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New Jersey bill requires DOT pedestrian safety study on South Lakeshore Drive in Pemberton Township

Original title: Requires DOT to study and report on pedestrian safety on South Lakeshore Drive in Township of Pemberton.

Last action · October 29, 2026: Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities CommitteeSponsor: Anthony Angelozzi

Companion · S 4620same policy, Senate version
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What This Bill Would Do

The bill would require the New Jersey Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Township of Pemberton, to conduct a study on pedestrian safety along South Lakeshore Drive. The study must examine speeding, collisions, and pedestrian injuries or fatalities, and conclude within two years of the bill taking effect.

Why it matters

Residents and drivers using South Lakeshore Drive will see official tracking of traffic incidents, with the state required to deliver a comprehensive safety and remedies report to local and state leaders within three years of enactment.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Department of Transportation

The department is mandated to conduct the pedestrian safety study, compile traffic data, and submit a formal report to state and local officials within set deadlines.

Directly affected

Township of Pemberton

The township must consult on the study and will receive the final findings and recommendations for improving local pedestrian safety.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What road is the study focused on?
The study focuses on South Lakeshore Drive located in the Township of Pemberton, Burlington County.
Who will receive the final report?
The report must be submitted to the of the Township of Pemberton, the Governor, and the Legislature.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

1 action
  1. Oct 29, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee

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Lobbying Activity

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Full breakdown

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Connected Entities

Department of Transportation, Township of Pemberton, Legislature and 1 more
OrganizationDepartment of Transportation“Required to conduct the pedestrian safety study and submit the report.”Map →
OrganizationTownship of Pemberton“Consulted on the study and receives the final report.”Map →
OrganizationLegislature“Receives the submitted report detailing study findings.”Map →
PersonGovernor“Receives the submitted report detailing study findings.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

njleg.state.nj.us

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