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Bill requiring pothole data in annual DOT report becomes law

NEW JERSEY – Acting Governor Tahesha Way Monday signed legislation sponsored by Senate Republican Leader Anthony M. Bucco (R-25) that will require the Department of Transportation to provide new information about potholes in their annual report on New Jersey’s Roadway Pavement System.

“Every day, New Jerseyans navigate a challenging network of roads thar are often littered with potholes to commute across our state,” said Bucco. “Now that this bill has become law, we are taking a crucial step towards improving road safety and increasing transportation transparency for Garden State commuters.”

In addition to providing updates on road repairs and maintenance projects completed during the fiscal year, Senator Bucco’s legislation will now require the DOT to provide detailed information about the number of potholes filled, the total cost, and the number of pothole damage claims filed by commuters on state roadways.

This information would also be publicly available on the DOT’s website.

Jay Edwards

Born and raised in Northwest NJ, Jay has a degree in Communications and has had a life-long interest in local radio and various styles of music. Jay has held numerous jobs over the years such as stunt car driver, bartender, voice-over artist, traffic reporter (award winning), NY Yankee maintenance crewmember and peanut farm worker. His hobbies include mountain climbing, snowmobiling, cooking, performing stand-up comedy and he is an avid squirrel watcher. Jay has been a guest on America’s Morning Headquarters,program on The Weather Channel, and was interviewed by Sam Champion.

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