Public Comment
The Public Comment page announces formal public comment periods conducted according to federal regulations and project-specific public comment opportunities. General comments are also welcomed.
There is one formal public comment opportunity available through Thursday, December 5, 2024.
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.
Steps for Formal Public Comment Periods
Formal public comment periods include the steps listed below to involve the public.
- Place notification in the legal section of regional newspapers, as deemed necessary
- 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
Draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Foward 2050 Public Comment Period
SJTPO seeks your input on the Draft Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Forward 2050. Forward 2050 identifies the long-range vision for the regional transportation system and the goals, strategies, and projects to achieve this vision. Further, Forward 2050 will guide how over $2.0 billion in federal transportation funds will be spent in the region over the next 25 years.
In addition to the SJTPO website, Forward 2050 is available for in-library viewing at participating libraries in the region. The list of participating libraries is available on the PIP webpage. SJTPO staff suggests that members of the public call the libraries before visiting.
The comment period for Forward 2050 will be open from Tuesday, November 5, 2024, through Thursday, December 5, 2024. SJTPO will also host two (2) hybrid (in-person and virtual) public meetings.
- Thursday, November 14, 2024 (Noon) Public Meeting Details:
- In-person option: SJTPO, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 817 E Landis Avenue, 2nd Floor, Vineland, NJ 08360
- Virtual option: GoToWebinar: please register for the meeting at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1287234988369931351. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
- Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (6:00 PM) Public Meeting Details:
- In-person option: SJTPO, 2nd Floor Conference Room, 817 E Landis Avenue, 2nd Floor, Vineland, NJ 08360
- Virtual option: GoToWebinar: please register for the meeting at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1526327090365344861. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Participants can attend the public meetings in person at the SJTPO office or virtually via GoToWebinar. In recognition of the meetings being held during the lunch and dinner hours, light refreshments will be provided for members of the public participating in person. Additionally, participants who attend either in person or virtually will be eligible to enter SJTPO’s gift card raffle for the opportunity to win a Visa gift card*. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to attend and may choose to bring children, as a coloring station will be set up.
If attendance at the public meetings is not possible, comments on the Draft RTP Forward 2050 may be submitted as follows:
- Online comment Form: sjtpo.org/RTP
- Email:
- Direct message on Facebook (facebook.com/SJTPO) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/SJTPO)
- Fax: 856-794-2549
- Mail: RTP Comments, C/O David Heller, 817 East Landis Avenue, 2nd Floor, Vineland, NJ 08360
*Gift Card Incentive Raffle Terms and Conditions: The gift card raffle winners will be randomly selected. Participants must live or work full-time in one of the four SJTPO counties: Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, or Salem. Members of the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), Policy Board, Community Outreach and Engagement Committee (COEC), or Freight Advisory Committee (FAC) are ineligible to enter into the raffle. Family members of SJTPO staff are also ineligible to enter into the raffle. Winners must be able to provide proof of living or working address. Winners can either pick up the gift cards at the SJTPO office or have SJTPO mail the gift card to an address provided by the winners. The gift cards are non-transferable and not redeemable for cash. SJTPO reserves the right to change or cancel the raffle at any time within the bounds of the law.
Project-Specific Comment Opportunities
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