Transportation Group Wants Public Input on New Jersey's Future

Members of the public are invited to share their views on how New Jersey's communities and economy can continue to grow. 

Ocean County, Together North Jersey and the North Jersey Transportation Planning Authority want to hear what locals think about current conditions and where things are heading during a meeting on Thursday, April 11 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Toms River's Ocean County Library branch. 

"This input will be used to develop the long-range plans that will shape the future of northern and central New Jersey," said Miriam Salerno, an outreach coordinator for the program, in a prepared statement. 

The workshop scheduled for Toms River is one in a series being held by Together North Jersey to help develop a plan for sustainable development. 

"These workshops are an opportunity for the public to share ideas about planning for the future to build stronger communities and local and regional economies with better access to transportation, housing, jobs, and educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities," Salerno said. 

An open house and presentation on planning will be followed by breakout sessions on regional goals and priorities, according to Salerno. Plan 2040, the NJTPA's update to the long-range transportation plan for the region, also will be discussed.

More information on the program is available through the Together North Jersey website. Those who cannot attend but would like to provide input can do so online here.