This bill mandates the Commissioner of Transportation (DOT) to confirm the availability of park-and-ride options and prioritize their establishment near major warehouse facilities in New Jersey. A major warehouse facility is defined as any structure of at least 100,000 square feet used primarily for storing goods intended for sale. The commissioner is required to review existing park-and-ride lots and facilities in relation to these warehouses, and if no suitable options are found that could alleviate commuter traffic on local roads leading to major transit hubs, the commissioner must prioritize the creation of new park-and-ride facilities.
Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the commissioner must prepare and submit a report to the Governor and the Legislature every two years, detailing the number and locations of available park-and-ride lots near major warehouse facilities, as well as any new facilities established in the preceding two years. This initiative aims to improve commuter access and reduce traffic congestion associated with major warehouse operations.