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NJ S1914

NJ S1914
Requires DOT to develop program to implement adaptive traffic signal technology at certain intersections.


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Introduced
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026-2027 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill amends the "Congestion Relief and Transportation Trust Fund Renewal Act" to require the Commissioner of Transportation (commissioner) to establish and implement a program to employ adaptive traffic signal technology, or the best available traffic signal technology, at certain intersections of roads and highways that are maintained by the Department of Transportation (department) and meet the traffic threshold established by the department pursuant to the bill. The bill requires the department to develop a traffic threshold for intersections of roads and highways based on the volume and speed of through traffic. Meeting the traffic threshold would signify that the intersection qualifies for the employment of adaptive traffic signal technology, or the best available traffic signal technology, under the program. Once an intersection meets the traffic threshold, adaptive traffic signal technology, or the best available traffic signal technology, would be required to be installed at the intersection during inspection, servicing, or replacement of the traffic signals. The bill also requires that the commissioner consider practicality, financial feasibility, and the danger or limits on pedestrian travel when employing the technology at intersections.

AI Summary

This bill requires the Commissioner of Transportation to create and implement a program using adaptive traffic signal technology, which is an advanced system that adjusts traffic light timing in real-time based on traffic flow, or the best available similar technology, at certain intersections maintained by the Department of Transportation. To qualify for this technology, intersections must meet a specific "traffic threshold" that the department will establish based on the volume and speed of traffic. Once an intersection meets this threshold, the new technology must be installed whenever the existing traffic signals are inspected, serviced, or replaced. The bill also mandates that the commissioner consider the practicality, cost-effectiveness, and potential impact on pedestrian safety and movement when implementing this technology.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee (on 01/13/2026)

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