This bill amends existing New Jersey transportation law to incorporate boardwalks into the local aid program, thereby allowing for Local Aid Infrastructure Fund grants specifically for boardwalk projects. The definition of "public highways" is expanded to include boardwalks, promenades, bicycle and pedestrian pathways, and related structures. Additionally, the formula for distributing state aid to counties and municipalities is revised to account for boardwalk mileage alongside traditional road mileage, ensuring that local governments receive equivalent funding for maintaining both types of infrastructure.
Furthermore, the bill mandates that starting in State Fiscal Year 2022 and continuing through 2031, at least $4 million annually from the Local Aid Infrastructure Fund must be allocated for grants supporting the construction, reconstruction, or repair of boardwalks and promenades. This initiative aims to enhance funding for boardwalk maintenance and development, recognizing their importance as public infrastructure.
Statutes affected: Introduced: 27:1B-3, 27:1B-25