This bill mandates the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to create a public awareness campaign aimed at educating the public about the dangers associated with trains and railroad tracks, as well as promoting safe practices for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians near these areas. The campaign is required to be reviewed and updated annually to ensure its effectiveness and relevance.
Additionally, the bill requires NJT, in collaboration with the Commissioner of Transportation and the Board of Public Utilities, to assess and enhance safety signage at all railroad crossings within one year of the bill's effective date, ensuring compliance with federal laws and regulations. The NJT is also tasked with adopting necessary rules and regulations to implement these provisions, with the act taking effect immediately upon passage.