N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53C-5.5

Current through Register Vol. 57, No. 1, January 6, 2025

Section 16:53C-5.5 - Selection criteria

(a) During the selection process, the New Jersey Department of Transportation evaluates each project according to the extent that they advance the following criteria:

1. Economic growth, as follows:

i. The project supports and promotes economic activity in New Jersey by preserving and improving the freight transportation system;

ii. Increases employment potential with new or improved rail freight services and intermodal facilities;

iii. Increases the number of businesses served by rail freight; and

iv. Protects the critical corridors and connections to the national network;

2. Efficient and responsive freight distribution as follows:

i. The project ensures freight movement within the State serves customers efficiently and effectively;

ii. Supports rail and intermodal services that exhibit potential for long-term economic viability;

iii. Supports competitive freight transportation services where economically viable;

iv. Provides transportation facilities that satisfy the requirements of freight shippers and the industries they serve; and

v. Promotes joint private and public funding of rail freight and intermodal improvement projects;

3. Energy and environmental conservation as follows:

i. The project maximizes the conservation of energy and reduction in emissions by promoting the use of efficient freight systems;

ii. Supports energy efficient aspects of rail freight and intermodal transportation; and

iii. Supports rail freight and intermodal services that minimize detrimental environmental impacts; and

4. Highway congestion mitigation as follows:

i. The project reduces vehicular traffic by providing a viable alternative to long-haul over-the-road freight shipments;

ii. Supports the development of team track with freight distribution and storage facilities; and

iii. Supports the development of facilities where shipments are transferred from one mode of transportation to another and intermodal services.

N.J. Admin. Code § 16:53C-5.5

Adopted by 48 N.J.R. 1681(a), effective 8/15/2016