Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora testified before the New Jersey Assembly Transportation Committee to support bills requiring state maintenance of roads around the State Capitol Complex. “The City of Trenton greatly appreciates the Committee’s consideration of Assembly Bill 928 and Senate Bill 1577. I want to specifically thank the 15th Legislative District Delegation, Senator Turner, Assemblywoman Reynolds-Jackson, and Assemblyman Verrelli, for sponsoring this bill,” said Gusciora. “I strongly believe this legislation is not only a matter of infrastructure improvement but a statement of the State’s commitment to its capital city and the people who work here, live here, and visit.” The bills would require New Jersey to maintain roads around state buildings in Trenton, including the Statehouse, Thomas Edison University, and the State Museum & Library. These roads serve thousands of state employees and visitors. “This legislation, A928/S1577, provides a straightforward solution,” Mayor Gusciora continued. “By ensuring that the State maintains these critical roads, we can create a safer, more welcoming environment for everyone. It is a tangible step toward addressing longstanding disparities in investment and demonstrating pride in Trenton’s role as New Jersey’s capital.” The legislation specifies which streets around the Capitol Complex would receive state maintenance. “All this bill would provide for is general maintenance, such as paving and snowplowing,” Gusciora explained. “This is about ensuring the roads are kept in good condition for the benefit of everyone who relies on them daily.” A Harvard University study in 2022 ranked Trenton among the most poorly treated state capitals in the United States. “This neglect impacts not only the city’s image but also its ability to attract businesses, residents, and visitors,” Gusciora said. “Trenton deserves better. For decades, the hardworking people of this city—many of whom are state employees—have shouldered the costs of this neglect. Maintaining the roads around the State Capitol Complex is an important step toward reversing this trend. It signals that New Jersey values its capital and recognizes the contributions of those who live and work here.”