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A 1370

Requires DOT to implement complete streets policy that considers persons with certain disabilities.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Aura Dunn and 6 co-sponsors

New Jersey DOT must adopt a complete streets policy prioritizing accessibility for people with disabilities in street design and maintenance.

Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 1370

Legislative bill overview

Bill A 1370 requires New Jersey's Department of Transportation (DOT) to implement a comprehensive "complete streets" policy that explicitly accounts for the needs of people with certain disabilities. The bill mandates that DOT incorporate accessibility considerations into street design, maintenance, and planning processes across the state's transportation infrastructure.

Why is this important

Complete streets policies ensure that roads and sidewalks serve all users—pedestrians, cyclists, public transit riders, and people with disabilities—not just vehicles. For individuals with mobility, sensory, or cognitive disabilities, inaccessible streets create barriers to employment, healthcare, education, and community participation. This bill addresses a documented gap by formally requiring disability accessibility in infrastructure planning rather than treating it as an afterthought.

Potential points of contention

  • Implementation costs: Retrofitting existing streets and integrating accessibility features into new projects could increase DOT budgets; funding mechanisms are unclear
  • Definition specificity: The bill references "certain disabilities" but doesn't specify which conditions must be accommodated, potentially leading to disputes over scope and compliance standards
  • Timeline and enforcement: The bill doesn't establish a clear implementation timeline or consequences for non-compliance, raising questions about how aggressively DOT must act

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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