27:25A-40. Powers limited against State property
40. Nothing in this act shall be construed to authorize or empower the authority to:
a. Vacate, close, connect with, adjust, relocate, cross or otherwise physically affect any State highway without written approval by the commissioner; or
b. Acquire State property or any interest therein by the exercise of the power of eminent domain.
L.1991,c.252,s.40.
Structure New Jersey Revised Statutes
Section 27:1A-2 - Establishment of department
Section 27:1A-2.1 - "David J. Goldberg Transportation Building" designated
Section 27:1A-3 - Transfer of functions, powers and duties from existing departments
Section 27:1A-4 - Commissioner; appointment; term; salary
Section 27:1A-5 - Additional functions, powers, duties of commissioner.
Section 27:1A-5.1 - Rail freight authority
Section 27:1A-5.2 - Indemnification of public contractors
Section 27:1A-5.3 - Time limitation
Section 27:1A-5.4 - Rules, regulations
Section 27:1A-5.5 - Transportation Department responsibility
Section 27:1A-5.6 - Department authorized to acquire lands, improvements for airport purposes
Section 27:1A-5.7 - Findings, determinations
Section 27:1A-5.8 - Urban transportation supplement to the State Transportation Plan
Section 27:1A-5.9 - Transportation needs and recommendations
Section 27:1A-5.10 - Consultation with other agencies
Section 27:1A-5.11 - Supplement as added to other plans and law requirements
Section 27:1A-5.12 - Completion of supplement, updates
Section 27:1A-5.13 - Powers of commissioner concerning park-and-ride facilities
Section 27:1A-5.14 - Defense, indemnification of owner, operator
Section 27:1A-5.15 - Inventory of certain State-owned properties, preparation
Section 27:1A-5.16 - Blue Star Memorial Highway Council.
Section 27:1A-5.19 - Report of motor vehicle accidents involving cellular telephone use.
Section 27:1A-5.20 - Legal commuter transportation services; public awareness campaign established.
Section 27:1A-5.21 - Evaluation of campaign; report to Legislature.
Section 27:1A-5.22 - Annual Transportation Capital Program, information posted on DOT website.
Section 27:1A-7 - Grants; application and acceptance; expenditure
Section 27:1A-8 - Assistant commissioners
Section 27:1A-11 - Termination of employment of personnel holding office on effective date of act
Section 27:1A-12 - Deputy commissioner; appointment; term of office; powers and duties; compensation
Section 27:1A-34 - Appropriations
Section 27:1A-35 - Transfer of employees to department of transportation
Section 27:1A-36 - Tenure rights, rights or protection under pension law or retirement system
Section 27:1A-37 - Transfer of files, books, papers, etc., to department of transportation
Section 27:1A-38 - Continuation of rules and regulations transferred to department of transportation
Section 27:1A-39 - Actions or proceedings pending on effective date of act
Section 27:1A-40 - Reports and certifications; filing
Section 27:1A-42 - Severability
Section 27:1A-43 - Legislative findings
Section 27:1A-44 - Director of the division of motor vehicles; powers and duties transferred
Section 27:1A-46 - Transfer of employees to department of transportation
Section 27:1A-47 - Tenure rights; rights under civil service law
Section 27:1A-49 - Orders, rules and regulations; continuation
Section 27:1A-50 - Actions or proceedings pending on effective date of this act
Section 27:1A-53 - Transfer of appropriations, grants and other moneys
Section 27:1A-54 - Transfer of employees
Section 27:1A-55 - Employment rights; effect of act
Section 27:1A-56 - Transfer of files, books, property, etc.
Section 27:1A-57 - Continuation of orders, rules and regulations
Section 27:1A-58 - Actions, proceedings, orders or recommendations pending on effective date of act
Section 27:1A-61 - Supersedure of inconsistent acts
Section 27:1A-63 - Method of transfer
Section 27:1A-64 - Findings, declarations.
Section 27:1A-65 - Definitions.
Section 27:1A-67 - Establishment of program.
Section 27:1A-68 - Rules and regulations
Section 27:1A-69 - Utilization of personnel, facilities and resources of other agencies of state
Section 27:1A-70 - Provision of further fare reductions.
Section 27:1A-71 - Employees, advertisement of program.
Section 27:1A-72 - Transportation at reduced fare.
Section 27:1A-73 - Reduced fare for travel attendant, guide.
Section 27:1A-74 - Regulations.
Section 27:1A-75 - Short title.
Section 27:1A-76 - Findings, declarations relative to maritime transportation.
Section 27:1A-77 - Definitions relative to maritime transportation.
Section 27:1A-78 - Office of Maritime Resources.
Section 27:1A-80 - Additional powers of commissioner.
Section 27:1A-81 - Duties of commissioner.
Section 27:1A-82 - Dredged material processing; "Maritime Industry Fund."
Section 27:1A-83 - Purchases, contracts, agreements regulated.
Section 27:1A-85 - Rules, regulations.
Section 27:1B-2 - Findings, declarations
Section 27:1B-3 - Definitions.
Section 27:1B-4 - New Jersey Transportation Trust Fund Authority
Section 27:1B-5 - Purpose of authority
Section 27:1B-6 - Powers of authority
Section 27:1B-7 - Power to accept and use funds appropriated and paid by State.
Section 27:1B-8 - Contracts with toll road authorities or state agencies
Section 27:1B-9 - Issuance of bonds.
Section 27:1B-10 - Covenants with holders of bonds, notes or other obligations.
Section 27:1B-11 - Pledge of revenues, moneys, funds or other property
Section 27:1B-13 - Reserves, funds or accounts
Section 27:1B-14 - Pledge of state to not alter or limit rights or powers vested in authority
Section 27:1B-15 - Bonds or notes as legal investments
Section 27:1B-16 - Tax exemption; property of authority; bonds, notes or other obligations
Section 27:1B-17 - Annual report
Section 27:1B-18 - Services to authority by other governmental units; payment of costs
Section 27:1B-19 - Rules and regulations
Section 27:1B-20 - "Transportation Trust Fund Account."
Section 27:1B-21 - "Special Transportation Fund."
Section 27:1B-21.1 - Annual funding maximums.
Section 27:1B-21.4 - Utilization of funds; allocation of costs
Section 27:1B-21.5 - Duties of commissioner, loans, conditions; reports
Section 27:1B-21.6 - Funding agreements for transportation projects
Section 27:1B-21.7 - Closing accounts, expenditure of remaining funds
Section 27:1B-21.8 - Credits to Airport Safety Fund.
Section 27:1B-21.9 - Appropriation for operating expenses of New Jersey Transit Corporation
Section 27:1B-21.14 - Short title
Section 27:1B-21.15 - Findings, declarations regarding the State's transportation system
Section 27:1B-21.16 - Program to improve traffic signal operation
Section 27:1B-21.17 - Reduction of single occupancy trips, report to Legislature
Section 27:1B-21.18 - Telecommuting, report to Legislature
Section 27:1B-21.19 - Context sensitive design
Section 27:1B-21.20 - Large trucks, report to Legislature
Section 27:1B-21.21 - LED lighting installation
Section 27:1B-21.22 - Pavement Preservation and Preventive Maintenance Program
Section 27:1B-21.23 - Evaluation of road pavements
Section 27:1B-21.24 - Pavement maintenance, repair, report to Governor and Legislature
Section 27:1B-21.25 - Life cycle cost analysis of pavements, report to Governor and Legislature
Section 27:1B-21.26 - Congestion Buster Task Force
Section 27:1B-21.27 - Park-and-ride facility expansion, report to Governor and Legislature
Section 27:1B-21.28 - Use of debt service savings
Section 27:1B-21.29 - Additional funds
Section 27:1B-21.30 - Highway route construction, restriction
Section 27:1B-21.32 - Use of reclaimed asphalt pavement by DOT.
Section 27:1B-21.33 - Preparation of estimated project schedules.
Section 27:1B-21.34 - Coordination of expedited project delivery.
Section 27:1B-21.36 - New Jersey Transportation Research Center.
Section 27:1B-21.37 - Regulations.
Section 27:1B-22 - Preparation, submission of reports.
Section 27:1B-22.1 - Circle of Mobility projects; inclusion on list, annual funding; completion
Section 27:1B-22.2 - Transportation Policy Review Board.
Section 27:1B-22.3 - Report to Governor, Legislature.
Section 27:1B-22.4 - Inclusion of projects in "Annual Transportation Capital Program."
Section 27:1B-22.5 - Annual Transportation Capital Program Approval Committee.
Section 27:1B-22.6 - Reporting environmental assessments.
Section 27:1B-23 - Contracts by treasurer, commissioner and authority.
Section 27:1B-24 - Compliance of certain construction contracts; report.
Section 27:1B-25 - County, municipal projects.
Section 27:1B-25.1 - Aid to counties, municipalities, basis, schedule.
Section 27:1B-25.2 - Use of reclaimed asphalt pavement, maximum amount.
Section 27:1B-25.3 - Use of reclaimed asphalt pavement in "closed system" project.
Section 27:1B-25.4 - Use of reclaimed asphalt pavement, certain; prohibited.
Section 27:1B-25.5 - Limitations on grant recipients.
Section 27:1B-27 - Counties and municipalities; temporary state aid anticipation notes
Section 27:1B-28 - Act not to limit, alter or impair rights and security of holders under contracts
Section 27:1B-29 - Severability
Section 27:1B-30 - Liberal interpretation of act
Section 27:1C-2 - Findings, declarations
Section 27:1C-4 - Designation, delineation of transportation development district
Section 27:1C-5 - Joint planning process
Section 27:1C-6 - District transportation improvement plan; approval by commissioner
Section 27:1C-7 - Assessment, collection of development fees
Section 27:1C-8 - Formula for assessment
Section 27:1C-9 - Project agreement
Section 27:1C-10 - Appropriation of funds
Section 27:1C-12 - Adjoining transportation development districts
Section 27:1C-13 - Request by commissioner for transportation development district
Section 27:1C-14 - Application for dissolution
Section 27:1C-15 - Petition by municipal governing body; response by county governing body
Section 27:1C-16 - Limitations
Section 27:1C-17 - Pre-existing districts
Section 27:1C-18 - Rules, regulations
Section 27:1D-1 - Findings, declarations relative to transportation projects
Section 27:1D-2 - Definitions relative to transportation projects
Section 27:1D-3 - Selection of demonstration projects
Section 27:1D-4 - Solicitation of proposals by public partner
Section 27:1D-5 - Financial conditions; arrangements of projects
Section 27:1D-6 - Laws applicable to demonstration projects
Section 27:1D-7 - Demonstration projects subject to State, federal laws
Section 27:1D-8 - Immunities, defenses applicable to demonstration projects
Section 27:1D-9 - Public partner may defend, indemnify
Section 27:1E-1 - Definitions relative to smart growth in DOT and expedited permits.
Section 27:1E-2 - Division of Smart Growth established in DOT.
Section 27:2-1 - Road contracts
Section 27:2-2 - Types of material and construction; alternative bids
Section 27:2-3 - Type of material selected; award to lowest bidder
Section 27:2-4 - Inviting bids on patented paving; other pavements
Section 27:2-5 - Specifications to make fair competition
Section 27:2-6 - Bituminous cements; variations allowed
Section 27:2-7 - Width and surface of competitive pavements to coincide
Section 27:2-8 - Liquid applications
Section 27:2-9 - Renegotiation of contract with Commissioner of Transportation
Section 27:3-1 - Establishment of detour upon necessity
Section 27:3-2 - Improvement of detour roads; consent required
Section 27:3-3 - Resolution declaring necessity for detours; cost of repair and maintenance
Section 27:3-4 - Repair and maintenance of detour roads
Section 27:3-5 - State's contribution for detour roads
Section 27:3-6 - Detour roads; establishment
Section 27:3-7 - Selection of route; control
Section 27:3-8 - Improvement and maintenance of detour roads
Section 27:3-10 - Restoration after use as detour
Section 27:3-11 - Cost of repair and maintenance
Section 27:3-12 - Failure to provide or maintain detour; violations reported; remedy
Section 27:3A-1 - Purpose of act
Section 27:3A-2 - Signs; advance notice; information to agency
Section 27:3A-3 - Emergency closing; notice
Section 27:4-1 - Vacation of unused roads
Section 27:5-6 - Findings, declarations
Section 27:5-8 - License, permit required; public hearing.
Section 27:5-9 - Requirements for a permit.
Section 27:5-9.1 - Billboard, outdoor advertising sign; subject to regulation.
Section 27:5-10 - Signs prohibited in right-of-way of Interstate and Primary Systems
Section 27:5-11 - Exceptions for certain roadside signs.
Section 27:5-12 - Exceptions for certain other signs or devices.
Section 27:5-13 - Licenses or permits; application, revocation
Section 27:5-14 - Licenses or permits; renewals
Section 27:5-15 - Violations of act; notice; removal
Section 27:5-17 - Enforcement by commissioner
Section 27:5-18 - Rules and regulations
Section 27:5-19 - Fees, penalties for administration of act; fees in addition to other excises.
Section 27:5-20 - State, federal agreements
Section 27:5-21 - Acquisition of property by the State
Section 27:5-22 - Safety rest areas, informational sites
Section 27:5-23 - Duty of law enforcement
Section 27:5-24 - Effect of existing rules, regulations
Section 27:5-25 - Effect on existing signs
Section 27:5-26 - Effect on local ordinances or regulations
Section 27:5-27 - Authorized amount of outdoor advertising space; "State entity" defined.
Section 27:5-28 - Disclosure statement required for outdoor advertising businesses.
Section 27:5-29 - Memorial sign program.
Section 27:5-30 - Installation of sign.
Section 27:5-31 - Funding for signs.
Section 27:5-32 - Rules, regulations.
Section 27:5-33 - Marketing, advertising campaign for State wineries, viticulture attractions.
Section 27:5A-1 - Military reservations, roads in; supervision
Section 27:5A-2 - Power to continue until terminated by Governor
Section 27:5B-1 - Acquisition, construction, maintenance, repair or operation of projects
Section 27:5E-2 - Declaration of policy
Section 27:5E-4 - Establishment, operation and maintenance of junkyard
Section 27:5E-5 - Screening of junkyard
Section 27:5E-6 - Rules and regulations for screening or fencing
Section 27:5E-7 - Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards
Section 27:5E-8 - Relocation, removal or disposal of junkyards; acquisition of lands
Section 27:5E-9 - County and municipal ordinances; effect
Section 27:5E-10 - Federal cooperation
Section 27:5E-11 - Severability
Section 27:5E-12 - Violations; penalty
Section 27:5F-13.1 - Medical aid
Section 27:5F-18 - Short title
Section 27:5F-19 - Findings, determinations
Section 27:5F-20 - Definitions.
Section 27:5F-21 - Coordination by Governor.
Section 27:5F-22 - Training programs
Section 27:5F-23 - Qualification for federal funds.
Section 27:5F-24 - Grants to Treasury Department.
Section 27:5F-25 - Portion to political subdivisions
Section 27:5F-26 - Emergency medical service programs.
Section 27:5F-27 - Certification
Section 27:5F-27.1 - Standardized stroke triage assessment tool.
Section 27:5F-27.2 - Rules, regulations.
Section 27:5F-28 - Allocation of federal funds
Section 27:5F-29 - Office of Highway Traffic Safety.
Section 27:5F-30 - Ban on first aid squad restrictions
Section 27:5F-31 - Advisory council
Section 27:5F-32 - Governor's representative
Section 27:5F-33 - Report to Legislature
Section 27:5F-34 - Entities abolished
Section 27:5F-35 - Transfer of office
Section 27:5F-36 - Motorcycle safety education program.
Section 27:5F-37 - Instructors, certification.
Section 27:5F-39 - Motorcycle Safety Education Fund.
Section 27:5F-40 - Rules, regulations.
Section 27:5F-42 - "Graduated Driver License Fund."
Section 27:5F-43 - Recommendations with respect to rules, regulations.
Section 27:5G-1 - Bridge clearance posting, municipal roads
Section 27:5G-2 - County roads
Section 27:5G-4 - Railroad overpasses
Section 27:5G-6 - Findings, declarations
Section 27:5G-8 - Assignment of jurisdiction
Section 27:5G-9 - Assignment to Department of Transportation
Section 27:5G-10 - Assignment to other public entities
Section 27:5G-11 - Assignment to New Jersey Transit Corporation
Section 27:5G-12 - Assignment to private owner
Section 27:5G-13 - Assignment as State highway bridge
Section 27:5G-14 - Routine maintenance
Section 27:5G-16 - Maintenance contracts
Section 27:5G-17 - Not under Title 48
Section 27:5G-18 - Prior tort, contractual liability
Section 27:5G-19 - Transfer of jurisdiction
Section 27:5H-1 - Findings, declarations
Section 27:5H-3 - Nuclear Waste Transport Commission
Section 27:5H-4 - Duties, responsibilities
Section 27:5H-5 - Rules, regulations
Section 27:5I-1 - Parking of roll-off dumpsters
Section 27:5J-1 - Archaeological findings on property of DOT, various authorities, protected.
Section 27:5K-1 - Findings, declarations relative to scenic, historic highways.
Section 27:5K-2 - Definitions relative to scenic, historic highways.
Section 27:5K-3 - "New Jersey Scenic and Historic Highways Program."
Section 27:5K-4 - Roadways designated for inclusion.
Section 27:5K-5 - Signage permitted.
Section 27:6-1 - State highway routes set forth
Section 27:6-1.1 - State House Commission approval of conveyance required; parcels, certain.
Section 27:6-2 - Certain former routes included in system
Section 27:7-1 - Subtitle definitions
Section 27:7-2 - Additional routes
Section 27:7-3 - Routes to be direct; use of existing highways; new right of ways
Section 27:7-4 - Routes taken over as state highways; hearing and notice
Section 27:7-5 - Determination by commissioner; notice to governing body
Section 27:7-6 - Route becomes state highway; exception
Section 27:7-7 - Contracts affecting route taken over; fulfillment
Section 27:7-8 - Existing contracts unaffected
Section 27:7-9 - Reimbursement of counties for work done on roads taken over
Section 27:7-10 - Use of moneys repaid
Section 27:7-11 - State highways maintained and repaired by commissioner
Section 27:7-11.1 - Reflectors as lane markers
Section 27:7-12 - Use of roads by public utilities; consent required
Section 27:7-13 - Use of bridges and viaducts by public utilities; agreement
Section 27:7-14 - Paving materials; width of roads; curves and crossings eliminated
Section 27:7-15 - Municipal streets as part of highway system; improvement by municipality
Section 27:7-16 - Contracts to have work done by state or county
Section 27:7-17 - Certain drawbridges along routes maintained by state
Section 27:7-18 - Powers of commissioner over state highways; exceptions in certain cities
Section 27:7-19 - Co-operation by other bodies in highway work; agreements; cost apportioned
Section 27:7-19.1 - Claims against county, municipality or corporation; compromise and settlement
Section 27:7-20 - Work may be done by contract; approval required; exception
Section 27:7-21 - Additional powers of commissioner
Section 27:7-21.3 - Vacation of unmapped parts of highway
Section 27:7-21.5 - Management, maintenance, repair and operation of leased property
Section 27:7-21.8 - Eradication of rats, other harmful rodents from public highways.
Section 27:7-21.10 - Liability for costs of removal by owner
Section 27:7-21.11 - Liability of department employees or private persons for removal
Section 27:7-21.12 - Motor service signs, lease, license, contract.
Section 27:7-22 - Acquisition of land; condemnation; procedure for immediate possession
Section 27:7-22.1 - Land acquired subject to restrictions; release of restrictions by commissioner
Section 27:7-22.2 - Fee simple, acquisition of
Section 27:7-22.5 - Availability of funds to carry out purposes of act
Section 27:7-22.6 - Acquisition of uneconomic remnants of lands along right-of-way
Section 27:7-23 - Acquisition of municipally owned property; procedure
Section 27:7-24 - Settlement of controversies involving land used as highway; award
Section 27:7-25 - Work on state highways; contracts; institutional labor
Section 27:7-26 - Notice of restriction on disturbing completed pavement
Section 27:7-27 - Service of notice; posting
Section 27:7-28 - Openings in highway within restricted period
Section 27:7-29 - Advertisement for bids; contents; publication
Section 27:7-30 - Award of contract; rejection of bids
Section 27:7-31 - Proposal bond to accompany bid; amount; contractor's bond
Section 27:7-32 - Failure to provide bond; rejection of bid
Section 27:7-33 - Time for awarding of contract; extension; return of proposal bonds
Section 27:7-34 - Partial and deferred payments for highway work; amount; deposit.
Section 27:7-35.1 - Definitions
Section 27:7-35.2 - Highway projects; classification of prospective bidders
Section 27:7-35.3 - Statement under oath; filing; contents; fee.
Section 27:7-35.4 - Classification; notice
Section 27:7-35.5 - Effective date of classification; expiration
Section 27:7-35.6 - Request for hearing after classification
Section 27:7-35.7 - Prequalification committee; members
Section 27:7-35.8 - Developments subsequent to classification; right to reject bidder
Section 27:7-35.9 - False, deceptive or fraudulent statement; misdemeanor
Section 27:7-35.10 - Liquidated damages
Section 27:7-35.12 - Liability of commissioner and state officials
Section 27:7-36 - Location of state highways in county parks; agreement as to
Section 27:7-38 - Return of roads formerly maintained by state; resurfacing
Section 27:7-39 - Sidewalks and curbs along highways; contracts with counties and municipalities
Section 27:7-40 - Commissioner may contract for work upon issuance of certificate
Section 27:7-41 - Entry upon land to protect highway from damage by water
Section 27:7-42 - Highway beautification; fund for
Section 27:7-42.1 - Use of native vegetation by Department of Transportation.
Section 27:7-42.2 - Findings, declarations relative to an "Integrated Roadside Vegetation
Section 27:7-42.3 - Definitions relative to an "Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program."
Section 27:7-42.4 - "Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Program."
Section 27:7-42.5 - Integrated Roadside Vegetation Management Technical Advisory Committee.
Section 27:7-42.6 - Program established by county, municipality.
Section 27:7-43 - Contracts for deposits of road materials
Section 27:7-44 - Injurious substances on highway forbidden; protection of property; penalties