N.J. Admin. Code § 7:45-11.2

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:45-11.2 - Review of road construction, road improvements, and new traffic loads

(a) The Commission shall not approve projects that include new vehicular crossings of the Canal unless the applicant demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Commission that the project conforms with the following goals:

1. A new interstate or similar major road crossing shall relieve congestion on existing local vehicular crossings;

2. Any new local vehicular crossing shall be accompanied by the elimination of an existing local vehicular crossing;

3. The materials, colors, size, and design of the vehicular crossing shall be compatible with the Park;

4. Recreational access to the Park and recreational continuity within the Park shall not be adversely impacted by new crossings;

5. Noise retardation measures shall be utilized wherever appropriate; and

6. Connections between new vehicular crossing roads and existing or new parallel roads shall not increase traffic flow on the parallel roads.

(b) Proposals for new or improved roads in Zone A and Zone B of the Review Zone that are within one mile of any portion of the Park that will substantially increase vehicular traffic to roads adjacent to the Canal will not be approved unless the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Commission that:

1. Recreational access to the Park and recreational use of the Park are not impeded;

2. Historic features of the Park are not adversely impacted;

3. The ecological character of the Park is not adversely impacted; and

4. The increased traffic will not have a visual or noise impact on the Park.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:45-11.2