On January 13th, Hunterdon County Commissioner and liaison on the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Board of Trustees, Zach Rich, attended a meeting focused on seeking public input for the future of transportation in the region. The public is being asked to provide feedback through a survey entitled, Connecting Communities, a long-range transportation plan designed to detail new programs and recommend policies and transportation investments for the next 25 years, including projects in Hunterdon County.
The NJTPA oversees transportation planning for 13 northern and central New Jersey counties, home to over 7 million residents, and works with local partners and state agencies to provide more than $3 billion in transportation investments annually. In order for the region to be eligible to receive federal transportation funds for programs and projects, the NJTPA must adopt a long-range transportation plan every four years.
“Connecting Communities will help the NJTPA set a vision for our transportation future and prioritize regionally significant projects, including here in Hunterdon County,” said Commissioner Rich. “It’s important that Hunterdon County residents share their vision and future needs with the NJTPA to ensure this plan meets the needs of our communities.”
The NJTPA has approved funding for several projects in Hunterdon County, including $12.4 million to replace the Church Street Bridge in Bloomsbury and Bethlehem Township. The NJTPA also approved funding for Hunterdon County to develop a countywide Bicycle Plan. The Plan, expected to get underway later this year, will establish a vision for a safe, equitable, and convenient countywide bicycle network for all riders regardless of ability.
Commissioner Rich highlighted the various ways residents can contribute their ideas and feedback. “Public input plays a critical role in the Bicycle Plan. We encourage everyone to participate in the NJTPA’s online survey and attend upcoming virtual events such as the “Let’s Talk Transportation Event” on January 28th at 11:30 AM, focused on creating a safe biking and walking transportation network. Community input will help prioritize projects and investments that will improve and enhance the quality of life for all residents.”
To share your ideas, interests, and concerns about the future of transportation in northern and central New Jersey, please take the NJTPA’s brief survey and sign up for virtual events at the Connecting Communities website: njtpa.org/connecting.
Everyone who lives in the NJTPA region is encouraged to participate in the on-line survey. The feedback the NJTPA gathers through the survey and will be considered and incorporated into the plan, which the NJTPA Board of Trustees is expected to adopt in September of 2025.
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