The report ranks NJ DOT's Route 29 project as one of the most wasteful projects in the country because of its excessive cost, its destruction of Trenton's last remaining piece of accessible waterfront, its potential to increase truck traffic, and its impact on the quality of life in the South Trenton neighborhood.

At a Wednesday press conference in the Trenton State House, the Campaign joined Delaware Riverkeeper, NJ Environmental Lobby, and Trenton residents where a "don't let this happen again" sentiment reigned.

"Although DOT is building this highway, we must stop it from cementing New Jersey's waterfronts in the future," said the Campaign's Executive Director Janine Bauer. With impending renewal of the Transportation Trust Fund, Bauer proposed spending accountability with dedicated funds for transit, roadway maintenance, rail freight development, and pedestrian safety.

Southwestern Connecticut's extremely expensive "Super 7" expressway will destroy more than 64 acres of wetlands and endanger four major aquifers that serve as the region's water source. Citizens for a Sensible 7 contend that the state has rationalized the need for the road upon flawed traffic projections and argue it will have minimal impact on traffic congestion, since the north-south road won't ease congestion on clogged east-west highways but will spur sprawl development. Although the proposed length of the road has recently been shortened, ConnDOT owns all of the land in the road's path between Norwalk and Danbury, and fears remain that DOT will "complete" the project later on.

The full "Road to Ruin" report is available on the internet from Taxpayers for Common Sense