Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 27:1D-1

  • State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
1. The Legislature finds and declares that:

a. A safe and efficient transportation system is essential to the economic and social well-being of the State and its people, and is a sound economic investment opportunity for both private and public resources.

b. The use of public-private transportation initiatives would enhance the ability of the State to provide a safe and efficient transportation system through use of alternate funding sources and private sector efficiencies; supplement the State’s transportation resources in order to allow the State to use its limited resources for other needed projects; and encourage and promote business and employment opportunities for the citizens of New Jersey.

L.1997,c.136,s.1.