South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization
Announcements
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Creating Target Zero Commission
On Monday, January 13, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed A1476/S361 into law, creating the Target Zero Commission with the goal of eliminating traffic deaths and serious injuries in New Jersey by 2040. SJTPO’s Executive Director, Jennifer Marandino, is proud to serve as one of the thirteen Commission members. Read about the legislation and what members of the Commission had to say by visiting the Office of the Governor website.
January 2025 Newsletter is Available
The latest edition of the On The Go newsletter is available. It features a calendar of events for the new year; a tribute to Monica Butler, who retired at the end of December; information on the $18.7 million in federal grant funding that has been awarded, and much more. Follow this link to read it >>>
Accepting Comments on Draft FY 2026 UPWP
The comment period for the Draft Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) will be open through Tuesday, January 28, 2025. The UPWP is the budget for SJTPO, as it outlines all federally funded transportation projects and operating/direct expenses in the SJTPO four-county region from July 1 to June 30. The UPWP is prepared each year and brought to the Policy Board (in March), the governing body of SJTPO, for approval. For more information, visit the UPWP page.
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA Set-Aside) Applications Being Accepted
Applications for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program (TA Set-Aside) are being accepted. The TA Set-Aside Program includes federal highway and transit funds that are set-aside under the Surface Transportation Program (STP) for community-based “non-traditional” projects designed to strengthen the cultural, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of the nation’s intermodal transportation system. For more information, including how to schedule the one-on-one meeting about your project, visit the TA Set-Aside page.
Applications Being Accepted for Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program
The Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program focuses on municipalities and advancing Complete Streets approaches through training, technical assistance, and creating a demonstration materials lending library. This program is made possible through the SJTPO with federal funding from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT).
Through a competitive application process, municipalities will be selected to receive technical assistance to complete a Complete Streets initiative. The Complete Streets Technical Assistance (CSTA) team will provide the municipality with technical assistance. No direct funding is provided to municipalities.
Applications are due by February 28, 2025. For more information, visit the Complete Streets Technical Assistance Program page.
Regions Served by SJTPO
The South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization engages in various local and regional planning projects throughout the counties of Atlantic, Cumberland, Cape May, and Salem.
Atlantic County
As of the 2020 census, the county was the state's 15th-most-populous county with a population of 274,534. Its county seat is the Mays Landing section of Hamilton Township.
The most populous place in Atlantic County was Egg Harbor Township, with 47,842 residents as of the 2020 census. Galloway Township, covering 115.21 square miles, has the largest total area of any municipality, though Hamilton Township has the largest land area, covering 111.13 square miles.
Cape May County
Cape May County is the southernmost county in the state, with much of the county is located on the Cape May peninsula, bound by the Delaware Bay to its west and the Atlantic Ocean to its south and east.
Adjacent to the Atlantic coastline are five barrier islands that have been built up as seaside resorts. A consistently popular summer destination with 30 miles of beaches, Cape May County attracts vacationers from New Jersey and surrounding states, with the summer population exceeding 750,000.
Tourism is the county's single largest industry and the associated leisure and hospitality industries are Cape May's largest employers. Its county seat is the Cape May Court House section of Middle Township. As of the 2020 census, the county was the state's second-least populous county with a population of 95,263.
Cumberland County
As of the 2020 census, the county is the state's 16th-most-populous county with a population of 154,152. Its county seat is Bridgeton. Cumberland County is named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland and was formally created from portions of Salem County in 1748.
The most populous municipality is Vineland, with a 2020 population of 60,780. The largest municipality by area is Maurice River Township, covering 95.76 square miles.
Salem County
Salem County is the westernmost county in the state of New Jersey. Its western boundary is formed by the Delaware River and the Delaware Memorial Bridge connects the county with New Castle, DE. Its county seat is Salem.
As of the 2020 census, the county retained its position as the state's least-populous county with a population of 64,837. The most populous place in Salem County is Pennsville Township with 12,684 residents as of the 2020 Census. Lower Alloways Creek Township covers 72.46 square miles, the largest total area of any municipality.
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