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Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) Executive Director David Rible issued the following statement today regarding a push in New Jersey to follow California’s lead and ban the sale of gasoline-powered cars:  “This is well-meaning policy but we are already seeing the pitfalls of transitioning to electric vehicles without addressing the impact on the power grid. California had … Read more…

Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) Executive Director David Rible issued the following statement today regarding a report from the National Resources Defense Council which shows that New Jersey is getting the second least amount of federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, per lead line, of any state: “This is absolutely outrageous. … Read more…

Utility and Transportat   ion Contractors Association (UTCA) CEO Robert Briant, Jr. will be inducted into the American Road and Transportation Association (ARTBA) Foundation’s Transportation Development Hall of Fame. “I am incredibly honored to be selected to join the legendary figures from the transportation industry, including my father, in the Transportation Development Hall of Fame,” … Read more…

We are pleased to report that today Governor Murphy signed S2870 / A4255.  This law, which revised the A901 / “Dirty Dirt” law has two key outcomes for UTCA members:  First, DEP is now required to adopt rules and regulations no later than one year after the bill’s enactment. As of now, there remains a significant … Read more…

The State Legislature recently took action on several measures that would impact our industry before they recessed for the summer. UTCA has been monitoring a number of bills and actively engaging with lawmakers on these and other important issues. Here are some updates on legislation that may be of interest to UTCA members: S-2023 (State Budget) Appropriates … Read more…

UTCA, IUOE and LiUNA thrilled by additional $300M coming for water infrastructure improvements

Farmingdale – Utility and Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA) Executive Director David Rible issued the following statement today regarding reports that President Biden will propose a federal gas tax holiday: “When he was running for president, Barack Obama referred to a gas tax holiday as an election year ‘gimmick’ and he was 100% correct. Any gas … Read more…

 May 5, 2022, the US Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration released the Apportionment of Highway Infrastructure Program Funds Pursuant to the Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2022. This program is for Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (FY2022). New Jersey qualified for $26,549,221.00. These funds are available for obligation until September 30, 2025. If you have … Read more…

LAW REQUIRING NOTICE OF EMPLOYEE VEHICLE TRACKING TAKES EFFECT APRIL 18, 2022 Be advised that effective April 18, 2022, it will become a civil penalty for employers in New Jersey to electronically track vehicles driven by their employees unless written notice of the tracking is provided. This applies to both vehicles provided by the employer … Read more…

Based on the recent Supreme Court decision the Biden Administration has withdrawn the proposed vaccine mandate for employers with 100 or more employees. It should be noted that OSHA is still considering it as part of their rule making. We will continue to provide updates on this important issue. “The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational … Read more…