NJDOT Local Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning
Assistance Program

Counties and municipalities that wish to be considered for this program must submit an application
package. Applications will be accepted at any time throughout the year. The application should
demonstrate a strong interest in and/or need to provide improved or enhanced accommodations for
pedestrian or bicycle travel in the community and evidence of a sincere commitment to implement the
recommendations that evolve from the planning effort. The application package for the LBPPAP must
include:

• A cover letter on the letterhead of the applicant, county or municipality, expressing interest in
  the program, signed by an appropriate representative of the county or municipality.
• A description of the proposed planning effort to be undertaken, prioritizing the efforts. This
  should include justification in terms of the needs, problems, populations served or opportunities
  being addressed.
• Additional information, if available, including sketches, maps which define the proposed study
  area, etc.,
• Supporting data, statistics and mapping demonstrating significant safety issues in the county or
  municipality that may be addressed in the study.
• A description of how the municipality intends to participate in the study. This can include
  financial participation, though financial participation is not required.
• A resolution of support from the governing body (if available at the time of the submittal) or an
  indication that a resolution of support will be forthcoming. The resolution must include a
  commitment to make a good faith effort to implement the recommendations (actual or implied)
  of the planning study. Note: A task order with the Department’s consultant, commissioning the
  work, will not be issued without receipt of a resolution of support from the local governing
  body.
• The identity of the contact person and/or staff person who will participate in the study on behalf
  of the county or municipality.
• The identity of any local citizen groups or task forces or other entities with an interest in bicycling or walking who support the planning effort and may be available to participate in the study.
• An agreement to follow up with NJDOT one year after study completion in order to document the status of improvements based on study recommendations.