
Hunterdon County Commissioner Rich attends NJTPA meeting to discuss future transportation projects
HUNTERDON COUNTY, NJ – Hunterdon County Commissioner and liaison on the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority (NJTPA) Board of Trustees, Zach Rich, attended a meeting Monday focused on gathering public input for the future of transportation in the region.
The public is invited to provide feedback through a survey titled Connecting Communities, a long-range transportation plan designed to outline new programs and recommend policies and transportation investments for the next 25 years, including projects in Hunterdon County.
The NJTPA oversees transportation planning for 13 northern and central New Jersey counties, home to over 7 million residents, and works with local partners and state agencies to provide more than $3 billion in transportation investments annually. To be eligible for federal transportation funds for programs and projects, the NJTPA must adopt a long-range transportation plan every four years.
“Connecting Communities will help the NJTPA set a vision for our transportation future and prioritize regionally significant projects, including here in Hunterdon County,” said Commissioner Rich. “It’s important that Hunterdon County residents share their vision and future needs with the NJTPA to ensure this plan meets the needs of our communities.”
The NJTPA has already approved funding for several projects in Hunterdon County, including $12.4 million to replace the Church Street Bridge in Bloomsbury and Bethlehem Township. The NJTPA also approved funding for Hunterdon County to develop a countywide Bicycle Plan, expected to launch later this year. The plan will establish a vision for a safe, equitable, and convenient countywide bicycle network for riders of all abilities.
Commissioner Rich emphasized the various ways residents can contribute their ideas and feedback. “Public input plays a critical role in the Bicycle Plan. We encourage everyone to participate in the NJTPA’s online survey and attend upcoming virtual events, such as the ‘Let’s Talk Transportation Event’ on January 28th at 11:30 AM, which will focus on creating a safe biking and walking transportation network. Community input will help prioritize projects and investments that will improve and enhance the quality of life for all residents.”
To share your ideas, interests, and concerns about the future of transportation in northern and central New Jersey, please take the NJTPA’s brief survey and sign up for virtual events at the Connecting Communities website: njtpa.org/connecting.
Everyone living in the NJTPA region is encouraged to participate in the online survey. The feedback the NJTPA gathers will be incorporated into the plan, which the NJTPA Board of Trustees is expected to adopt in September 2025.