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This resolution urges the United States Congress to provide additional federal funding for highway maintenance and infrastructure improvements in New Jersey, based on several key findings. The resolution highlights that New Jersey has approximately 39,000 miles of public roadways, with a 2016 report indicating that 37 percent of roads were in poor condition and 35 percent of bridges were significantly deteriorated. The document notes that these infrastructure challenges cost motorists approximately $3.9 billion annually in vehicle repairs and $6.2 billion in congestion-related delays, and potentially contribute to traffic-related fatalities. Despite New Jersey spending more per mile on road maintenance than any other state, its highways continue to rank poorly in national assessments. The resolution emphasizes New Jersey's critical geographic position between major metropolitan areas and near the Port of New York and New Jersey, which handles over 3.3 million containers annually, making robust transportation infrastructure essential not just for the state but for regional and national commerce. By seeking additional federal investment, the resolution aims to address infrastructure deficiencies, create jobs in construction and related industries, and rectify the current disparity between the state's federal tax contributions and received highway funding.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/SR27