New Jersey § acts:saved-32 - (35)

§ acts:saved-32. (35)

1. The New Jersey Interstate Bridge and Tunnel Commission, in addition to the powers

conferred by the act to which this act is a supplement, and in the discretion of the

commission as an alternative to any other method or means authorized and provided

for in the act to which this act is a supplement, is hereby authorized to enter into

contracts or agreements with the state of New York, or with any properly constituted

agency or authority thereof, for the joint construction, operation, repair and maintenance

of a tunnel or tunnels under the Hudson river with the necessary plazas, approaches

and exits, commencing at Jersey avenue in the city of Jersey City, in the state of

New Jersey and connecting with the borough of Manhattan, in the city and state of

New York, and in addition thereto shall have power to provide for the collection of

tolls and charges for the use thereof, and to agree with the state of New York, or

with such properly constituted agency or authority thereof, to pay a share or part

of the cost thereof; provided, however, that such share or part shall not exceed

one-half of the total cost of such tunnel or tunnels, with the necessary plazas, approaches

and exits, nor to exceed the share or part to be paid by the state of New York, or

such properly constituted agency or authority thereof as herein above referred to. Such commission, in conjunction with the state of New York, or such properly constituted

agency or authority thereof, shall determine the site, size, type and method of construction

of such tunnel or tunnels, with the necessary plazas, approaches and exits, and all

matters pertaining thereto, and shall cause to be prepared detailed plans and specifications

for the construction thereof. In case a joint committee is formed composed of representatives of the respective

commissions of the state of New Jersey and the state of New York, for the purpose

of facilitating cooperation in carrying out the purposes of this act, such joint committee

shall be composed of an equal number of representatives from each commission. The New Jersey representatives shall be chosen by the New Jersey Interstate Bridge

and Tunnel Commission from among the membership thereof.