SJTPO’s next Policy Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Agenda items include approving contract modifications to the Multilingual Outreach Services, Cumberland County Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan, and Ocean Drive (CR 621) Local Concept Development Study, among other topics. The full agenda is available, here. This is a virtual meeting. The public can participate using SJTPO’s teleconference phone number, which is 1 (877) 873-8018. The Access Code is 5580881.

FY 2021 Grant solicitations for Bikeways, Municipal Aid, Safe Streets to Transit, & Transit Village are open! Get more information on each program, here. You may also contact the Local Aid Resource Center!

Working with NJDOT, the Borough of Woodbine used a combination of funds to implement transportation improvements, such as streetscape enhancements and bike trails. View Woodbine’s success story.

In accordance with Governor Murphy’s request, as of Tuesday, March 17, SJTPO staff will be working remotely for the foreseeable future. The preferred method of contact for SJTPO employees is email; however, responses may be delayed. For employee emails, please visit the Staff Directory.

SJTPO greatly appreciates your understanding during this difficult time and wants you to know staff will continue to advance the agency’s regional responsibilities and programs. The website will continue to be maintained with the latest information, as well as SJTPO’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.

We currently have an opening for an Assistant Planner/Engineer. For a complete job description and detailed requirements, click here. The deadline to apply is now Friday, May 22, 2020.

SJTPO’s annual Policy Board reorganization meeting took place yesterday morning. We are happy to welcome all new and returning members. We are excited about the year ahead!

Our January newsletter is now available and it’s a good one! Check it out to download our 2020 meeting schedule, learn about winter driving safety, 7 local roadway studies, and more!

The North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA), the Voorhees Transportation Center (VTC) at Rutgers University, the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), and Sustainable Jersey are hosting a free Complete Streets training session in the SJTPO region. The training will provide an overview of complete streets and the many resources available to assist local officials and community members in advancing complete streets initiatives.

The event will take place on Thursday, January 9, 2020, 9:30 am – 4:00 pm at Rowan College of South Jersey – Cumberland Campus in Vineland. To attend, please register.

The Draft FY 2021 Unified Planning Work Program, which details the funding for the organization, is available for public input. Comments will be accepted through Friday, January 31, 2020. To view the document and for ways to comment, visit https://www.sjtpo.org/upwp/.

Each year, countless natural disasters cause significant damage and upend lives. Take caution by reviewing our Emergency Preparedness webpage, which offers resources to prepare for natural disasters.

The SJTPO, along with the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), will host a Complete Streets Education Workshop on Thursday, October 31, 2019 in the Lecture Room of the Ocean City Free Public Library. To register for the event, please contact Charlie Romanow at (609) 450-1680 or Charles.romanow@wsp.com. Click here for more information.

We currently have an opening for a Program Engineer/Planner – Capital Programming & Project Development. For a complete job description and detailed requirements, click here. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, November 13, 2019.

The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), along with the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center, will host the 2019 NJ Complete Streets Summit on September 24, 2019 at Rutgers University. Registration for this free event is now open.

NJDOT released a Model Complete Streets Policy and Guide, which will help NJ municipalities adopt, update, and implement their own Complete Streets policies.

The SJTPO invites you to review and comment of the Draft FY 2020-2029 TIP, which lists projects and programs to be implemented over the next 10 years. For public meeting information or to comment online, visit https://www.sjtpo.org/tip/.

The SJTPO is beginning the process to update the federally-required Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). The RTP identifies the long-range vision for the regional transportation system, outlines the goals, strategies, and projects over a 30-year period, and details anticipated funding. The RTP will guide how over $5 billion in federal transportation funds will be spent in the region over the next 30 years.

Four public meetings will be held (view RTP webpage for meeting times and locations). If you are unable to attend, please provide input on SJTPO’s existing RTP goals and strategies, as well as ideas for new ones. To do so, please visit the Public Comment webpage. Your input will guide the direction of the RTP, scheduled for release in July 2020.

On Tuesday, May 28, 2019, NJDOT and SJTPO announced the awarding of nearly $2.5 million in six federal grants under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP). The press release is available, here.

SJTPO’s next Policy Board meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Vineland City Hall; 10:00 AM. Agenda items include approving an amendment to the FY 2019 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), adopting the 2019 Public Involvement Plan (PIP), and adopting the Staff Replacement Plan, among other topics. The full agenda is available, here.

Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, announced an initiative called “Commitment to Communities.” The initiative highlighted the NJDOT’s pledge to ensure local governments succeed in delivering transportation projects that improve safety and quality of life in New Jersey communities without unduly burdening local property taxpayers. Ms. Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti informed stakeholders that the initiative is succeeding and is an important element in providing superior multi-modal mobility to millions of New Jersey residents every day.

Commitment to Communities Newsletter

Cross County Connection created a video featuring the Rt. 54/40 Community Shuttle, a free weekday Route Service in Atlantic County. The video is available to view on our YouTube channel. The shuttle schedule and information on accessible services is available on CCC’s website.

The City of Atlantic City is seeking a qualified firm to undertake a road safety assessment for all modes of travel on Atlantic Avenue from Boston Avenue (MP 5.73) to Maine Avenue (MP 8.15). The City would like to advance improvements along Atlantic Avenue, including repaving, operational, and safety improvements with the road safety assessment used as a tool to ensure that improvement meaningfully address the existing safety issues along the corridor.

Technical proposals must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the goals, requirements, format, and guidelines presented in this RFP document. The RFP is currently available, interested firms should contact the Atlantic City Purchasing Department at (609) 347-5390 (tmooney@cityofatlanticcity.org, etittermary@cityofatlanticcity.org, kastin@cityofatlanticcity.org) to receive a copy of the RFP via email.

Proposals are to be received no later than 11:00 A.M., prevailing time, on Friday, April 26, 2019. The City shall not be held responsible for proposal packages that arrive late or to the wrong location. Late proposal packages shall not be considered. Submittals should be addressed to:

City Clerk, Room 704, City Hall

1301 Bacharach Boulevard

Atlantic City, New Jersey

Resources:

• AD – RFP – Road Safety Assessment 
• Atlantic City Road Safety Audit
• Addenda #1
• Q & A