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When transportation safety is prioritized for all road users, residents experience greater comfort, freedom, and choices in their daily lives.
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30%
of NJDOT’s High Injury Network is made up of county and municipal roads.
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23%
of traffic fatalities in New Jersey from 2014 to 2024 involved speeding. Smart road design can reduce speeding and save lives.
of traffic fatalities in New Jersey from 2014 to 2024 involved speeding. Smart road design can reduce speeding and save lives.
Strengthen Your Application
Incorporate safety enhancements into your County Aid projects and design with safety at the forefront.
Notification of Funds
July
Submit Application
August - December
Resolution & Agreement Execution
August - April
Project Award
36 Months after
Notification of Funds
Who is Eligible?
- New Jersey Counties with an Annual Transportation Program
- Application submission made by December 1st each year
Program Benefits
- Improvement of County roads and bridges
- Advancement of public transportation and other transportation projects
- Advancement of projects in County Annual Transportation Program
- Annual allotment of county Local Aid funds
Cherry Hill Township in Camden County received County Aid funding to improve 1.9 miles of Chapel Avenue between Haddonfield Road and Kings Highway. This stretch includes many community facilities, including Cherry Hill West High School, Kilmer Elementary School, Chapel Avenue Park, Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, and houses of worship, however, the roadway was not suitable for the high number of pedestrians and bicyclists accessing the schools and park, as well as constant use by emergency vehicles and automobiles. The project used a “Complete Streets” approach, which focused on reducing travel speed and improving pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The improvements included 5-foot-wide bicycle lanes in each direction, improved pedestrian accessibility through ADA compliant curb ramps at all intersections and multiple traffic signal improvements, reduced travel lane width, and a westbound parking lane.
Applications must be created through PMRS. The county must submit an Annual Transportation Program limited to 10 projects containing the following information for each project:
- Project Name
- Location
- Total Project Cost
- Type of Improvement
- Detailed Project Description
The major components are the Scope of Work, explaining how the project meets each of the criteria, and the Data Sheet. All applications must include maps, and photos are encouraged to show expected project achievements. All applications are scored based in part on the online applications and supporting documentation.
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When transportation safety is prioritized for all road users, residents experience greater comfort, freedom, and choices in their daily lives.
Community Benefits
Attractive Work Spaces
Healthier Environment
Active Residents
30%
of NJDOT’s High Injury Network is made up of county and municipal roads.
High Injury Network Tool
30%
of NJ traffic facalities from 2014 to 2024 involved speeding.
Strenthen Your Application
See how safety improvements can strenthen your County Aid application.
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