NJ SR27

Urges the United States Congress to provide additional federal funding for highway maintenance and infrastructure improvements in New Jersey

Cites that 37% of New Jersey roads were in poor condition and 35% of bridges exhibited significant deterioration or failed to meet design standards, according to a 2016 TRIP report

Notes that poor road conditions cost New Jersey motorists approximately $3.9 billion annually in vehicle repairs and operating costs, plus $6.2 billion in congestion-related delays

Highlights New Jersey's strategic location between major metropolitan areas and near the Port of New York and New Jersey, which handles over 3.3 million containers annually, making infrastructure investment critical for regional and national commerce

Points out that New Jersey receives only a fraction of highway funding dollars compared to the taxes it sends to the federal government, creating a funding disparity that needs to be addressed