This bill amends the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act to incorporate boardwalks into the transportation local aid program. It expands the definition of "public highways" to include boardwalks and promenades, ensuring that counties and municipalities receive local aid funding for maintaining boardwalks equivalent to that for road maintenance. The bill modifies the allocation formula for state aid to include boardwalk mileage alongside county and municipal road mileage, thereby providing equitable funding for 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 Year 2026 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. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

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