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What We Offer

Local Aid & Economic Development Resources

NJDOT Local Aid & Economic Development provides NJ counties and municipalities with project planning, grant applications, and project delivery guidance to help improve local transportation infrastructure.

Federal Aid Programs

State Aid Programs

Modal Grants

Project Management and Reporting System (PMRS)

System for Administering Grants Electronically (SAGE) Sign-In
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About Us

Supporting Local Public Agencies

We aim to support local public agencies in advancing focused investments to produce successful projects that enhance New Jersey’s local transportation infrastructure. This commitment will strive to create a seamless transportation system where we work, live and play to improve the quality of life for New Jersey’s residents and the traveling public.

NJDOT Local Aid & Economic Development supports New Jersey’s local transportation infrastructure in 21 counties and 564 municipalities. Our team’s goal is to assist each community with project planning, grant applications, project delivery, guidance through the federal process, and much more. Information is accessible through our website, social media, and telephone hotline. A flyer is also available in English and in Spanish/Español.

Our team of experts is ready to help with your questions. You can reach us in the following ways:

Phone –  (609) 649-9395

Email – DOT-LocalAID.ResourceCenter@dot.nj.gov

You can also contact your District Office.

FY 2026

State Aid by the Numbers

$ 150 M
Municipal Aid
$ 3 .27M
Bikeways
$ 7 .45M
Safe Streets to Transit
$ 1 .70M
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WE'RE HERE TO HELP YOU!

NJDOT Local Aid & Economic Development provides a hub of information and services for Local Public Agencies through the Local Aid Resource Center. The Local Aid Resource Center is a home for information, technical support, and training for our LPAs and other stakeholders.

Applications are now being accepted for the Safe Routes to School Program. Be sure to apply by November 13, 2026 and schedule your Pre-Application Meeting by October 9, 2026.

Starting June 30: PMRS will require password reset & multi-factor authentication. Please look for a “Trimble Identity” email with instructions. For more information, access the Trimble ID User Guide.