Background/Analysis/Issues

NJDOT has requested that DVRPC amend the FFY 2026 S/TIP for New Jersey by increasing the FFY26 Engineering/Construction (EC) Phase of the Mobility and Systems Engineering Program (DB #13306) by $12.389 M NHPP from $17.25 M NHPP to $29.639 M NHPP. The reason for this cost increase is to fully fund the remaining projects that are included in a $14M ITS Job Order Contractor 2026 project.

The 2026 ITS Job Order maintenance contract is needed to address maintenance needs for ageing ITS infrastructure, including a full refresh of the Road Weather Information System and handling any emergencies which in-house staff cannot handle. With hundreds of additional devices installed in anticipation of 2026 FIFA events and the need for device upgrades, a robust maintenance contract is essential.

This combined program seeks to improve mobility, including but not limited to Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), Traffic Signal Timing and Optimization, monitoring Workzone Mobility, and Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) programs. A combined program allows for improved, cohesive, and sustainable planning, design, procurement, and deployment of operations strategies such as ITS technologies and ATIS. Federal mandates such as following and maintaining ITS Architecture, preparing Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) for major construction projects, motorist's information sharing (511), "Every Day Counts" initiatives, incorporation of adaptive signal systems, hard shoulder use, performance measures, and maintenance/upgrade/enhancement of existing ITS infrastructure and hardware are covered under this program. This program also includes review and development of new technology and the possible application, design, procurement, testing, and deployment of such technologies. The development of contract documents and engineering plans for various projects and ITS contracts is also included. This program includes technical and engineering support needed for the Traffic Operations Centers; development, enhancement, and maintenance of the existing ITS infrastructure, ATIS associated database; and funding for Multimodal Transportation Coordination and Information Related Services. This program supports NJDOT's traffic signal optimization efforts and the Arterial Management Center.

Financial Constraint

Financial constraint will be maintained by making adjustments to other existing TIP projects whose schedules or costs have changed. The attached fiscal constraint charts provided by NJDOT show all of the adjustments taking place in accordance with the TIP Memorandum of Understanding. All projects listed contribute to fiscal constraint.

Conformity Finding

The TIP's current conformity finding will not be impacted by this amendment as this project is exempt from air quality analysis.

Cost and Source of Funds

$12.389 M NHPP

The Regional Technical Committee recommends the DVRPC Board approve TIP Action NJ26-039, NJDOT’s request that DVRPC amend the FFY 2026 S/TIP for New Jersey by increasing the FFY26 EC Phase of the Mobility and Systems Engineering Program (DB #13306) by $12.389 M NHPP from $17.25 M NHPP to $29.639 M NHPP.