New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a measure creating the Target Zero Commission to eliminate traffic deaths and serious injuries in New Jersey by 2040.
Under A1476/S361, a 13-member commission will be responsible for developing a comprehensive and coordinated action plan to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries on all public roadways by 2040. The group will include state officials from the Department of Transportation and State Police, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority.
Arland Macasieb, a cyclist and former professional triathlete who survived a life-altering crash with a car while riding his bike on a New Jersey road in 2021, joined Murphy at the bill’s signing. Despite ongoing medical challenges due to his injuries from the crash, Macasieb continues to advocate for legislation that increases safety for cyclists and non-motorists.
“The actions we take today will ensure that New Jersey families no longer have to endure the pain of losing a loved one to traffic fatalities. The Commission will collaborate to prioritize safety and mobility, forging a clear path to making sure everyone, whether walking, biking, driving, or using public transit, can travel safely in New Jersey,” Murphy said in a release.
Traffic deaths and injuries have sharply increased in New Jersey. From 2023 to 2024, fatalities increased 14%, and pedestrian fatalities increased 32%.
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