Division of Plant Industry in the Department of Agriculture,shall identify, for each plant hardiness zone, all of the particular species of vegetation that are native to the State, and that thrive in each plant hardiness zone in the State. c. As used in this section: "Plant hardiness zone" means a zone identified as existing in New Jersey pursuant to the most recent edition of the Plant Hardiness Zone Map published by the United States Department of Agriculture. L.2017, c.41, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:3-6 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 3 / Section 3-6
Detour roads; establishment
Status: in_force

When a road shall be closed temporarily by the governing body of a municipality, the board or body having control of such road or closing the same shall provide a detour road for the use of the public.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-44 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-44
Equipment provided by South Jersey Transportation Authority.
Status: in_force

4. Subject to the rights and security interests of the holders from time to time of bonds or notes heretofore or hereafter issued by the South Jersey Transportation Authority, the authority shall purchase, install, and maintain, or enter into contracts or agreements providing for the purchase, installation, and maintenance of, equipment and technology to be used to remove snow and ice from commercial motor vehicles, as the term is defined in R.S.39:1-1, at locations along the Atlantic City Expressway that are convenient and easily accessible to such commercial motor vehicles, including, but not limited to, service areas, weigh stations, and inspection facilities. L.2009, c.138, s.4.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-11 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-11
Maintenance of completed projects
Status: in_force

11. a. Each project when constructed and completed shall be maintained and kept in the condition and repair as the authority determines, or the bond covenants require. Each project or any part thereof may be policed and operated by the force of police, toll-takers, operating employees and other persons as the authority may employ or authorize. b. Subject to the terms of any agreement by the authority with the holders of bonds or notes, if the authority finds that any part of an expressway project is not suitable or sufficient as a highway to carry mixed traffic, the authority may exclude from that part any traffic other than passenger motor vehicles. L.1991,c.252,s.11.
N.J. Stat. § 27:26A-4.2 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 26A / Section 26A-4.2
Compliance with Clean Air Act; rules, regulations; report
Status: in_force

2. In order to facilitate compliance with Section 182(d)(1) of the Clean Air Act as amended by Pub.L. 104-70, requiring that the State of New Jersey achieve emission reductions equivalent to those that would have been achieved with the provisions of the State Implementation Plan which are to be removed pursuant to this 1996 amendatory and supplementary act requiring employers to reduce work-related vehicle trips and miles traveled by employees, and to take steps to continue the congestion reduction measures as provided in P.L.1992, c.32 (C.27:26A-1 et seq.): a. The Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Commissioner of Environmental Protection, is authorized to adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), continuing the Travel Demand Management Program established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1992, c.32 (C.27:26A-5) but only to the extent authorized by this 1996 amendatory and supplementary act. The program shall continue the studies and transportation control measures provided in section 4 of P.L.1992, c.32 (C.27:26A-4) and in lieu of the mandatory compliance plans required by section 5 of P.L.1992, c.32 (C.27:26A-5), repealed by this 1996 amendatory and supplementary act, the program shall establish a voluntary employer trip reduction program. The regulations may continue or revise the definitions and other provisions contained in the regulations establishing the mandatory employer trip reduction program, N.J.A.C. 16:50-1.1, as appropriate for a voluntary program. b. The Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall report to the Legislature not later than 180 days after the effective date of this 1996 amendatory and supplementary act, as to what measures the commissioner proposes to recommend to ensure the State's compliance with the Clean Air Act, in light of the statutory provisions repealed by this 1996 amendatory and supplementary act, accompanying the report with drafts of any legislative bills which the commissioner proposes for consideration by the Legislature if, in the commissioner's opinion, any such bills are required for this purpose. L.1996,c.121,s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:17-12 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 17 / Section 17-12
Construction of certain sections
Status: in_force

Sections 27:17-2 to 27:17-11 of this title shall apply to all roads, branch or connecting roads constructed, or to be constructed, or in course of construction under the act entitled "An act to authorize the board of chosen freeholders of any of the several counties of this state to lay out, open, construct, improve and maintain a public road therein," approved April seventh, one thousand eight hundred and eighty-eight (L.1888, c. 274, p. 397), or any acts supplementary thereto or amendatory thereof, and also to all roads constructed, or to be hereafter constructed, as extensions to such roads, branch or connecting roads, where by law such extension road is to be constructed under the terms of the act aforesaid, or acts supplementary thereto or amendatory thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 27:5G-10 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 5G / Section 5G-10
Assignment to other public entities
Status: in_force

When, pursuant to regulations adopted under this act, the commissioner determines, following a review of available statutes, regulations, local ordinances, maintenance agreements, records concerning improvement projects and maintenance activities, and any other applicable evidence, and based upon a preponderance of all the evidence reviewed, that a county, municipality or public entity other than the department or the New Jersey Transit Corporation has assumed effective control or responsibility over a bridge, the commissioner shall assign the bridge to the jurisdiction of that entity. L. 1988, c. 171, s. 6.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-25 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-25
Short title
Status: in_force

This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act." L.1983, c. 578, s. 1, eff. Jan. 17, 1984.
N.J. Stat. § 27:15-1.17 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15 / Section 15-1.17
Effective date
Status: in_force

This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day of June, one thousand nine hundred and forty-seven. L.1947, c. 62, p. 213, s. 18.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-3.2 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-3.2
Reports, Capital Project and Investment Plan.
Status: in_force

1. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of the act hereby supplemented or any other law, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority shall submit to the Governor, the Chairs of the Appropriations Committees of the Senate and General Assembly, and the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting of the Department of the Treasury, the following reports: a. Within 90 days after the end of each of its fiscal years, a complete and detailed report of (1) its operations and accomplishments during said year; (2) its receipts and disbursements, or revenues and expenses, during said year in accordance with the categories or classifications established by the authority for its own operating and capital outlay purposes and in accordance with such other categories and classifications as may be designated by any of the persons enumerated in section 1 of this act; (3) its assets and liabilities at the end of said year, including the status of reserve, depreciation, special or other funds and including the receipts and payments of these funds; (4) a schedule of its bonds outstanding at the end of said year, together with a statement of the amounts redeemed, authorized, issued and defeased during that year; and (5) a listing of all contracts exceeding $100,000.00 entered into during said year; b. Before the close of each of its fiscal years, a complete and detailed report of its operating and capital construction budget, in the form and detail established by the authority for its own operating and capital outlay budget and in such form and detail as may be designated by any of the persons enumerated in section 1 of this act for the next succeeding fiscal year, including its receipts and disbursements or revenues and expenses, for the prior fiscal year and its estimated receipts and disbursements, or revenues and expenses, for said year and for the succeeding fiscal year; c. Prior to December 1 of each year, the authority shall prepare and file with the commissioner a Capital Project and Investment Plan that details proposed transportation projects and proposed work on existing transportation projects that further the goals of attaining coordinated and integrated Statewide and regional transportation systems. The plan shall address, among other matters, the interconnection of the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway with other transportation systems. The plan should also consider the impact of an improved transportation system on the State's economy. The commissioner is authorized to appoint a five-member advisory committee composed of persons with experience in transportation planning, finance, or economics to review and make recommendations to the commissioner as to the plan. The commissioner shall include as part of the Annual Transportation Capital Program, submitted pursuant to section 22 of P.L.1984,c.73 (C.27:1B-22), the Capital Project and Investment Plan for review by the Legislature, but no authorization or approval by the Legislature shall be required for the authority to undertake the projects proposed in the plan or to undertake work on existing transportation projects. L.1970,c.184,s.1; amended 2003,c.79,s.7.
N.J. Stat. § 27:14-36 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 14 / Section 14-36
Restrictions on municipal improvements
Status: in_force

The proper authorities of any municipality through which any such road runs may make any municipal improvement upon or within the road within the limits of the municipality which may be authorized by law to be made in any of the other public streets or roads of the municipality, but no such improvement shall be made by the municipal authorities which may interfere with or impair the roadway improved under the provisions of this article without the approval and consent of the board of chosen freeholders of the county within which the road is located.
N.J. Stat. § 27:16-6 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 16 / Section 16-6
Maintenance of roads; easements and rights of way
Status: in_force

The duty of maintaining and keeping in repair every road so laid out and opened, taken over, or acquired, shall devolve exclusively upon the board of chosen freeholders, and all other duties and all powers respecting such road shall be imposed upon and be vested in it, but when a road is acquired in accordance with section 27:16-5 of this title nothing herein contained shall divest any municipality in which the road or any portion thereof may be, or through which it may extend, of its authority to light such road, or its power to construct, grade, curb, pave or repair the sidewalks and curbs along it, nor shall this power of the municipalities divest the board of chosen freeholders of its right to construct across or under the sidewalks of the road the necessary culverts or other structures for the proper drainage, protection and maintenance of the road. The board of chosen freeholders shall not grant an easement, right of way, or use in, under or over, any portion of a county road in a municipality, unless the governing body of the municipality, or the board of public utility commissioners, shall consent thereto. When, in connection with any such grant, the consent of property owners is required by law, it shall be obtained before such grant of any such easement, right of way or use.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1B-21.38 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-21.38
Program established to implement the use of unit concrete products that utilize carbon footprint-reducing technology.
Status: in_force

8. a. The Department of Transportation shall establish and implement a program to use, to the greatest extent practicable as determined by the Commissioner of Transportation, unit concrete products that utilize carbon footprint-reducing technology, which may include permeable pavement, in the design, construction, reconstruction, or repair of any public highway, parking lot, sidewalk, walkway, patio, or other public infrastructure project that requires the use of unit concrete products, or in the replacement of an impervious surface with permeable pavement, and that is funded in whole or in part from the "Special Transportation Fund" established pursuant to section 21 of P.L.1984, c.73 (C.27:1B-21). b. As used in this section: "Permeable pavement" means a concrete product that allows rainwater to penetrate the pavement and percolate into the supporting soils and includes, but is not limited to, pervious concrete, permeable interlocking concrete pavers, and concrete grid pavers. "Unit concrete product" means a concrete building product that is fabricated under controlled conditions separate and remote from the intended point of use and is produced in a wet cast or dry cast method in a factory setting and then transported to the location of intended use for installation, including, but not limited to, all concrete pavers, whether permeable or non-permeable, and concrete block. "Unit concrete product" shall not include ready mix concrete, sand, stone, gravel, or bituminous concrete or asphalt. "Unit concrete product that utilizes carbon footprint-reducing technology" means a unit concrete product that is certified by the Department of Environmental Protection, or any independent third party authorized by the department, pursuant to section 10 of P.L.2021, c.278 (C.52:27D-141.17), as generating at least 50 percent less carbon dioxide emissions in the production and utilization of the unit concrete product than conventional unit concrete products made with ordinary Portland cement. Such products shall also conform with the relevant requirements of the "State Uniform Construction Code Act," P.L.1975, c.217 (C.52:27D-119 et seq.) that incorporate by reference TMS 402/602 Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures. L. 2021, c.278, s.8.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-17 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-17
Certain drawbridges along routes maintained by state
Status: in_force

All drawbridges and approaches thereto in existence since March thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and seventeen, and not less than six hundred feet long, forming part of a route described in chapter 6 of this title (s. 27:6-1 et seq.) and extending over a navigable waterway or part thereof, which forms the dividing line or part thereof between two municipalities in this state, shall become a part of the state highway system upon the taking over by the commissioner of the whole or a part of the route or routes of which the bridge and its approaches form a connecting or continuing part to the state highway system. The department shall thereupon immediately take over the improvement, betterment, reconstruction, resurfacing, maintenance, repair and regulation of the uses thereof.
N.J. Stat. § 27:15A-5 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 15A / Section 15A-5
Certification of amount set aside; limitation
Status: in_force

Upon the approval of any such application, the State Highway Commissioner is hereby empowered and authorized in his discretion to certify the amount of State moneys which he will set aside, and pay to the said county, for or on account of the repair or replacement of such roads or bridges up to an amount not exceeding seventy-five per centum (75%) of the total cost thereof. L.1946, c. 301, p. 1003, s. 5.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-16 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-16
Projects part of State highway system.
Status: in_force

16. When all bonds issued under the provisions of this act to finance any highway project or projects and the interest thereon shall have been paid or a sufficient amount for the payment of all such bonds and the interest thereon to the maturity thereof shall have been set aside in trust for the benefit of the bondholders, all such projects shall become part of the State highway system and shall thereafter be operated and maintained by the authority. L.1948,c.454,s.16; amended 1963, c.76, s.3; 1964, c.56, s.2; 2003,c.79,s.26.
N.J. Stat. § 27:19-36.3 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 19 / Section 19-36.3
Appointment of bridge police; authority; procedure on arrest
Status: in_force

Notwithstanding any of the provisions of the article of which this act is a supplement, any county bridge commission created pursuant to said article may appoint policemen and all policemen so appointed are hereby authorized and empowered to make arrests on view and without warrant on Sunday or any other day for crimes, misdemeanors and offenses of any character, or for disorder or breach of the peace or violations of any rules and regulations adopted by such county bridge commissions, committed within the jurisdiction of this State on any bridge owned by or under the control of such county bridge commission, or at the approaches thereof, or on any other property owned by or under the control of such commission. In addition, such policemen shall have all the powers conferred by law on police officers or constables in the enforcement of laws in this State and the apprehension of violators. Any person so arrested shall be conducted by the officer to a municipal magistrate of the political subdivision in which the arrest is made or, if there is no such available magistrate, to the nearest available magistrate in any other political subdivision. Any policeman may, instead of arresting an offender as herein provided, serve upon him a summons. L.1960, c. 168, p. 709, s. 1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-7 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-7
Contracts affecting route taken over; fulfillment
Status: in_force

When the body from which the highway is taken over has rights or benefits by virtue of an understanding, agreement, award or contract with any public utility or other person, to repair, maintain or construct all or any part of the highway, or to deliver or execute any other source of obligation with respect thereto, the undertaking shall remain in force, and all such contractual or agreement rights, duties and benefits shall pass to and be taken over and assumed for the state by the commissioner. All the terms, conditions and requirements of such agreements or contracts shall be fulfilled to the state by such public utility or person in the same manner as if they had been originally made between the state and such person.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1C-2 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1C / Section 1C-2
Findings, declarations
Status: in_force

The Legislature finds and declares that: a. In recent years, New Jersey has experienced explosive growth in certain regions, often along State highway routes and in urban areas experiencing rapid redevelopment. These "growth corridors" and "growth districts" are vital to the State's future but also present special problems and needs since they do not necessarily reflect municipal and county boundaries. b. Growth corridors and districts are heavily dependent on the State's transportation system for their current and future development. At the same time, they place enormous burdens on existing transportation infrastructure contiguous to new development and elsewhere, creating demands for expensive improvements, reducing the ability of State highways to provide for through movement of traffic and creating constraints on future development. c. Existing financial resources and existing mechanisms for securing financial commitments for transportation improvements are inadequate to meet transportation improvement needs which are the result of rapid development in growth areas, and therefore it is appropriate for the State to make special provisions for the financing of needed transportation improvements in these areas, including the creation of special financing districts and the assessment of special fees on those developments which are responsible for the added burdens on the transportation system. Creation of these special financing districts provides a mechanism in which the State, counties and municipalities will have the means to work together to respond to transportation needs on a regional basis as determined by growth conditions rather than upon the pre-existing municipal and county boundaries. The district becomes the framework for a public-private partnership in meeting the transportation needs of New Jersey. Counties are to be the lead agencies in creating these multi-jurisdictional districts, recognizing that in some instances, given growth patterns of a region, that areas from more than one county may be included within a district. Should a county fail to participate in the creation of a needed district, the State or municipality can initiate the creation of a district. d. Any of these assessments of special fees should be assessed under a statutory plan which recognizes that: (1) the fees supplement, but do not replace, the public investment needed in the transportation system, (2) the costs of remedying existing problems cannot be charged to a new development, (3) the fee charged to any particular development must be reasonably related, within the context of a practicable scheme for assessing fees within a district, to the added burden attributable to that development, and (4) the maximum amount of fees charged to any development by the State or county or municipality for off-site transportation improvements pursuant to this act or any other law shall not exceed the property owner's fair share of such improvement costs. In determining the reasonableness of a fee assessed in accordance with the provisions of this act, it must be recognized that government must have the flexibility necessary to deal realistically with questions not susceptible of exact measurement. It is furthermore necessary to recognize that precise mathematical exactitude in the establishment of fees is neither feasible nor constitutionally vital. e. The development of special financial mechanisms to meet the needs of growth corridors and districts should be accompanied by the development of strategies to improve regional, comprehensive planning in these areas, to encourage transportation-efficient land uses, to reduce automobile dependency, and to encourage alternatives to peak-hour automobile trips. L.1989, c.100, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:1B-17 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 1B / Section 1B-17
Annual report
Status: in_force

On or before the first day of September in each year the authority shall make an annual report of its activities for the preceding fiscal year to the Governor and to the Legislature, in addition to responding to other requests made by the Legislature from time to time. Each such report shall set forth a complete operating and financial statement covering its operations during the year. The authority shall cause an audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once in each year by certified public accountants and the cost thereof shall be considered an expense of the authority and a copy thereof shall be filed with the Comptroller of the Treasury. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law to the contrary, the State Auditor or his legally authorized representative may examine the accounts and books of the authority. Not later than the end of the fourth year following the effective date of this act, the Senate Transportation and Communications Committee and the Assembly Transportation, Communications and High Technology Committee, or their successors, shall undertake a review of the implementation of this act and of the operation of the authority and make such recommendations as they deem necessary. The department shall, from time to time, but not less than every six months, report to the Senate Transportation and Communications Committee and the Assembly Transportation, Communications and High Technology Committee on the status of each project, including public highways, financed pursuant to this act. The report shall also include information on major changes in project status or major impediments to the accomplishment of the planned projects. L.1984, c.73, s.17; amended by L. 1987, c. 193, s. 2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:7-20 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 7 / Section 7-20
Work may be done by contract; approval required; exception
Status: in_force

If, in the judgment of the commissioner, the co-operating board, body or person could obtain more advantageous prices for the work and the best interests of the state would be served by having the co-operating board, body or person award the contract for the work, the commissioner shall approve the drawings and specifications of the co-operating board, body or person and shall approve the contract for the work, and may, subject to the consent, in writing, of the state house commission, enter into an agreement in writing to pay the co-operating board, body or person such portion of the cost as the state highway commissioner may deem advisable. Payment on the part of the state shall be made only after the state highway commissioner shall have approved the certificate of the inspector and engineer in charge of the work that it has been satisfactorily completed, in whole or in part, according to the contract, drawings and specifications. If the co-operating body is a public utility corporation under the jurisdiction of the board of public utility commissioners and the work is to be done without contract by the employees of the corporation, the state highway commissioner may waive the requirement as to approval of the contract for the work.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-32 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-32
Authority projects declared public property; exemption from State taxes
Status: in_force

32. All projects and other property of the authority are declared to be public property of an instrumentality of the State and devoted to an essential public and governmental function and purpose and shall be exempt from all taxes and special assessments of the State or any subdivision thereof. All bonds or notes issued pursuant to this act are declared to be issued by an instrumentality of this State and for an essential public and governmental purpose and the bonds and notes, and the interest thereon and the income therefrom, and all tolls, charges, funds, revenues, income and other moneys pledged or available to pay, or secure the payment of the bonds or notes, or interest thereon, shall at all times be exempt from taxation except for transfer inheritance and estate taxes. L.1991,c.252,s.32.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-5.19 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-5.19
Provision of proof of travel for certain veterans.
Status: in_force

2. The New Jersey Transit Corporation shall cooperate with the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs to provide receipts or other proof of travel to veterans in in-patient and out-patient treatment programs who have been qualified to use any motorbus or rail passenger service pursuant to section 1 of P.L.2015, c.211 (C.38A:3-49), so that they may be reimbursed for travel to attend medical counseling appointments for service-connected conditions within this State when they are not otherwise eligible for payment for travel or reimbursement through any other State or federal program. L.2015, c.211, s.2.
N.J. Stat. § 27:23-34.1 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 23 / Section 23-34.1
Definitions relative to toll collection monitoring.
Status: in_force

6. As used in sections 6 through 10 of P.L.1997, c.59 (C.27:23-34.1 through C.27:23-34.5), section 3 of P.L.2021, c.251 (C.27:23-34.7), and section 3 of P.L.2023, c.7 (C.27:23-34.8): "Authority" means the New Jersey Turnpike Authority established by section 3 of P.L.1948, c.454 (C.27:23-3). "Electronic toll collection system" means the electronic system employed or utilized by the authority to register and collect the toll required to be paid for a vehicle entering a toll plaza owned or operated by, or on behalf of, the authority. "Lessee" means any person, corporation, firm, partnership, agency, association or organization that rents, leases or contracts for the use of a vehicle and has exclusive use of the vehicle for any period of time. "Lessor" means any person, corporation, firm, partnership, agency, association or organization engaged in the business of renting or leasing vehicles to any lessee under a rental agreement, lease or other contract that provides the lessee with the exclusive use of the vehicle for any period of time. "Operator" means the term "operator" as defined in R.S.39:1-1. "Owner" means the term "owner" as defined in R.S.39:1-1. "Toll collection monitoring system" means a vehicle sensor, placed in a location to work in conjunction with a toll collection facility, that produces one or more photographs, one or more microphotographs, a videotape or other recorded images, or a written record, of a vehicle at the time the vehicle is used or operated in a violation of the toll collection monitoring system regulations. The term shall also include any other process that identifies a vehicle by photographic, electronic or other method. "Toll collection monitoring system regulations" means the regulations authorized and adopted pursuant to section 7 of P.L.1997, c.59 (C.27:23-34.2) that prohibit a vehicle from making use of any project except upon the payment of such tolls as may from time to time be prescribed by the authority and that further makes it a violation subject to a civil penalty for any person to refuse to pay, to evade, or to attempt to evade the payment of such tolls, if the violation is recorded by a toll collection monitoring system as defined in this section. "Vehicle" means the term "vehicle" as defined in R.S.39:1-1. L.1997,c.59,s.6; amended 2003,c.79,s.36; 2021, c.251, s.1; 2023, c.7, s.1.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25-6 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25 / Section 25-6
Contracts with public or private entity.
Status: in_force

6. a. The corporation may enter into contracts with any public or private entity to operate rail passenger service or portions or functions thereof. Where appropriate, payments by the corporation for services contracted for under this section shall be determined in accordance with the Federal Regional Rail Reorganization Act of 1973 (45 U.S.C. s.701 et seq.), the Federal Rail Passenger Service Act of 1970 (45 U.S.C. s.501 et seq.), any other applicable Federal law, and any and all rules, regulations and standards, promulgated thereunder and decisions issued pursuant thereto. In all other cases, payments shall be by agreement upon such terms and conditions as the corporation shall deem necessary. b. The corporation may enter into contracts with any public or private entity to operate motorbus regular route, paratransit or motorbus charter services or portions or functions thereof. Payments shall be by agreement upon such terms and conditions as the corporation shall deem necessary. c. The corporation may enter into contracts with any public or private entity to operate ferries and to provide ferry services or portions or functions thereof. Payments shall be by agreement upon such terms and conditions as the corporation shall deem necessary. d. The corporation may enter into contracts with any public or private entity to operate light rail passenger service or portions or functions thereof. Payments shall be by agreement upon such terms and conditions as the corporation shall deem necessary. e. The corporation may enter into contracts with any public utility or related company for services to support public transportation or transit operations. Payments shall be by agreement upon such terms and conditions as the corporation shall deem necessary. L.1979, c.150, s.6; amended 2018, c.162, s.12.
N.J. Stat. § 27:25A-13 — NJ Code / Title 27 / Chapter 25A / Section 25A-13
Authority bonds, notes
Status: in_force

13. a. The authority may from time to time issue its bonds or notes for any of its purposes under this act, including the payment, funding, or refunding of principal or interest or redemption premiums on any bonds or notes issued by it or by or for any original authority or predecessor authority thereof whether the bonds or notes or interest to be funded or refunded have or have not become due. b. Except as may be otherwise expressly provided by the authority, every issue of bonds or notes shall be general obligations payable out of any moneys or revenues of the authority, subject only to any agreements with the holders of particular bonds or notes pledging any particular revenues or funds. The authority may issue the types of bonds or notes as it may determine, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, bonds or notes on which the principal and interest are payable (1) exclusively from the income and revenues of a project financed with the proceeds of the bonds or notes; (2) exclusively from the income and revenues of certain designated projects whether or not the projects are financed in whole or in part with the proceeds of the bonds or notes; or (3) from its revenues generally. Any bonds or notes may be additionally secured by a pledge of any grant or contribution from the federal government or any state or any agency or public subdivision thereof or any person or a pledge of any moneys, income or revenues of the authority from any source whatsoever. In addition, the authority may, in anticipation of the issuance of the bonds or the receipt of appropriations, grants, reimbursements or other funds, including without limitation grants from the federal government, issue notes, the principal of or interest on which, or both, shall be payable out of the proceeds of notes, bonds or other obligations of the authority or appropriations, grants reimbursements or other funds or revenues of the authority. The authority may also enter into bank loan agreements, lines of credit or bond insurance and other security agreements and obtain for or on its behalf letters of credit in each case for the purpose of securing its bonds, notes or other obligations or to provide direct payment of any costs which the authority is authorized to pay by this act and to secure repayment of any borrowings under the loan agreement, line of credit, letter of credit, bond insurance or other security agreement by its bonds, notes or other obligations or the proceeds thereof or by any or all of the revenues of and payments to the authority or by any appropriation, grant or reimbursement to be received by the authority and other moneys or funds as the authority shall determine. c. Any provision of any law to the contrary notwithstanding, any bond or note issued pursuant to this act shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of the negotiable instruments law of the State, and each holder or owner of a bond or note, or of any coupon appurtenant thereto, by accepting the bond, note or coupon shall be conclusively deemed to have agreed that the bond, note or coupon is and shall be fully negotiable within the meaning and for all purposes of the negotiable instruments law. d. Bonds or notes of the authority shall be authorized by resolution of the authority and may be issued in one or more series and shall bear the date or dates, mature at the time or times not exceeding 40 years from the date thereof, bear interest at a rate or rates within the maximum rate, as shall be determined by the authority, shall be in the denomination or denominations, be in the form, either coupon or registered, carry the conversion or registration privileges, have the rank or priority, be executed in the manner, be payable from the sources in the medium of payment at the place or places within or without the State, and be subject to the terms of redemption, with or without premium, as the resolution or resolutions may provide. e. Bonds or notes of the authority may be sold at public or private sale at the price or prices as the authority shall determine. L.1991,c.252,s.13.