The New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) recently released $161.3 million in fiscal year 2023 County Aid.
The program, funded through the New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund, helps counties maintain roads and bridges under their jurisdictions. Funds also can be used for other transportation related work.
The state’s 21 counties share the funding with money apportioned based on population and road mileage in each county. Counties select which projects receive funding.
Ocean County will receive the most funding of any South Jersey county, $12.8 million, while Cape May County will receive the least, $3.3 million. Atlantic County received $6.8 million, and Cumberland County received $7.8 million.
“The New Jersey Department of Transportation continues its efforts to support communities in delivering safe, efficient, and equitable transportation systems throughout the State.” NJDOT Commissioner Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti said. “County Aid provides millions of dollars for investment in local infrastructure, improving county roads and bridges, without burdening local property taxpayers.”
Gov. Phil Murphy signed into law a new schedule for county aid requiring NJDOT to inform counties of their allotments for the current fiscal year by July 31. The requirement will help counties better plan future projects.
Counties must submit eligible projects to NJDOT for approval prior to Dec. 1. Projects must be identified in each county’s annual Transportation Program.