This bill mandates the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to enhance its annual report to the Governor and Legislature regarding the condition of roadway pavements. The report must now include detailed information on pothole repair projects, such as the number of repairs completed, the costs associated with these projects, the resources allocated, and estimated timeframes for maintenance and emergency repairs. Additionally, the bill requires the DOT to conduct a lifecycle cost analysis of pavement surfaces, which will assess historical maintenance and repair costs, as well as user costs related to pothole damage claims.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that both the annual report and the lifecycle cost analysis findings must be made publicly accessible on the DOT's internet website. This increased transparency aims to provide the public with a clearer understanding of the state's roadway maintenance efforts and the financial implications of pavement management. The bill is set to take effect immediately but will only apply to reports issued after the first fiscal year following its enactment.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 27:1B-21.24, 27:1B-21.25