Public Comment
The Public Comment page announces formal public comment periods, conducted in accordance with federal regulations, as well as project-specific public comment opportunities. General comments are also welcome.
There is one formal and one project-specific public comment opportunity, as noted below.
Nondiscrimination Policy
Public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, or family status. SJTPO assures that no person or group(s) of persons shall, on the grounds of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, gender, disability, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, income level, ability to read, write, or speak English be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination through the federally-mandated metropolitan transportation planning process undertaken by SJTPO, whether the activities are federally funded or not.
Formal Public Comment Periods
SJTPO conducts formal 30-day public comment periods before the adoption of these key planning documents: the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP), Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Transportation Conformity, Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan, Title VI Implementation Plan, Congestion Management Process (CMP), and the Access for All Transit Plan. A formal 45-day public comment period is held for the Public Involvement Plan (PIP).
Formal comment periods are also held when these documents are significantly changed or amended. For instance, for the TIP, a comment period is held when adding or deleting projects or in the event of a project scope or project schedule change that results in a new Transportation Conformity analysis.
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Steps for Formal Public Comment Periods
Formal public comment periods include the steps listed below to involve the public.
- Place notification on the SJTPO website and social media platforms with an option for submitting comments via social media, email, and fax
- Provide notification to a listing of representative interest groups, stakeholders, and agencies in the region
- Distribute documents to select libraries in the region
How Comments will be Used
To maintain an effective and meaningful public involvement process, SJTPO will appropriately consider all public comments. SJTPO is responsible for coordinating a response to comments in a timely manner.
A written summary, analysis, and report on the disposition of all significant comments received during the comment periods for the RTP, TIP, Transportation Conformity, UPWP, LEP Plan, CMP, Access for All Transit Plan, PIP, and Major Amendments will be provided as part of the final, Policy Board approved document.
Formal Public Comment Opportunities
Regional Transportation Plan
SJTPO seeks your input on the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The document is being amended to ensure consistency with the current Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), also known as SJTPO’s list of projects. The comment period for the Amended RTP will be open from Tuesday, July 21, 2026, through Thursday, August 20, 2026. Because of the nature of the revisions, a public meeting will not be held. For additional information, including the amended document and public comment period flyers, please visit the RTP webpage.
Project-Specific Comment Opportunities
Atlantic County Bikeway West
SJTPO and Atlantic County are working together on the Atlantic County Bikeway West project which is envisioned to advance planning and conceptual design for a proposed 22-mile multi-use trail that will link the existing Atlantic County Bikeway to the Camden County Link Trail?
In March 2026, the first public workshop was held to introduce the project to the community, gather feedback, and help shape the project so it reflects community priorities, addresses stakeholder needs, and builds public consensus as it moves toward preliminary engineering.
Since then, staff have reviewed and considered the input received during the workshop. SJTPO and Atlantic County are now ready to share the selected trail alignments with the public and provide additional information about the project.
At this stage, staff are seeking public input to help inform key elements of the proposed multi-use trail, including trailhead locations and amenities, connection points, and existing barriers.
The project team attended the Atlantic County 4-H Fair in early August to inform attendees of the project and to garner feedback.
In an effort to reach more residents, an online survey has been published, and will remain open through September 18, 2026.
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Vineland, New Jersey 08360
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Email: info@sjtpo.org
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