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Projects & Programs

Annually, more than $2 billion in federal and state funding is invested in the northern and central New Jersey transportation system. This funding supports the construction of new highways, the resurfacing of roads, the rehabilitation of bridges, the acquisition of new transit equipment, the enhancement of goods movement facilities, creation of new shuttle bus routes and a host of other projects and programs.

However, with a large backlog of needed transportation improvements in the region and increasingly limited funding, the NJTPA faces difficult choices in selecting projects for implementation. Fortunately, the NJTPA has developed an effective process by which transportation improvements are planned and financed. This process is highlighted in this Projects & Programs section of the website which includes the following:

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Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) lists all projects and programs for which federal funds will be spent. This capital program allows the NJTPA Board to prioritize the needs identified in the 20-year Regional Transportation Plan. To be eligible for federal funds, a proposed project must be included in the NJTPA-approved TIP.The TIP covers a four-year span and is updated every year. It spells out the anticipated schedule and cost for each phase of the project.

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Mobility Programs

The NJTPA works with a host of agencies around the state in promoting improved mobility, environment protection and other goals. Among the mobility programs it supports and helps coordinate are:

  • Coordinated Human Services Transportation Plan (CHSTP) addresses transportation for seniors, people with disabilities, and low income commuters.
  • Job Access Reverse Commute (JARC), a grant program assists localities to develop services that connect low income persons to jobs and other employment related services;
  • Transportation Management Associations (TMAs), non-profit, organizations that work with employers and governments to expand transportation options;
  • Alternative Fuels, promoting the use of biodiesal, natural gas, ethanol and other fuels that will help reduce air pollution and improve energy efficiency.
  • Local CMAQ Mobility Initiatives - Shared Ride Program, a funding program for ridesharing, transit usage, travel demand management and traffic mitigation projects that improve air quality.
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Project Development
Because the region’s needs far outstrip available resources, the NJTPA Board must choose the most pressing – and practical – needs to tackle. Dealing with some concerns may involve in-depth study of a variety of strategies and alternatives. Others (such as repairing a bridge) may involve more straightforward engineering questions. In either case, the needs the region will address are included in the PDWP, the list of all project-specific transportation planning work underway in the region. The PDWP contains a variety of work, from technical studies focusing on highly specific, localized issues to major corridor studies that cover large stretches of the regional transportation system.

 

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Project Info and Status (NOTIS)

The NJTPA Online Transportation Information System or NOTIS offers citizens an interactive online tool to search and map a wide range of information about transportation projects and studies in the region.

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