The New Jersey Department
of Transportation (NJDOT)
is committed to advancing
projects that enhance
safety, renew the aging
infrastructure and the
State’s economy
and support new transportation
opportunities. The Transportation
Trust Fund (TTF) provides
the opportunity for State
assistance to local
governments for the funding
of road, bridge and other
transportation projects.
Annually, the TTF provides
$175 million in State
Aid to municipalities
and counties for local
transportation improvements.
For FY 2011, the Municipal
Aid funding is $78.75
million for municipalities,
$78.75 million for counties,
and $17.5 million Local
Aid Infrastructure Fund.
In addition, several
programs which provide funding to counties and municipalities
are funded with federal monies available through the Transportation
Equity Act for the 21st Century (TEA 21) legislation.
