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NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.13 - Powers of commissioner concerning park-and-ride facilities

27:1A-5.13. Powers of commissioner concerning park-and-ride facilities  1. The Commissioner of Transportation may, pursuant to subsection (b) of section 5 of P.L.1966, c.301 (C.27:1A-5):  a. Acquire by purchase, condemnation, lease, gift or otherwise, on terms and conditions and in the manner the commissioner deems proper, any land or property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, for the purpose of establishing a park-and-ride lot or facility;  b. Plan, design, construct, equip, operate, improve or maintain, either directly or by contract with any public or private entity, a park-and-ride lot or facility;  c. Approve a park-and-ride lot or facility for use in whole or in part for public park-and-ride purposes, provided that there is a written agreement between the commissioner and the owner of the lot or facility in which the owner agrees to the use of the lot or facility for public park-and-ride purposes.  Nothing in this section may be construed as affecting the power or authority of any public or private entity to establish a park-and-ride lot or facility without the approval of the commissioner to the extent otherwise provided or permitted by law.  L.1993,c.231,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.14 - Defense, indemnification of owner, operator

27:1A-5.14. Defense, indemnification of owner, operator  2. The Commissioner of Transportation, or the commissioner's designee, may agree to defend and indemnify any person, who, pursuant to a written agreement with the commissioner entered into pursuant to subsection c. of section 1 of this amendatory and supplementary act, owns, operates, or maintains an approved park-and-ride lot or facility, against claims, causes of action, demands, costs or judgments against that person arising as a direct result of the operation, ownership or maintenance of that approved park-and-ride lot or facility. The commissioner is authorized to reach an agreement to defend and indemnify a person upon the terms and limitations the commissioner deems reasonable and appropriate.  An agreement to defend and indemnify pursuant to this section does not bar, reduce, limit or affect any remedies which the commissioner may have to enforce the commissioner's agreement or to assert a claim for damages to which the commissioner may be entitled arising out of the person's failure to perform the agreement, or for the recovery of funds expended for the defense of a person if the defense was undertaken in response to a claim or cause of action brought against the person which is proven to have arisen from gross negligence, willful misconduct, fraud, intentional tort, bad faith, or criminal conduct.  No one other than the person owning, operating, or maintaining the approved park-and-ride lot or facility pursuant to an agreement with the commissioner has the right to enforce any agreement for defense or indemnification between that person and the commissioner.  L.1993,c.231,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.15 - Inventory of certain State-owned properties, preparation

27:1A-5.15. Inventory of certain State-owned properties, preparation  1. The Department of Transportation shall annually prepare, and submit to the Governor and the Legislature, an inventory of the properties owned by the State of New Jersey and held for transportation projects which are not under construction. The inventory shall include the location and size of the property, the date and cost of acquisition, the purpose for which the land was acquired and the reasons why the property has not been used for that purpose. L.1997,c.4,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.16 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.16 - Blue Star Memorial Highway Council.

27:1A-5.16 Blue Star Memorial Highway Council.  1. a. The Legislature finds that the Blue Star Memorial Highway Council was created by Joint Resolution No. 13, approved October 6, 1948, to plan for and advise the State Highway Department, now the Department of Transportation, concerning the development of the landscaping, arboreal ornamentation, and incidental facilities of the Blue Star Memorial Highway system. The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in cooperation with the Garden Club of New Jersey, landscapes, plants, and maintains the roadsides of Blue Star Memorial Highways. These highways serve as living memorials in tribute to the men and women of New Jersey who have served in the armed forces. Therefore, the Legislature declares that the time has come to incorporate the council within the permanent statutes, update the membership of the Council to reflect current State department designations, and include an officer or employee of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs as a member of the council in place of an officer and employee of the Department of Health. b. There is hereby established in the Department of Transportation a Blue Star Memorial Highway Council that shall consist of seven members, each of whom shall be appointed by the Governor.  One of the members shall be designated by the Governor from the officers and employees of the Department of Transportation, one from among the officers and employees of the Department of Environmental Protection, and one from among the officers and employees of the Department of Military and Veterans' Affairs, each of whom shall serve at the pleasure of the Governor. The remaining four members of the council shall be appointed by the Governor from among the persons recommended to the Governor for appointment to the council by the Garden Club of New Jersey, each of whom shall serve for a period of four years and until his or her successor is appointed and has qualified, and each of whom shall be eligible for reappointment to membership of the council. c. The Blue Star Memorial Highway Council shall plan for and advise the Department of Transportation concerning the development of the landscaping, arboreal ornamentation, and incidental facilities of the Blue Star Memorial Highway system. L.1999,c.120,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.17 - Tolls not imposed on portions of Route 42 under jurisdiction of South Jersey Transportation Authority

27:1A-5.17. Tolls not imposed on portions of Route 42 under jurisdiction of South Jersey Transportation Authority  1. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, rule or regulation to the contrary, whenever the department transfers jurisdiction of State Highway Route No. 42, or a portion thereof, to the South Jersey Transportation Authority, the department shall provide that after the transfer of such highway, or portion thereof, the highway shall remain forever free of tolls or other charges. The department shall cause a statement containing the conditions of the transfer, including a prohibition of the imposition of tolls or other charges for use of the highway, to be attached to and recorded with the deed of the land. These restrictions and conditions shall run with the land and shall be binding upon the landowner and every successor in interest thereto. L.1999,c.261,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.18 - Property of Department of Transportation, storage, handling of radioactive-contaminated material prohibited; exceptions.

27:1A-5.18 Property of Department of Transportation, storage, handling of radioactive-contaminated material prohibited; exceptions.  1. a. Notwithstanding the provision of any law, rule or regulation to the contrary, the Commissioner of Transportation shall not permit any property of the Department of Transportation to be used for the storage or handling of radioactive-contaminated material. b. Nothing in this act shall be construed as prohibiting the department from engaging in any activity on department property for which there is appropriate regulatory oversight. L.2000,c.7,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.19 - Report of motor vehicle accidents involving cellular telephone use.

27:1A-5.19 Report of motor vehicle accidents involving cellular telephone use.  1. The Commissioner of Transportation shall annually compile and make available to the public information submitted to the Division of Motor Vehicles, pursuant to R.S.39:4-131, concerning cellular telephones in motor vehicles involved in traffic accidents. The report shall note whether the operator of the motor vehicle was using a cellular telephone when the accident occurred. L.2001,c.161,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.20 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.20 - Legal commuter transportation services; public awareness campaign established.

27:1A-5.20 Legal commuter transportation services; public awareness campaign established.  1. a. The Commissioner of Transportation shall establish a public awareness campaign to inform the general public about legal commuter transportation services and to improve public awareness of safe, reliable transportation alternatives available to the residents of New Jersey. The commissioner shall work in conjunction with the Transportation Management Association Council of New Jersey as practical. The campaign shall include, but not be limited to, the dissemination of information relating to the provision of legal commuter transportation services, alternative transportation services available throughout the State, the importance of public safety on roads and highways, and resources for the general public to obtain more information on commuter transportation services. b. The commissioner shall, at a minimum: (1) provide for the development of printed educational materials and public service announcements in English and Spanish; and (2) prepare information for distribution to the public, through a variety of entities, including, but not limited to, local transportation management associations, places of business, libraries, community centers, other community-based outreach programs and organizations, and the Department of Transportation's official website. L.2007,c.12,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.21 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.21 - Evaluation of campaign; report to Legislature.

27:1A-5.21 Evaluation of campaign; report to Legislature.  2. The Commissioner of Transportation shall evaluate the campaign established by this act and shall report to the Legislature and the Governor within 18 months of the date the campaign becomes operational as to the effectiveness of the campaign in providing information relating to legal commuter transportation services and in improving safety on the roads and public highways in this State, along with recommendations as to whether the campaign should be continued, modified or expanded. L.2007,c.12,s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-5.22 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-5.22 - Annual Transportation Capital Program, information posted on DOT website.

27:1A-5.22 Annual Transportation Capital Program, information posted on DOT website.  1. The Department of Transportation shall provide access to comprehensive information related to the Annual Transportation Capital Program on its website. The information available on the website shall, include, but not be limited to: the Annual Transportation Capital Program and Five-Year Capital Plan; the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority's financial plan; the Statewide Capital Investment Strategy; the State Transportation Improvement Program; New Jersey Transit Corporation's capital lease financing program; information on contractual payments made to the State or the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority by the New Jersey Turnpike Authority to fund the Annual Transportation Capital Program; information on contractual payments made to the State or the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority by the South Jersey Transportation Authority to fund the Annual Transportation Capital Program; information on Port Authority of New York and New Jersey reimbursement for projects in the Annual Transportation Capital Program; information on annual federal reimbursements related to the current and prior year Transportation Capital Program; the use of monies from the General Fund for the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund as projected in the Annual Transportation Capital Program; the Financial Policy Review Board's State of the Condition of Transportation Financing certification and any corrective action plans related thereto; and any other information that the commissioner deems relevant to providing transparency with regard to the Annual Transportation Capital Program and the financing thereof. Information available on the Department's website related to the Annual Transportation Capital Program shall be updated on a regular basis as may be appropriate, but all information shall be reviewed and updated at least annually. L.2013, c.252, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-6 - Organization of department; delegation of powers; absence, disability, death or resignation of commissioner

27:1A-6. Organization of department; delegation of powers; absence, disability, death or resignation of commissioner  (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.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-7 - Grants; application and acceptance; expenditure

27:1A-7. Grants; application and acceptance; expenditure  The commissioner may apply for and accept on behalf of the State any grants from the Federal Government or any agency thereof, or from any foundation, corporation, association or individual, and may comply with the terms, conditions and limitations thereof, for any of the purposes of the department. Any money so received may be expended by the department, subject to any limitations imposed in such grants to effect any of the purposes of the department, as the case may be, upon warrant of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting of the Department of the Treasury on vouchers certified and approved by the commissioner. The power herein granted shall be in addition to and shall in no way limit the authority granted to the commissioner by chapter 8 of Title 27 or other existing law. L.1966, c. 301, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-8 - Assistant commissioners

27:1A-8. Assistant commissioners  (a) The commissioner shall be assisted in the performance of his duties by three assistant commissioners, an Assistant Commissioner for Transportation Services and Planning, an Assistant Commissioner for Engineering and Operations, and an Assistant Commissioner for Finance and Administration. Each assistant commissioner shall be appointed by and shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and until his successor has been appointed and qualified.   (b) The Assistant Commissioner for Transportation Services and Planning shall be a person qualified by training and experience relating to transportation planning and the development of policy in the various modes of transportation services in the State.   (c) The Assistant Commissioner for Engineering and Operations shall be a professional engineer qualified by training and experience in the design, construction and maintenance of highways, bridges, and other transportation facilities. He shall also serve as the State Highway Engineer.   (d) The Assistant Commissioner for Finance and Administration shall be a person qualified by training and experience relating to administration and financial control.  (e) Each assistant 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, which salary shall be not in excess of comparable salaries established by P.L. 1969, c. 194 (C. 52:14-15.104).  Amended 1972, c.164, s.4; 1984, c.162, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-10 - Assistants to assistant commissioner for engineering and operations; state highway engineer; deputy; chief engineers; appointment; qualifications; salary

27:1A-10. Assistants to assistant commissioner for engineering and operations; state highway engineer; deputy; chief engineers; appointment; qualifications; salary  (a) The commissioner shall appoint as assistants to the Assistant Commissioner for Engineering and Operations--State Highway Engineer, a Deputy State Highway Engineer and two chief engineers: for design and for construction and maintenance, respectively. The Deputy State Highway Engineer and each chief engineer shall serve at the pleasure of the commissioner and until his successor has been appointed and qualified. (b) The qualifications for the Deputy State Highway Engineer and the chief engineers shall be the same as those prescribed for the Assistant Commissioner for Engineering and Operations State Highway Engineer. (c) The Deputy State Highway Engineer and the chief engineers shall receive such salary as 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, which salary shall be not in excess of comparable salaries established by P.L. 1969, c. 194 (C. 52:14-15.104). L.1966, c. 301, s. 10. Amended by L.1972, c. 164, s. 6; L.1984, c. 162, s. 2, eff. Oct. 10, 1984.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-11 - Termination of employment of personnel holding office on effective date of act

27:1A-11. Termination of employment of personnel holding office on effective date of act  The persons in office as State Highway Engineer, assistant State Highway Engineers, Director of Planning, and Director of Administration on the effective date of this amendatory act shall continue to hold their respective offices under the new titles established by this amendatory act until their respective successors are appointed and have qualified. L.1966, c. 301, s. 11. Amended by L.1972, c. 164, s. 7.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-12 - Deputy commissioner; appointment; term of office; powers and duties; compensation

27:1A-12. Deputy commissioner; appointment; term of office; powers and duties; compensation  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.
NJ Rev Stat § 27:1A-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 27 - Highways|Section 27:1A-13 - Director of planning and research and deputy executive director; appointment; qualifications; salary; assistants

27:1A-13. Director of planning and research and deputy executive director; appointment; qualifications; salary; assistants  (a) The commissioner shall be assisted in the performance of his duties relating to transportation planning and research by a Director of Planning and Research who shall be appointed by the commissioner and serve at his pleasure. The Director of Planning and Research shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office, and shall receive such salary as may be established by the commissioner with the approval of the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting subject to the availability of funds. (b) The commissioner may also appoint a deputy executive director to serve at his pleasure as assistant to the executive director in the performance of general administrative duties as may be assigned. The deputy executive director shall be a person qualified by training and actual experience in public administration to perform the duties of his office, and 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, subject to the availability of funds. (c) The commissioner shall be assisted in the performance of his duties relating to coordinating the various modes of transportation and maximizing resources for the movement of people and goods by a Director of Modal Transportation Services who shall be appointed by the commissioner and serve at his pleasure. The Director of Modal Transportation Services shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office and 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, subject to the availability of funds. (d) The commissioner shall be assisted in the performance of his duties relating to the promotion and regulation of aeronautics by a Director of Aeronautics who shall be appointed by the commissioner and serve at his pleasure. The Director of Aeronautics shall be qualified by training and experience to perform the duties of his office and 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, subject to the availability of funds. L.1966, c. 301, s. 13. Amended by L.1972, c. 164, s. 9; L.1984, c. 162, s. 4, eff. Oct. 10, 1984.