This bill amends New Jersey's transportation local aid program to include boardwalks as part of the definition of public highways, thereby allowing counties and municipalities to receive funding for the maintenance of boardwalks similar to that of roads. Specifically, it modifies the funding distribution formula to incorporate boardwalk mileage alongside county and municipal road mileage, ensuring that local governments receive equivalent aid for maintaining both types of infrastructure.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the Commissioner of Transportation allocate a minimum of $4 million annually from the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund for boardwalk projects from State Fiscal Years 2022 through 2031. This funding is intended to support the construction, reconstruction, or repair of boardwalks and promenades, thereby enhancing the state's transportation infrastructure and promoting public access to coastal areas.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27:1B-3, 27:1B-25