[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The SJTPO Policy Board is seeking candidates for the SJTPO Executive Director.

Materials are due by Friday, December 9, 2016. Instructions and information are available here[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Cross County Connection and the South Jersey Transportation Authority (SJTA) recently updated information on the Route 54/40 shuttle. You can access this new information here: Flyer 1 | Flyer 2

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][Updated 11/23/2016, 11:45 am] View the updated November 28, 2016 Board Agenda and send us your comments.

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SJTPO has released a Request for Proposals for Ladders of Opportunity, Regional Assessment, and Tool Development. Questions are due Tuesday, November 22, 2016 with proposals due by Wednesday, December 7, 2016 by 5:00 pm. More information is available on our RFP Page.

[Update 11/23/2016, 11:00 am] Final answers to questions submitted are now available on our RFP Page

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a public meeting On Thursday, November 3, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Vineland City Hall. The meeting packet is available here. For more information, contact David Heller at (856) 794-1941. More information about the CAC is available here

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]View the September 26, 2016 Board Agenda and send us your comments.

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SJTPO has one minor TIP Amendment, which will be considered for Policy Board action at their September 26, 2016 meeting. Any interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed amendment. Written comments must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, September 23, 2016.

• DB# X065 – Local Congestion Mitigation Air Quality (CMAQ) Initiatives. At the present time this line item is programmed in the SJTPO FY 2016-2025 TIP in FY 2017 in the amount of $1,900,000. This action will increase that line item by $9,273,000 for a total of $11,173,000.

Update 9/16/16, 3:30 pm: $825,000 in Construction funding was added to Cumberland County’s Millville Broad Street Traffic Signal Upgrades for a revised to request for $11,173,000 in CMAQ funds for FY 2017.

More information available here

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If you are considering submitting an application for the 2016 Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) you should attend one of the free workshops being held by the Safe Routes to School Resource Center. These workshops will provide very useful information on how to submit a successful application and how to avoid common mistakes that can disqualify an application.

You can join SJTPO and others at a workshop at Cumberland County College on Wednesday, September 28th from 10 am to Noon. To register to attend, click here.

More information about the workshops, including additional locations as well as the Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) itself, visit our TAP page, here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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Does your community have important bicycle and pedestrian project needs? The Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) may be able to provide funding. Applications for the 2016 Program are now being accepted through November 10, 2016. Similar to the 2014 Program, applications must be submitted via Sage. County and municipal governments among others are eligible to apply.

To avoid common mistakes, review “How to Maximize Your Chances of Success” on our TAP page. In addition, review NJDOT’s FAQs, and the Safe Routes to School Resource Center website.

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At its July 25, 2016 meeting, the SJTPO Policy Board adopted Transportation Matters – A Plan for South Jersey. This Plan is the culmination of over a year of work, numerous public meetings and events, and input from hundreds of regional stakeholders and citizens. This plan will shape South Jersey’s long-term transportation future, setting the vision, goals, and strategies that will guide the region’s transportation decision making for the next 24 years. More information here

SJTPO has released a Request for Proposals for FY 2017 Air Quality Assistance. Questions are due Wednesday, August 3, 2016 with proposals due by Friday, August 19, 2016 by 5:00 pm. More information is available on our RFP Page.

Update (7/27/2016): Answers to questions submitted are now available on the RFP Page.

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]View the July 25, 2016 Board Agenda and send us your comments.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

SJTPO has one minor Amendment, which will be considered for Policy Board action at their July 25, 2016 meeting. Any interested parties are invited to comment on the proposed amendment. Written comments must be received by 5:00 pm, Friday, July 22, 2016.

• DB# S1701 – Broadway/Seashore Road (CR626), Sunset Boulevard/West Perry Street to Route 9 in the Borough of West Cape May and Lower Township. The project is seeking construction funding in FY 2017 in the amount of $1.33 million.

More information available here

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SJTPO has released the draft of Transportation Matters – A Plan for South Jersey! This plan will shape South Jersey’s long-term transportation future, setting the vision, goals, and strategies that will guide the region’s transportation decision making for the next 24 years. More information here

SJTPO will bring the updated Plan, based on comments received, to the SJTPO Policy Board for action at its Monday, July 25, 2016 meeting.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]SJTPO is now accepting applications for the FY 2017 Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program. Guidance and application materials for the CMAQ Program are now available here (Please note, the application was updated on 5/19/2016)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Does your community need to address a critical need to enable students to walk or bike to and from school safely? The Safe Routes to School Program may be able to provide funding to help and applications for the 2016 Program are now being accepted through June 27, 2016. Similar to the 2014 Program, applications must be submitted via Sage. County and municipal governments, school districts, and schools are eligible to apply.

To avoid common mistakes, review “How to Maximize Your Chances of Success” on our Safe Routes page. In addition, review NJDOT’s FAQs, the Safe Routes to School Resource Center website, and don’t forget to attend one of the training workshops to learn about success stories and helpful tips for applicants. Finally, Cross County Connection has a designated coordinator to assist applicants seeking Safe Routes funds.

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or “FAST Act.” This federal transportation bill directs much of the federal funding that goes into our transportation system.

• A summary of the bill is available here 
• The FHWA website on FAST Act is available here

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Updated 5/31/2016: An addendum to the RFP has been posted – the traffic signal list is available as an Excel spreadsheet.
Updated 5/27/2016: SJTPO has released a Request for Proposals for Traffic Signal Equipment Inventory. Answers to questions are now available. Proposals are due by Thursday, June 9, 2016 by 5:00 pm. More information is available on our RFPs Page.

The Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) will hold a public meeting On Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at 6:30 pm at the Vineland City Hall. The meeting packet is available here. For more information, contact David Heller at (856) 794-1941. More information about the CAC is available here