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NJ S1247

NJ S1247
Requires DOT to develop common design for signs that indicate historic district or site.


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Introduced
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation, in consultation with the Division of Parks and Forestry in the Department of Environmental Protection, the Historic Sites Council in the Department of Environmental Protection, the New Jersey Historic Trust in the Department of Community Affairs, and the Division of Travel and Tourism in the Department of State, to develop a common design for roadway signs that indicate a historic site or historic district, which is to include, but not be limited to, an identifiable historic symbol to indicate a historic time period, event, or war that relates to the historic site or historic district. The signs are to be designed, fabricated, located, and installed in accordance with the standards and guidance of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways issued by the Federal Highway Administration. The bill further provides that whenever a State entity replaces an existing roadway sign that indicates a historic district or historic site, the new sign must conform to the common design, fabrication, and location elements required by the bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Department of Transportation, in consultation with several state agencies, to develop a common design for roadway signs that indicate a historic district or historic site. The signs must include an identifiable historic symbol and be designed, fabricated, and installed according to federal guidelines. Whenever a state entity replaces an existing historic district or site sign, the new sign must conform to the common design elements specified in the bill. The bill defines "historic district" and "historic site" for the purposes of implementing these requirements.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/09/2024)

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