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A bill (A5570) that requires motorists to safely pass both pedestrians and bicyclists alike came into effect on March 1, 2022. The bill was signed into law by Governor Phil Murphy on August 5, 2021. Motorists are now required to pass bicyclists and pedestrians with at least four feet of distance or by traveling under 25 miles per hour under certain conditions. The law imposes a $100 to $500 fine if a motorist is found violating the law. This law comes in response to a significant increase in bicycle and pedestrian deaths in New Jersey and the United States in 2020. The New Jersey Bike & Walk Coalition published further information on the law and on what everyone can do to make NJ roads safer. Image credit- NJ Bike & Walk Coalition
The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) has added 17 more vehicle types to its online platform, giving owners of specialized vehicles the same time and trip saving options many NJ motorists enjoy. The addition of taxis, limousines, school buses, farm use vehicles, tow trucks, ambulances, and others to the online registration renewal system will also mean greater capacity at NJMVC centers across the state for compulsory in person services. According to NJMVC Chief Administrator Sue Fulton this change “will impact more than 80,000 vehicles in New Jersey.” The press release from the NJMVC can be found here.
 This past February, the New Jersey Department of Transportation awarded a combined total of $1.4 million to the Monmouth County municipalities of Englishtown, Asbury Park, and Red Bank. The state funded Safe Streets to Transit Program, also conferred funding to 16 other municipalities in New Jersey, bringing the state total to $8.6 million for Fiscal Year 2022. This will allow for municipalities to make improvements to sidewalks, crosswalks, and intersection signals near transit stops and stations. Additional information can be found here. Image credit- Monmouth County
Since 2018, NJ TRANSIT has not increased its fares for riders on any of the services they provide to the public. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced on February 28, 2022 that fares will continue at their current rates until at least early 2023. This advantage to riders comes in addition to funds being allocated for Wi-Fi installation onboard all NJ TRANSIT buses, a renovation of Newark-Penn Station, investments in infrastructure, and improvements in on time performance for bus, rail, and light rail customers. Additional information can be found here.
 As winter folds into spring, cracks and potholes in roadway pavement may widen and deepen more rapidly. This time of year is especially prone to the formation of potholes due to the season’s temperature fluctuations, which regularly freeze and thaw trapped moisture, breaking down the roadbed with each vehicle that drives over the pavement. The American Automobile Association (AAA) has provided some tips on how to limit the impact to your car and wallet as more potholes form. If you come across a pothole during a drive in Monmouth County, you can use this link to find and alert the appropriate government authority to conduct repairs. Safe travels! Image credit- AAA
NJ TRANSIT has been awarded federal funding for the study of transit-oriented development along the U.S. Route 9 corridor in Middlesex and Monmouth Counties. The study will examine land use adjacent to bus stops between the Old Bridge Park and Ride and the Aldrich Park and Ride in Howell. The project area extends over a distance of 21 miles along the state-maintained highway and will pass through five Monmouth County municipalities. Additional information can be found here.
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