State On-Road Mobile Source Emissions Reductions Report - New Jersey
The information below summarizes the TPM On-Road Mobile Source Emissions Reductions performance measure. Per 23 CFR 490, State Departments of Transportation (DOTs) are required to establish 2- and 4-year targets for this measure. The targets should represent the anticipated condition/performance at the mid-point and end of the 4-year performance period. State DOTs establish targets at the beginning of each 4-year performance period, and report on progress every two years. When establishing targets, State DOTs have the flexibility to use the methodology they deem most appropriate. FHWA encourages States to review data sets and trends and consider factors that may affect targets. Performance targets should be data-driven, realistic, and attainable and should align with the performance management framework and legislative intent.
The targets and discussion of basis for targets, optional adjustment of targets, progress, and planned activities were provided by the State DOT in its most recent biennial performance report. FHWA has not edited this information. It is provided to help bring context to the State DOT’s performance targets and progress. Any questions about the information should be directed to the State DOT.
Data reported by State DOTs was collected in the previous year, representing the condition/performance at the time of collection. Thus, in the tables and graphs below, FHWA labels data with the year representing the condition/performance, rather than the year the data was reported. The same thing is done for the targets--the year represents when the corresponding actual condition/performance data will be collected, not reported. More Information.
Total Emission Reduction Measure is the 2-year and 4-year cumulative estimated emission reductions, for all CMAQ funded projects, of each applicable criteria pollutant (ozone (O3), carbon monoxide (CO), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10)) and precursor (volatile organic compounds (VOC) and oxides of nitrogen (NOx)) for which the area is designated nonattainment or maintenance (23 CFR 490.807). See the example below:
- The 2017 baseline presents the cumulative 4-year emissions reductions in the baseline period from Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 through FY2017 as provided by the state DOT in the Baseline Performance Period Report.
- The 2019 actual presents the cumulative 2-year emissions reductions from FY2018-FY2019 as provided in the CMAQ Public Access System.
- The 2019 target presents the state-selected target of expected cumulative 2-year emissions reductions from the midperiod performance period FY2018-FY2019.
- The 2021 target presents the state-selected target of expected cumulative 4-year emissions reductions from the full performance period FY2018-FY021.
The CMAQ Public Access System (PAS) and associated annual CMAQ project reporting process make available searchable CMAQ project information from 1992 to present. These data were used for other, non-performance management purposes during the fiscal years before FY 2018. In 2015, FHWA made changes to the CMAQ database to accommodate legislative amendments to title 23, U.S.C. (see 23 U.S.C. 149(i)(1)), and to improve functionality. State-level baseline emissions reductions calculations for FY 2014-2017 may vary from PAS-reported values for a number of reasons, such as change in nonattainment/maintenance area status within the baseline period, individual project data entry errors, and other state-level modifications. Future performance calculations are expected to have increased consistency with the application of PAS data for performance management beginning in FY2018.
Emissions Reductions for PM2.5 through CMAQ Projects
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Emissions Reductions for PM2.5 through CMAQ Projects 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance 9.572 -- 162.020 -- -- Targets -- -- 4.290 -- 8.520
Basis for Emissions Reductions for PM2.5 through CMAQ Projects
The PM2.5 2 year and 4 Year Targets consist of the NJTPA and DVRPC Regions.Using the adjusted baseline data, projects in FY 2014-2017 were separated by MPO into projects that affected the general vehicle fleet and projects that affected specific sub-fleets/model years of vehicles. • For the first classification of projects, it is important to note that the implementation of fuel and vehicle emission standards, combined with fleet turnover, results in declining emission benefits as time progresses. Projects in this category are generally classified as travel demand management projects that reduce Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT) or projects that reduce emissions through improved traffic flow. • The second classification of projects include projects involving diesel retrofits, alternative fuels, vehicle technology, etc. that are common recipients of CMAQ funding. The specific emission benefits for the vehicles involved are known and the benefits are relatively stable over time. Because there is no change in benefits assumed over time, a simple average of the 2014-2017 benefits formed a baseline for the typical annual CMAQ projects, and this average was carried forward unadjusted into 2018-2021 for setting targets.
On a Statewide basis, NJ achieved an estimated 2-year PM2.5 emissions of 162.020 kg/day versus the 2-year target of 4.29 kg/day. This emissions reduction is attributed to a mix of initiated/ongoing projects and the No MPO identified/State sponsored projects distribution allocated to MPOs based on HPMS VMT.N/AN/A-
Data Sources:
New Jersey 2018, 2020 Biennial Performance Reports
CMAQ Public Access System
Emission Reductions for NOx through CMAQ Projects
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Emission Reductions for NOx through CMAQ Projects 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance 244.301 -- 1500.520 -- -- Targets -- -- 114.401 -- 231.850
Emission Reductions for NOx through CMAQ Projects
The NOx 2-year and 4-year Targets consist of the NJTPA, SJTPO, and DVRPC Regions.Using the adjusted baseline data, projects in FY 2014-2017 were separated by MPO into projects that affected the general vehicle fleet and projects that affected specific sub-fleets/model years of vehicles. • For the first classification of projects, it is important to note that the implementation of fuel and vehicle emission standards, combined with fleet turnover, results in declining emission benefits as time progresses. Projects in this category are generally classified as travel demand management projects that reduce Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT) or projects that reduce emissions through improved traffic flow. • The second classification of projects include projects involving diesel retrofits, alternative fuels, vehicle technology, etc. that are common recipients of CMAQ funding. The specific emission benefits for the vehicles involved are known and the benefits are relatively stable over time. Because there is no change in benefits assumed over time, a simple average of the 2014-2017 benefits formed a baseline for the typical annual CMAQ projects, and this average was carried forward unadjusted into 2018-2021 for setting targets.
On a Statewide basis, NJ achieved an estimated 2-year NOx emissions of 1500.52 kg/day versus the 2- year target of 114.401 kg/day. This emissions reduction is attributed to a mix of initiated/ongoing projects and the No MPO identified/State sponsored projects distribution allocated to MPOs based on HPMS VMTN/AN/A-
Data Sources:
New Jersey 2018, 2020 Biennial Performance Reports
CMAQ Public Access System
Emissions Reductions for CO through CMAQ Projects
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Emissions Reductions for CO through CMAQ Projects 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance 67.376 -- 707.710 -- -- Targets -- -- 31.927 -- 63.010
Emissions Reductions for CO through CMAQ Projects
The CO 2-year and 4-year Targets consist of the NJTPA Region.Using the adjusted baseline data, projects in FY 2014-2017 were separated by MPO into projects that affected the general vehicle fleet and projects that affected specific sub-fleets/model years of vehicles. • For the first classification of projects, it is important to note that the implementation of fuel and vehicle emission standards, combined with fleet turnover, results in declining emission benefits as time progresses. Projects in this category are generally classified as travel demand management projects that reduce Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT) or projects that reduce emissions through improved traffic flow. • The second classification of projects include projects involving diesel retrofits, alternative fuels, vehicle technology, etc. that are common recipients of CMAQ funding. The specific emission benefits for the vehicles involved are known and the benefits are relatively stable over time. Because there is no change in benefits assumed over time, a simple average of the 2014-2017 benefits formed a baseline for the typical annual CMAQ projects, and this average was carried forward unadjusted into 2018-2021 for setting targets.
On a Statewide basis, NJ achieved an estimated 2-year CO emissions of 707.710 kg/day versus the 2-year target of 31.927 kg/day. This emissions reduction is attributed to a mix of initiated/ongoing projects and the No MPO identified/State sponsored projects distribution allocated to MPOs based on HPMS VMT.N/AN/A-
Data Sources:
New Jersey 2018, 2020 Biennial Performance Reports
CMAQ Public Access System
Emissions Reductions for VOC through CMAQ Projects
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Emissions Reductions for VOC through CMAQ Projects 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Condition/Performance 44.493 -- 157.750 -- -- Targets -- -- 17.682 -- 36.324
Emissions Reductions for VOC through CMAQ Projects
The VOC 2-year and 4-year Targets consist of the NJTPA, SJTPO, and DVRPC Regions.Using the adjusted baseline data, projects in FY 2014-2017 were separated by MPO into projects that affected the general vehicle fleet and projects that affected specific sub-fleets/model years of vehicles. • For the first classification of projects, it is important to note that the implementation of fuel and vehicle emission standards, combined with fleet turnover, results in declining emission benefits as time progresses. Projects in this category are generally classified as travel demand management projects that reduce Vehicle Miles of Travel (VMT) or projects that reduce emissions through improved traffic flow. • The second classification of projects include projects involving diesel retrofits, alternative fuels, vehicle technology, etc. that are common recipients of CMAQ funding. The specific emission benefits for the vehicles involved are known and the benefits are relatively stable over time. Because there is no change in benefits assumed over time, a simple average of the 2014-2017 benefits formed a baseline for the typical annual CMAQ projects, and this average was carried forward unadjusted into 2018-2021 for setting targets.
On a Statewide basis, NJ achieved an estimated 2-year VOC emissions of 157.75 kg/day versus the 2- year target of 17.682 kg/day. This emissions reduction is attributed to a mix of initiated/ongoing projects and the No MPO identified/State sponsored projects distribution allocated to MPOs based on HPMS VMT.N/AN/A-
Data Sources:
New Jersey 2018, 2020 Biennial Performance Reports
CMAQ Public Access System