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NJ A543

NJ A543
Requires construction of sidewalks along certain routes within certain radius of public schools.


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Introduced
01/11/2022
In Committee
01/11/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2024

Introduced Session

2022-2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Under the bill, a county or municipality, at the public expense, is to provide for the construction and maintenance of sidewalks within a two-mile radius of an elementary public school and a two and one half-mile radius of a secondary public school, on all portions of the county's or the municipality's streets that are located along hazardous routes that students use to walk to and from school. A county or municipality may use funds collected from permits, donations, county, federal, and State grants, and any other funds to provide for the construction and maintenance of sidewalks as required by the bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires counties and municipalities to construct and maintain sidewalks within a two-mile radius of elementary public schools and a two-and-a-half-mile radius of secondary public schools, along routes deemed hazardous for students walking to and from school. Counties and municipalities can use funds from permits, donations, grants, and other sources to pay for the construction and maintenance of these sidewalks.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/11/2022)

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