I enjoyed seeing some of you at the 104th Annual New Jersey League of Municipalities (League) at the Atlantic City Convention Center.

The holidays are a special time of gathering with family, friends and loved ones. It’s a time when college students, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins pack up the car and drive many miles to be with those they care about.

We received great news back in September. The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) received an additional $100 million in federal funding from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).

“Out of the Box” Safety Improvement Project on Rt. 29 Demonstrates NJDOT’s Commitment to Communities NJDOT partners with Mayor and Senator to deliver on 20-year old request.

The last Commitment to Communities newsletter highlighted some of the wonderful volunteerism of New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) employees.

This summer has been a fun-filled, productive and rewarding adventure at the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

I am pleased to announce that the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) hosted an unprecedented “Commitment to Communities” Forum and Expo on June 27, 2019 at The College of New Jersey.

In the event of a formal Governor’s proclamation of a disaster and Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) concurrence, it is important to understand how to access Emergency Relief funds provided through the FHWA.

Budgetary planning is always one of the most challenging jobs for local governments. Last week, Governor Murphy and I announced that we are accelerating the Municipal Aid grants cycle to now be able to announce grant recipients by November ahead of the annual budget cycle.

First impressions are often our only impressions so the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) takes a vigorous proactive approach to not only ensuring that our roadways are safe and well maintained throughout the year, but that they are aesthetically pleasing and present our state in the best light.