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2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-28 - Real property may be conveyed to authority by government entity

27:25A-28. Real property may be conveyed to authority by government entity
28. Any government entity, notwithstanding any contrary provision of law, is authorized to lease, lend, grant or convey to the authority at its request upon the terms and conditions as the governing body or other proper agencies of the government entity may deem reasonable and fair and without the necessity for any advertisement, order of court or other action, other than the authorizing resolution or other formal action of the government entity, any real property or personal property or interest therein which may be necessary or convenient to effectuate the purposes of the authority, including public highways, feeder roads, transportation projects and other real property already devoted to public use.
At any time as the authority undertakes to construct any part of a project and acquires any portion of a State highway route as part of that project, the jurisdiction of the department over that portion shall cease. No property of the State, other than riparian lands or lands under water and similar lands or interest therein referred to in Title 12 of the Revised Statutes shall be granted, leased or conveyed to the authority except upon payment to the State of the price therefor.
L.1991,c.252,s.28.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-29 - County, municipality may cooperate with authority in projects

27:25A-29. County, municipality may cooperate with authority in projects
29. For the purpose of aiding and cooperating in the acquisition, construction, or operation of any 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 to 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.1991,c.252,s.29.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-30 - Amount of departmental costs, expenses certified to authority

27:25A-30. Amount of departmental costs, expenses certified to authority
30. If the department shall have incurred or paid any costs or expenses with respect to a project or with respect to preliminary studies of the feasibility or location thereof, the commissioner may from time to time certify the amount thereof to the authority. Immediately upon the first ensuing issuance by the authority of any bonds or notes for financing the project, the amount of the costs and expenses so certified by the commissioner shall be reimbursed by the authority to the State from funds available to the authority.
L.1991,c.252,s.30.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-31 - Authority property exempt from execution

27:25A-31. Authority property exempt from execution
31. All property of the authority, except any property which is subjected to a lien to secure any bonds or notes issued by the authority, shall be exempt from levy and sale by virtue of an execution and no execution or other judicial process shall issue against the same, nor shall any such judgment against the authority be a charge or lien upon its property; provided that nothing herein contained shall apply to or limit the rights of the holders of any bonds or notes to pursue any remedy for the enforcement of any pledge or lien given by the authority on its revenues or other moneys.
L.1991,c.252,s.31.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-32 - Authority projects declared public property; exemption from State taxes

27:25A-32. Authority projects declared public property; exemption from State taxes
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-33 - Authority deposits, banking transactions

27:25A-33. Authority deposits, banking transactions
33. All banks, trust companies, savings banks, investment companies and other persons carrying on a banking business are each authorized to give to the authority a good and sufficient undertaking with the sureties as shall be approved by the authority to the effect that the bank or banking institution shall faithfully keep and pay over to the order of or upon the warrant of the authority or its authorized agent all those funds as may be deposited with it by the authority and agreed interest thereon, at the times and upon the demands as may be agreed to with the authority or, in lieu of these sureties, deposit with the authority or its authorized agent or any trustee therefor or for the holders of any bonds or notes, as collateral, these securities as the authority may approve. The deposits of the authority may be evidenced or secured by a depository collateral agreement in that form and upon the terms and conditions as may be agreed upon by the authority and at the bank or banking institution.
L.1991,c.252,s.33.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-34 - Investment in authority bonds, notes permitted

27:25A-34. Investment in authority bonds, notes permitted
34. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other law, the State and all public officers, municipalities, counties, political subdivisions and public bodies and agencies thereof, all banks, bankers, trust companies, savings banks and institutions, building and loan associations, investment companies, savings and loan associations, and other persons carrying on a banking or investment 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 this act, and these bonds and notes shall be authorized security for any and all public deposits.
L.1991,c.252,s.34.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-35 - Submission of reports by authority

27:25A-35. Submission of reports by authority
35. Notwithstanding any inconsistent provisions of this act or any other law, the authority shall submit to the Governor, the commissioner, the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the General Assembly, and the State Treasurer, the following reports:
a. Within 90 days after the end of each fiscal year, a complete and detailed report of the following:
(1) Its operations and accomplishments during the completed fiscal year;
(2) Its receipts and disbursements or revenues and expenses during that year in accordance with the categories and classifications established by the authority for its own operating and capital outlay purposes and as may be requested by the commissioner and the State Treasurer;
(3) Its assets and liabilities at the end of the fiscal year, including the status of reserve, depreciation, special or other funds including debits and credits of these funds;
(4) A schedule of bonds and notes outstanding at the end of the fiscal year; and
(5) A list of all contracts exceeding $100,000 entered into during the fiscal year.
b. By a date established by the commissioner, a business plan for the authority and for each of its operating divisions. The business plan shall include the following information and any additional information required by the commissioner:
(1) A statement of the goals and objectives of the authority;
(2) A statement of the strategies, including a resource allocation strategy, for achieving the stated objectives and performance measurements for evaluating the achievement of these objectives;
(3) A list of specific standards for defining a state of good repair for each project and pavement management plans, bridge management plans, or other appropriate infrastructure renewal and preservation plans for achieving and maintaining these standards;
(4) An annual operating and maintenance budget and an annual capital budget; and
(5) A five year capital plan.
The commissioner shall review, approve, approve with conditions, or disapprove the capital budget and the capital plan submitted pursuant to this section within 15 working days of receipt of the budget and plan. The authority shall not expend or obligate any funds pursuant to the capital budget until the capital budget has been approved by the commissioner. The commissioner may provide for amendments to the capital budget and the capital plan.
L.1991,c.252,s.35.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-36 - Financial, management audits

27:25A-36. Financial, management audits
36. a. The authority shall cause a financial audit of its books and accounts to be made at least once each year by certified public accountants and a copy thereof shall be filed with the State Treasurer.
b. Not less than once every five years the authority shall cause a management audit of its operational effectiveness and efficiency to be conducted by an independent consulting firm selected by the authority from a list of at least five such firms provided by the Director of the Division of Budget and Accounting in the Department of the Treasury. No firm which has performed a financial audit of the authority in the five years previous to an impending management audit shall be selected by the authority to perform that impending management audit.
A copy of the management audit shall be filed in the same manner as the copy of the reports required to be submitted pursuant to section 35 of this act. In addition, the officials receiving a copy of the management audit also shall receive a copy of the recommendations or comments of the consultant concerning the management or operation of any of the authority's resources or programs.
The first management audit to be conducted pursuant to this subsection shall commence within three years of the effective date of this act.
The cost of the audits required by this section may be treated as a part of the cost of a project.
L.1991,c.252,s.36.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-37 - Conflicts of interest, penalty

27:25A-37. Conflicts of interest, penalty
37. Any member, agent or employee of the authority who is interested, either directly or indirectly, in any contract of another with the authority or the sale of any property, either real or personal, to the authority, shall be guilty of a crime of the fourth degree.
L.1991,c.252,s.37.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-38 - Regulations for outdoor advertising on Atlantic City Expressway

27:25A-38. Regulations for outdoor advertising on Atlantic City Expressway
38. The erection, use or maintenance of any structure for the display of outdoor advertising on the Atlantic City Expressway shall be consistent with the provisions of P.L.1959, c.191 (C.54:40-50 et seq.) and P.L.1979, c.111 (C.13:18A-1 et seq.) and the regulations promulgated pursuant to those laws.
L.1991,c.252,s.38.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-39 - State may require authority to redeem, pay bonds or notes

27:25A-39. State may require authority to redeem, pay bonds or notes
39. The State shall have the right, upon furnishing the authority with sufficient funds therefor, to require the authority to redeem, pay or cause to be paid, at or prior to maturity, in whole or in part, any bonds or notes issued by the authority under this act, provided that the redemption or payment shall be made in accordance with the provisions of any contract entered into by the authority with the holders of the bonds or notes.
L.1991,c.252,s.39.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-40 - Powers limited against State property

27:25A-40. Powers limited against State property
40. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize or empower the authority to:
a. Vacate, close, connect with, adjust, relocate, cross or otherwise physically affect any State highway without written approval by the commissioner; or
b. Acquire State property or any interest therein by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
L.1991,c.252,s.40.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-41 - Authority may enter lands, waters, premises

27:25A-41. Authority may enter lands, waters, premises
41. The authority and its authorized agents and employees may enter upon any lands, waters and premises other than State property for the purpose of making surveys, soundings, drillings and examinations as it may deem necessary or convenient for the purposes of this act, and this entry shall not be deemed a trespass, nor shall the entry for this purpose 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 those activities.
L.1991,c.252,s.41.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-42 - State not to limit, alter rights or powers vested in authority

27:25A-42. State not to limit, alter rights or powers vested in authority
42. The State of New Jersey does hereby pledge to and covenant and agree with the holders of any bonds or notes issued by the authority or other entity pursuant to the provisions of this act that the State will not limit or alter the rights or powers vested in the authority to acquire, construct, maintain and operate any project, or to perform and fulfill the terms of any agreement made with the holders of the bonds or notes, or to fix, establish, charge and collect tolls or other charges as may be convenient or necessary to produce sufficient revenues to meet all expenses of the authority and fulfill the terms of any contract with another entity or any agreement made with the holders of the bonds or notes, and that the State will not in any way impair the rights or remedies of the holders or modify in any way the exemptions from taxation provided for in this act, until the bonds and notes, together with interest thereon, with interest on any unpaid installments of interest, and all costs and expenses in connection with any action or proceedings by or on behalf of such holders, are fully met and discharged or provided for.
L.1991,c.252,s.42.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-43 - South Jersey Transportation Authority, sales of "Jersey Fresh," "Made With Jersey Fresh" products at service areas along the Atlantic City Expressway.

27:25A-43 South Jersey Transportation Authority, sales of "Jersey Fresh," "Made With Jersey Fresh" products at service areas along the Atlantic City Expressway.
2. a. The South Jersey Transportation Authority shall adopt, in consultation with the Department of Agriculture and pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), rules and regulations to provide for and encourage the sale of agricultural products labeled "Jersey Fresh", other agricultural or horticultural products grown and raised in the State, and "Made With Jersey Fresh" products that are baked or made with "Jersey Fresh" products, at service areas along the Atlantic City Expressway. These rules and regulations shall include, but need not be limited to, provisions allowing for:
(1) the selection of appropriate service areas;
(2) the designation of locations for such sales at selected service areas;
(3) procedures for growers and sellers of agricultural or horticultural products, and bakers and producers of "Made With Jersey Fresh" products, to use these designated sales locations; and
(4) compliance with the rules and regulations adopted by the State Board of Agriculture pursuant to section 3 of P.L.2008, c.40 (C.4:1-11.2).
b. To the extent necessary, appropriate, and practicable, the South Jersey Turnpike Authority shall initiate discussions with contracted vendors at service areas concerning the promotion and sale of agricultural products labeled "Jersey Fresh" and other agricultural or horticultural products, and "Made With Jersey Fresh" baked goods and other food products, at service areas and shall incorporate any necessary provisions in the contracts of the vendors to allow for the promotion and sale of these products at service areas along the Atlantic City Expressway.
L.2008, c.40, s.2; amended 2010, c.111, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-44 - Equipment provided by South Jersey Transportation Authority.

27:25A-44 Equipment provided by South Jersey Transportation Authority.
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-45 - Certain roadway markings prohibited on roads under jurisdiction of South Jersey Transportation Authority; rules, regulations.

27:25A-45 Certain roadway markings prohibited on roads under jurisdiction of South Jersey Transportation Authority; rules, regulations.
4. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of P.L.1991, c.252 (C.27:25A-1 et seq.) or any rule or regulation to the contrary, no markings made with paint that has been mixed, in whole or in part, with reflective glass beads containing more than 100 parts per million inorganic arsenic, as determined by x-ray fluorescence, shall be placed on, or along, any South Jersey Transportation Authority expressway project, right-of-way, or other real property owned by or under the administration, jurisdiction, or control of the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
b. The South Jersey Transportation Authority shall adopt, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), any rules and regulations that may be necessary to implement the provisions of this section.
L.2011, c.212, s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-46 - Definitions.

27:25A-46 Definitions.
7. As used in sections 7 through 9 of P.L.2013, c.130 (C.27:25A-46 through C.27:25A-48):
"Acknowledgement sign" means a sign that is intended to inform the traveling public that a highway-related service, product, or monetary contribution has been sponsored by a person, firm, or entity and which meets all design and placement guidelines for acknowledgement signs as established pursuant to the provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways and all sign design principles provided in the federal Standard Highway Signs and Markings Book.
"Advertising sign" means a sign that is intended to promote commercial products or services through the use of slogans and information and informs the public on where to obtain the products or services.
"Authority" means the South Jersey Transportation Authority established pursuant to P.L.1991, c.252 (C.27:25A-1 et seq.).
"Highway" means the Atlantic City Expressway; its shoulders and sidewalks; the airspace above and below the Expressway; areas for drainage, utilities, landscaping, berms, and fencing along the Expressway; and any expressway project as defined in section 3 of P.L.1991, c.252 (C.27:25A-3).
"Sponsorship agreement" means an agreement or contract between the authority and a person, firm, or entity to be acknowledged for a highway-related service, product, or monetary contribution provided.
"Sponsorship program" means a program administered by the authority, that complies with pertinent federal laws, rules, regulations, and orders, and allows a person, firm, or entity to sponsor authority operational activities or other highway-related services or programs through the provision of a highway-related service, product, or monetary contribution.
L.2013, c.130, s.7.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-47 - Establishment of sponsorship program.

27:25A-47 Establishment of sponsorship program.
8. a. There is established in the authority a sponsorship program to allow for private sponsorship of authority operational activities or other highway-related services or programs.
b. The authority shall adopt a policy on sponsorship agreements consistent with pertinent federal laws, rules, regulations, and orders to administer the program established pursuant to this section. The policy shall:
(1) include language requiring the authority to terminate a sponsorship agreement if it determines the sponsorship agreement or acknowledgement sign present a safety concern, interferes with the free and safe flow of traffic, or is not in the public interest;
(2) describe the sponsors and sponsorship agreements that are acceptable and consistent with applicable State and federal laws;
(3) require that any monetary contribution received through the program be used solely for highway purposes;
(4) include a requirement that a person, firm, or entity shall comply with the State's "Law Against Discrimination," P.L.1945, c.169 (C.10:5-1 et seq.) to be eligible to participate in the program; and
(5) be approved by the Federal Highway Administration's New Jersey Division Office.
c. Under the sponsorship program established pursuant to this section, the authority may enter into a sponsorship agreement with a person, firm, or entity to receive a highway-related service, product, or monetary contribution in exchange for acknowledging the person, firm, or entity on an acknowledgement sign. A sponsorship agreement concerning any portion of the interstate highway system shall be subject to approval by the Federal Highway Administration.
d. Nothing in this section shall permit the use of or erection of any advertising sign as part of a sponsorship program authorized pursuant to P.L.2013, c.130 (C.27:7-44.18 et al.).
L.2013, c.130, s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-48 - Rules or regulations.

27:25A-48 Rules or regulations.
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-49 - Public telephone, free drinking water unnecessary for participation in sign program along Atlantic City Expressway.

27:25A-49 Public telephone, free drinking water unnecessary for participation in sign program along Atlantic City Expressway.
3. a. Notwithstanding the provisions of any law, rule, or regulation to the contrary, and consistent with federal law, a facility shall not be required to have a public telephone or free drinking water available in order to participate in any specific service sign program, as implemented by the South Jersey Transportation Authority.
b. As used in this section, "specific service sign program" means a program that provides for the installation and maintenance of signs along the Atlantic City Expressway that identify and provide directional information to motorists for gas, food, lodging, camping, and attraction facilities, including, but not limited to, a tourist-oriented directional sign program, a specific service logo sign program, or a highway sponsorship sign program.
L.2015, c.139, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-50 - Use of native vegetation by South Jersey Transportation Authority.

27:25A-50 Use of native vegetation by South Jersey Transportation Authority.
3. 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 South Jersey Transportation 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 South Jersey Transportation 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 South Jersey Transportation 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.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:25A-51 - Program established by South Jersey Transportation Authority.

27:25A-51 Program established by South Jersey Transportation Authority.
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26-2 - Legislative findings and declarations

27:26-2. Legislative findings and declarations
The Legislature finds and declares that:
New Jersey's transportation needs are being threatened by the growing energy shortage which this nation faces. In addition, this State has many roads which are heavily congested during commuting hours, resulting in the unnecessary usage of gasoline and in lengthy delays for the traveling public. There are presently no energy efficient alternatives such as public transportation for many citizens in New Jersey which would reduce the number of single occupancy, private automobiles on the road.
Therefore, the Legislature wishes to encourage ridesharing programs which will help reduce traffic congestion, conserve gasoline consumption and promote the mobility needs of the public. One important way to address these problems is to encourage employers and employees to form ridesharing arrangements. However, employers have been reluctant to support such activities because of their potential liability to employees and others. The Legislature, therefore, finds that it is in the public interest to promote ridesharing arrangements through employer sponsorship and promotional activities by exempting employers from certain liabilities they might incur as a result of their promotion or sponsorship of certain types of employee ridesharing programs.
L.1981, c. 413, s. 2, eff. Jan. 7, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26-3 - Definitions

27:26-3. Definitions
As used in this act:
a. "Ridesharing" means the transportation of persons in a motor vehicle, with a maximum carrying capacity of not more than 15 passengers, including the driver, where such transportation is incidental to the purpose of the driver. The term shall include such ridesharing arrangements known as carpools and vanpools.
b. "Van-pooling" means eight or more persons commuting on a daily basis to and from work by means of a vehicle with a seating arrangement designed to carry 8 to 15 adult passengers.
c. "Carpool" means two or more persons commuting on a daily basis to and from work by means of a vehicle with a seating capacity of 9 passengers or less.
L.1981, c. 413, s. 3, eff. Jan. 7, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26-4 - Employers; immunity from liability

27:26-4. Employers; immunity from liability
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26-5 - Compensation of employee for travel time

27:26-5. Compensation of employee for travel time
An employee who participates in a ridesharing arrangement between his or her place of residence and place of employment, or termini near such places, shall not be entitled to compensation by his or her employer for such travel time, and the wage provisions in Title 34 shall not apply during this travel period, unless the employee is required to participate in the ridesharing arrangement as a condition of his or her employment.
L.1981, c. 413, s. 5, eff. Jan. 7, 1982.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-3 - Definitions relative to travel demand management.

27:26A-3 Definitions relative to travel demand management.
3. As used in this amendatory and supplementary act:
"Alternative means of commuting" means travel between a person's place of residence and place of employment or termini near those places, other than in a motor vehicle occupied by one person. Alternative means of commuting include, but are not limited to, public transportation, car pools, van pools, bus pools, ferries, bicycling, telecommuting, and walking, which may be used in conjunction with such strategies as flextime, staggered work hours, compressed work weeks, and like measures.
"Clean Air Act" means the federal Clean Air Act, as amended by Pub.L.101-549 (42 U.S.C. s. 7401 et seq.) and as subsequently amended or supplemented.
"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of Transportation.
"Commuter transportation benefit" means the cost to employers of providing benefits to an employee for utilizing an alternative means of commuting and the cost of providing services and facilities which would encourage or facilitate use by employees of alternative means of commuting. The benefit shall include the costs of parking by employees at park-and-ride lots.
"Department" means the New Jersey Department of Transportation.
"Employee" shall have the same meaning as provided in the "unemployment compensation law," (R.S.43:21-1 et seq.).
"Employer" shall have the same meaning as provided in the "unemployment compensation law," (R.S.43:21-1 et seq.).
"Pre-tax transportation fringe benefit" means a pre-tax election transportation fringe benefit that provides commuter highway vehicle and transit benefits, consistent with the provisions and limits of section 132(f)(1) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. s.132(f)(1)) at the maximum benefit levels allowable under federal law, to be deducted for those programs from an employee's gross income pursuant to section 132(f)(2) of the United States Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. s.132(f)(2)).
"Program" means the Travel Demand Management Program established pursuant to section 5 of P.L.1992, c.32 (C.27:26A-5) and continued pursuant to P.L.1996, c.121 (C.27:26A-4.1 et al.).
"Transportation management association" or "TMA" means a nonprofit corporation approved by the department as coordinating transportation services, including but not limited to public transportation, van pools, car pools, bicycling, and pedestrian modes, as well as strategies such as flex time, staggered work hours, and compressed work weeks, for corporations, employees, developers, individuals, and other groups.
"Travel demand management" or "TDM" means a system of actions whose purpose is to alleviate traffic-related problems through improved management of vehicle trip demand. These actions, which are primarily directed at commuter travel, are structured to reduce the dependence on and use of single occupancy vehicles, or to alter the timing of travel to other, less congested time periods or both.
L.1992, c.32, s.3; amended 1996, c.121, s.5; 2019, c.38, s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-4 - Analysis of data, development of strategy

27:26A-4. Analysis of data, development of strategy
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-4.1 - Submission of revision of State Implementation Plan

27:26A-4.1. Submission of revision of State Implementation Plan
1. As authorized by Section 182(d)(1) of the Clean Air Act as amended by Pub.L.104-70, the Commissioner of Environmental Protection shall submit a revision of the State Implementation Plan submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to the Clean Air Act removing provisions of the State Implementation Plan requiring employers to reduce work-related vehicle trips and miles traveled by employees.
L.1996,c.121,s.1.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-4.2 - Compliance with Clean Air Act; rules, regulations; report

27:26A-4.2. Compliance with Clean Air Act; rules, regulations; report
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-4.3 - Registration as participant in voluntary employer trip reduction program

27:26A-4.3. Registration as participant in voluntary employer trip reduction program
3. In order to certify to the Director of the Division of Taxation, in the Department of the Treasury, eligibility for the tax benefits provided under section 1 of P.L.1993, c.150 (C.27:26A-15) and section 1 of P.L.1993, c.108 (C.54A:6-23), the Commissioner of Transportation shall adopt regulations, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), establishing the procedure by which an employer may register with the Department of Transportation as a participant in a voluntary employer trip reduction program and the criteria to be met by that employer trip reduction program using alternative means of commuting to receive certification for providing commuter transportation benefits.
L.1996,c.121,s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-4.4 - Transfer of balances in "Travel Demand Management Program Account"

27:26A-4.4. Transfer of balances in "Travel Demand Management Program Account"
4. All balances remaining in the "Travel Demand Management Program Account" created pursuant to section 9 of P.L.1992, c.32 (C.27:26A-9) are hereby transferred to the Department of Transportation for use by the department to effectuate the purposes of this 1996 amendatory and supplementary act, including, but not limited to, grants to transportation management associations (TMA's).
L.1996,c.121,s.4.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-8 - Development of public education program

27:26A-8. Development of public education program
8. The department, in cooperation with the Department of Commerce, Energy and Economic Development, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Education, shall develop a comprehensive public education program on the benefits of travel demand management. The public education program shall focus its efforts on the driving public and it shall be an element of the travel demand management program.
L.1992,c.32,s.8.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-16 - Availability of pre-tax transportation fringe benefit for certain employees.

27:26A-16 Availability of pre-tax transportation fringe benefit for certain employees.
2. a. Every employer in the State of New Jersey that employs at least 20 persons shall offer to all of that employer's employees the opportunity to utilize a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit.
b. Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection a. of this section, an employer shall not be required to offer the opportunity to utilize a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement until the expiration of any collective bargaining agreement covering those employees that is in effect on the effective date of P.L.2019, c.38 (C.27:26A-16 et al.).
c. If an employee is employed by the federal government and that employee is eligible for a benefit through the person's employment with the federal government for a transit benefit that is equal to or greater than a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit, then the federal government shall not be required to provide those employees the opportunity to utilize a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit.
L.2019, c.38, s.2.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-17 - Violations, civil penalties.

27:26A-17 Violations, civil penalties.
3. Any employer found to be in violation of the requirement provided in section 2 of P.L.2019, c.38 (C.27:26A-16) shall be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $100 and not more than $250 for a first violation. An employer shall have 90 days to offer a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit before the civil penalty is imposed. After 90 days, each additional 30-day period in which an employer fails to offer a pre-tax transportation fringe benefit shall constitute a subsequent violation and a civil penalty of $250 shall be imposed for each subsequent violation. A civil penalty shall not be imposed on any individual employer more than once in any 30-day period. Any penalty incurred under this section may be recovered with costs, and, if applicable, interest charges, in a summary proceeding pursuant to the "Penalty Enforcement Law of 1999," P.L.1999, c.274 (C.2A:58-10 et seq.).
The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development shall ensure compliance with the requirement provided in section 2 of P.L.2019, c.38 (C.27:26A-16) and may issue citations for violations as provided for in this section.
L.2019, c.38, s.3.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-18 - Public awareness campaign.

27:26A-18 Public awareness campaign.
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.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:26A-19 - Rules, regulations.

27:26A-19 Rules, regulations.
5. The Commissioner of Labor and Workforce Development, pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L.1968, c.410 (C.52:14B-1 et seq.), shall adopt rules and regulations, in consultation with TMAs, transit agencies in the State, and third-party transit benefit providers concerning the administration and enforcement of the pre-tax transportation fringe benefit requirements of P.L.2019, c.38 (C.27:26A-16 et al.) in a manner that is most compatible with current practices for providing pre-tax transportation fringe benefits.
L.2019, c.38, s.5.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:27-1 - "Monorail" defined

27:27-1. "Monorail" defined
As used in P.L. 1983, c. 295 and this 1985 amendatory and supplementary act, "monorail" means any type of transportation system in which manned or unmanned vehicles are operated on fixed guideways along an exclusive easement or right-of-way, but excluding conventional railroads.
L. 1985, c. 538, s. 6, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:27-2 - Transportation responsibility

27:27-2. Transportation responsibility
The Department of Transportation shall have exclusive responsibility for assisting in the development of monorail systems except where otherwise provided by law. The Commissioner of Transportation, in cooperation with State departments, commissions, authorities, and other State agencies and with interested private individuals and organizations, shall be the exclusive coordinator of plans and policies for the utilization of monorail systems under the jurisdiction of the Department of Transportation.
L. 1985, c. 538, s. 7, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:27-3 - Functions, powers, duties

27:27-3. Functions, powers, duties
Except as otherwise provided by law, the Commissioner of Transportation shall have the following functions, powers and duties:
a. Approve or reject any proposed monorail project, including its route;
b. Set fares for monorail systems; and
c. Establish safety standards for the operation of monorail systems.
L. 1985, c. 538, s. 8, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:27-4 - Report to commission

27:27-4. Report to commission
Any authority or agency proposing a monorail project and not subject to approval pursuant to subsection a. of section 8 of this act shall report to the commission its intentions concerning the proposed project.
L. 1985, c. 538, s. 9, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 27 - Highways › Section 27:27-5 - Rules, regulations

27:27-5. Rules, regulations
The Commissioner of Transportation shall adopt rules and regulations pursuant to the "Administrative Procedure Act," P.L. 1968, c. 410 (C. 52:14B-1 et seq.) to effectuate the purposes of sections 7 through 9 of this act.
L. 1985, c. 538, s. 10, eff. Jan. 21, 1986; per s.12, expired on January 21, 1991.
2023 New Jersey Revised Statutes › Title 28 - Historic Memorials, Monuments and Sites › Section 28:1-4 - Rules and regulations; seal

28:1-4. Rules and regulations; seal
The commission may adopt rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the provisions of this article, for the proper disposition and administration of any property to which it may acquire title or gain control under the provisions of this article. The commission may adopt a seal for the proper authentication of its acts.