Bill > A1476

This bill establishes the "New Jersey Target Zero Commission" within the Department of Transportation, composed of 13 members representing various state transportation, safety, and planning agencies. The commission's primary goal is to study and develop strategies to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries in the state by 2040, using a "safe system approach" that prioritizes road user safety. The commission will conduct at least two public meetings annually, consult with stakeholders and experts, and develop a comprehensive action plan focusing on engineering, education, and enforcement. Key responsibilities include collecting and disseminating traffic safety data through a public portal, promoting active transportation and mass transit, recommending legal changes to improve road safety, and providing annual reports to the Governor and Legislature. The bill defines numerous terms related to transportation, including "active transportation" and "personal conveyance," and explicitly prohibits the commission from implementing traffic signal monitoring systems for issuing violations. The Department of Transportation will provide staff support and is tasked with creating necessary regulations to implement the commission's objectives.

Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A1476