Requires DOT to prioritize green stormwater infrastructure in design, construction, reconstruction, and repair of public highways.
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Overview
This bill directs the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) to incorporate green stormwater infrastructure into the design, construction, and repair of state highways. It requires the DOT to prioritize methods like permeable pavement, bio-retention basins, and grass swales to manage stormwater runoff. The bill utilizes funds from the ‘Special Transportation Fund’ to support these improvements. This aims to reduce flooding and improve water quality.
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