DOT MUNICIPAL AID GRANTS
Press Release from Third Dist Legislative Office 11/26/2019
The Department of Transportation awarded several towns in the Third Legislative District with funds to advance transportation infrastructure like roads and bridges, and improve the quality of life for residents.
“Maintaining the safety and integrity of our roadways is crucial for both our residents and our economy,” said Senator Steve Sweeney. “Because of my experience as a Freeholder, I understand the importance of knowing this figure in November as our municipalities work through their planning and budgeting meetings. I am glad to see so many towns in our district will be receiving this vital aid and I look forward to seeing what they will be able to accomplish with the added time for planning these important projects. This award will allow nearly 30 towns in the district to complete projects they may not otherwise have been able to afford. Maintaining roadways and bridges can place a significant burden on municipalities. This funding will go a long way in the improving the infrastructure of our community and raising the quality of life in the district.”
The following municipalities received Municipal Aid grant funding for transportation infrastructure projects: Bridgeton City: $325,071.; Carneys Point Township: $166,382.; Clayton Borough: $270,000.; Deerfield Township: $249,750.; East Greenwich Township: $240,000.; Elk Township: $255,000.; Elmer Borough: $151,382.; Elsinboro Township: $141,382.; Franklin Township: $275,000.; Glassboro Borough: $231,384.; Logan Township: $255,667.; Lower Alloways Creek Township: $156,382.; National Park Borough: $260,000.; Paulsboro Borough: $250,000.; Penns Grove Borough: $166,382.; Pennsville Township: $176,382.; Pilesgrove Township: $151,382.; Pittsgrove Township: $166,382.; Quinton Township: $136,381.; Salem City: $151,382.; South Harrison Township: $230,000.; Swedesboro Borough: $267,000.; Upper Deerfield Township: $255,070.; Upper Pittsgrove Township: $136,381.; West Deptford Township: $210,908.; Woodbury Heights Borough: $240,000.; and Woolwich Township: $260,000.
The Municipal Aid program is a competitive program intended to provide municipalities with transportation based grants to supplement their transportation programs. Under the grant program, each county is apportioned a share of the total funding based on population and the number of local centerline miles. Municipalities compete for portions of their county’s share. NJDOT provides 75 percent of the grant amount when a town awards a contract and the remaining 25 percent upon completion of the project.