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Sherrill taps Jain as next NJ transportation commissioner
Then Gov.-elect Sherrill tapped Priya Jain to serve as New Jersey’s next transportation commissioner, citing her infrastructure and project delivery experience.
Rible named CEO of New Jersey utility, transportation group
David Rible becomes chief executive officer of the Utility and Transportation Contractors Association, succeeding Robert Briant Jr.
Gas tax increase hits NJ drivers as 2026 begins
New Jersey drivers are paying more at the pump after a 4.2-cent uptick took effect Jan. 1, 2026, to fund transportation projects statewide.
State gas tax rate set to increase in 2025
The Treasury Department announced this week that New Jersey motorists can expect an uptick of 2.6 cents per gallon, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
FDU Poll taps NJ’s views on turnpike expansion, Transportation Trust Fund
Finding bipartisan support across the survey, Dan Cassino, professor of government and politics at Fairleigh Dickinson University, and the executive director of FDU Poll, said it “Doesn’t matter if you’re a Republican or a Democrat, everyone’s train gets delayed the same – and everyone waits in the same traffic.”
FDU Poll finds strong support for EV fees
A majority of respondents said they back the $250 charge for electric vehicles that will go toward funding roads, bridges and NJ Transit.
Murphy signs TTF legislation
The reauthorization - the seventh since 1984 - includes a gas tax increase of nearly 2 cents per year over the next five years as well a new annual electric vehicle fee of $250.
TTF legislation with gas tax increase clears Legislature
The reauthorization of the Transportation Trust Fund would add nearly two cents per year over the next five years as well as a new annual fee for zero-emission vehicles.
Busy day in Trenton includes affordable housing, OPRA and TTF
Several bills were debated and advanced in Assembly and Senate panels on a number of hot-button issues. We've got the recap.
Gas tax rate set to increase slightly in October
“As mandated by the 2016 law, this dedicated funding stream continues to provide billions of dollars across the state to support crucial transportation infrastructure needs," said state Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio.
Treasury announces gas tax cut … of 1 cent
“Because actual consumption in Fiscal Year 2022 was moderately above our projections made last August, and consumption in the current fiscal year is projected to be slightly above last fiscal year’s levels, our analysis of the formula dictates a 1.0 cent decrease this coming October,” said State Treasurer Elizabeth Maher Muoio. “We are pleased that this dedicated funding stream continues t[...]
Potholes no more? NJ awards $161M in local transportation aid
The funding will be distributed via grants to 544 separate municipalities to pay for work on roads, bridges and other infrastructure projects.
