The bill establishes the New Jersey Target Zero Commission, which will operate under the Department of Transportation and consist of 13 members, including various state commissioners and executive directors from transportation-related agencies. The commission's primary purpose is to study and review traffic safety, focusing on access, equity, and mobility for all road users. It aims to advise the Governor, Legislature, and Department of Transportation on policies and programs to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2040. The commission is required to hold public hearings, develop a comprehensive action plan, and promote effective data collection and dissemination regarding traffic safety.

To fulfill its duties, the commission will identify data-driven strategies, create an interactive website for public information, and provide guidance to local governments on developing their own target zero plans. Additionally, it will report annually on its findings and activities, including statistics on road traffic fatalities and serious injuries. The bill emphasizes a safe system approach to traffic safety, which acknowledges human vulnerability and aims for proactive measures to prevent accidents. The commission is expected to adopt its action plan within 12 months of the bill's effective date.