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NJ SR77
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
James Holzapfel
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AI Summary
- New Jersey Senate resolution urging the U.S. Congress to dedicate additional federal funds for highway maintenance and infrastructure improvements in the state
- Cites 2016 TRIP report showing 37% of New Jersey roads in poor condition and 35% of bridges exhibiting significant deterioration or not meeting design standards
- Poor road conditions cost New Jersey motorists an estimated $3.9 billion annually in vehicle repairs and $6.2 billion in congestion-related delay costs (2016 figures)
- New Jersey spends more per mile on road and bridge maintenance than any other state, yet ranks 50th in urbanized area congestion and 47th in urban interstate pavement condition
- Emphasizes New Jersey's strategic location between two major metropolitan areas and proximity to the Port of New York and New Jersey, which handles over 3.3 million containers annually
Legislative Description
Urges United States Congress to dedicate additional federal funds for highway maintenance and infrastructure improvements in New Jersey.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
3/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation3/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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