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Best Cryptocurrencies for Beginners to Buy in 2020

(January 9, 2020)–Changes are bound to occur as you walk into a new year. With every passing year, the number of unmatchable technological updates keep on increasing, and so does the taste of humans. For as long as the urge for multiple assets remains, the scope for innovations will keep broadening. Cryptocurrency is one such disruptive technology that took the course of rapid growth. The digital era gave birth to this marvel, and it has been ruling the economy for the past decade. Investors all over the world have started shifting entirely over to cryptocurrencies for trading purposes. But as technology is dashing along with time, the rocketing popularity of cryptocurrencies is unstoppable. What are the changes and updates to be introduced to Bitcoins and Altcoins? Which all cryptocurrencies are worth investing in, in the coming year? As we are almost at the threshold of 2020, let us look into the list of the best cryptocurrencies to buy this new year.

Top 5 Cryptocurrencies for Beginners

1. Bitcoin

Bitcoin is the first cryptocurrency to hit the market, and it\’s been more than a decade now. Bitcoin has held the face of virtual money, making it the most popular and widely accepted cryptocurrency. It aims at developing a vast network around the world, where a peer-to-peer format of cash transfer is made possible. Although Bitcoin has proven to be volatile, it still is the most recommended one. The liquidity (buying and selling without hassles) of Bitcoin is one of the primary reasons for this. When the number of coins mined hits the limit of 21 million, the demand will increase, so will the price. Investing in more than one cryptocurrency is recommended for protection; Bitcoin should always be the top priority. The

Immediate Edge Bot

review

can give you a better idea on which cryptocurrency to invest in the coming years.

2. Litecoin

Litecoin

is the Altcoin with the best features to have launched right after Bitcoin. It is indeed a fork of Bitcoin with significant modifications brought to the software. The most attractive features of Litecoin are its liquidity and the speed of transactions. Market cap value is also quite high when compared to the other contemporaries.

3. Ethereum

Ethereum is said to be the fastest-growing cryptocurrency, with its features attracting more users to it. The concept of smart contracts was introduced by Ethereum, through which the launch and development of dApps and mobile applications were made more manageable. The Initial Coin Offering movement was stimulated by the numerous tokens running on Ethereum. Buying and

selling of  Ethereum

is not an issue since its liquidity factor hits a high note just below Bitcoin. Its rate is more likely to increase with time and stay stable post every price hike. For the disruptive technology of smart contracts that Ethereum brought into the economy, it has the potential to shoot up on the list to become as equally popular as Bitcoin.

4. Binance Coin

Binance Coin\’s value is drawn from the demand for it and how well it functions in the world created by Binance. Utility tokens like Binance Coin work in such a way that it does not follow the exact norms of digital currencies like Bitcoin and Litecoin. On the list of cryptocurrencies with the highest liquidity, Binance Coin holds a position in the top 10, which could rise and fall as the market values vary. Although it is highly volatile, the value has witnessed substantial growth over the previous years. At the time of the bear market, the price of Binance Coin multiplied three times and dived right into the group of potential investors.

5. Basic Attention Token

Yet another utility token like Binance Coin, BAT, is used for paying people working on various online platforms. In the list of the most traded coins, BAT has always held a position in the top 40. The liquidity of this token has a volatile nature, and it has kept on fluctuating for a long time since its launch. The price has stayed consistent over the past two years, while the other cryptos were going through a bad phase. With demand, the value of BAT is also expected to hike.

Conclusion

Try not to jump impulsively into any particular cryptocurrency. Make sure not to accumulate your funds into any random digital currency. Diversify your money and invest in multiple platforms to avoid massive losses. Go through trustworthy reviews and pick the best ones, and let this new year bring more fortune into your lives.

5 Free Address Lookup Service Online

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(January 9, 2020)–When you want to find someone or details about an individual, you can use their address to know who they are. The challenge, however, that most people face is finding the right service

to use because there are different options to use.

That is why today, our article focuses on helping you know the best address search sites on the internet. We are going to list five of them. Stay tuned.

Zosearch

At the top of our list is

Zosearch

, which is an address search tool, amongst other things, delivers what it promises. It has more than one million users, and something you will like about it is that it has numerous recognitions from sites such as TechRadar, Forbes, Pc mage, and many other high authority sites.

Getting the report is easy. Since it is

a free address lookup site

, Zosearch ensures that you have the report within a minute or so. You do not pay anything to get the full report or do searches. Every search is free, and you can do as many searches as you want.

Besides that, Zosearch has an active customer support team. In the case of problems, they are available to help you.

PeopleFinders

If you are looking for great insights within your reports, then you should use this site. The

report, which is what you require most, is easy to use. Meaning, you will not have any problems analyzing them and finding essential data from them.

Nevertheless, the report does not feature a person’s social media detail, which is not that much of a problem since you can use the Zosearch site for this purpose.

The only negative thing about this site is that you have to pay 25 dollars to use the site. No one who likes free stuff may enjoy the service, nevertheless.

US Search

Just like People finders, this is useful for people who want to invest in an address search tool. Though it is a cheaper option, this one offers all its services at different prices. So instead of a onetime subscription fee, this one will charge depending on the type of information you

want from the report.

For instance, if you want a basic report, then you pay three dollars. For extra information such as marital status, you will need to spend about forty dollars.

On the positive, this site is easy to use, and the information present on these reports is up-to-date. Therefore, there is less likelihood of getting the wrong data.

Instant checkmate

If you want to know more about the owner of a home using their address, then you need to subscribe to their services. The address search option is suitable for people with a budget since their subscription is as low as 40 dollars in a month.

People who search regularly should use this site. The reports are updated, and they contain in-depth information about an individual. Instant checkmate warns you about the details, and if you want to download the report, you will need to pay more to get it.

Been Verified

Other than using a person’s address to locate them, this website also allows you to use their phone number, name, or email address. The site is easy to use, and finding your way while using the tool should not be a challenge.

Reports contain all the information you require. However, the catch 22 situation here is that you have to pay a subscription to get critical details, such as criminal records. Otherwise, when you create an account, you can get the individual’s basic information without incurring any charges.

Final remarks

Now it is up to you to pick out of these five. All these options are viable, and you can depend on them for accurate reports.

When choosing the site to use, be sure that you put your priorities right. For instance, if you do not use the address search tool frequently, then using a free site like Zosearch should be the way to go. Furthermore, the site provides all the details you require in the report.

Nevertheless, if you have to pay for a subscription, then PeopleFinders can be a great option since the reports are self-explanatory, and the subscription is affordable to anyone.

New Jersey Lottery 50th Anniversary Celebration Year

– $42 Billion in Prizes Awarded to its Players since 1970 –

– Innovative New Games & Chances to play in 2020 –

TRENTON (Jan. 8, 2020)

– The New Jersey Lottery, one of the largest lotteries and the third oldest in the United States, is excited to celebrate 50 years of fun-filled gaming with a year-long celebration

that includes the introduction of new games and producing on-going fun and entertainment for players, with continued commitment to responsible gaming while providing financial support to the state

.

“Fifty years ago, New Jersey voters took a chance and approved a state Lottery, which turned out to be a winner. The original hope was that the lottery would generate $12 million in profit annually. Last year, the New Jersey Lottery contributed over a billion dollars to the state,” said James A. Carey, Acting Executive Director of the New Jersey Lottery.

Launched in 1969, the lottery was born with the goal of raising funds to support education and state-run institutions. Today the New Jersey Lottery is committed to providing revenue-generating entertainment products to help protect the retirement benefits of those who serve our community, including New Jersey’s teachers, police officers, firefighters, and other public employees.

“We have so many reasons to celebrate fifty years of success. Since 1970, the New Jersey Lottery has produced over $28 billion in revenue for the state and $42 billion in prizes for our players – making over 2,000 millionaires in the process. I can’t wait to meet the next group of winners at our kickoff events,” said Carey.

THE KICK-OFF EVENTS

The year-long celebration will kick off with two events open to consumers where $50,000 in various prizes will be available to attendees 18 and over, and some (literally) “up for grabs” with the premier of the New Jersey Lottery CA$HNADO, an interactive, prize -grabbing, everybody-is-watching experience.

January 9, 2020; 2:30 – 4:30 PM: Bridgewater Commons Mall in the Atrium

January 11, 2020; 4-6 PM: Wild Wild West in Atlantic City

New Jersey Department of Health Continues Efforts to Combat Overdose Epidemic

The Department of Health continues to implement initiatives to help reverse the tide of the opioid epidemic in the state.

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“Eight lives are lost each day to the overdose epidemic in New Jersey,” said Acting Health Commissioner Judith M. Persichilli. “We are committed to linking all those in need to treatment and services by engaging healthcare providers, harm reduction centers, local health officials and emergency care providers in the fight to save lives.”

The Department of Health is expanding its

“5 Minutes to Help”

training course for Emergency Medical Services staff to improve connections to care for non-fatal overdose victims. This program has already trained 75 first responders so they can effectively provide patients with information on recovery resources.   Last week, the Department launched an online introduction course for EMS and law enforcement partners and will hold several in person trainings this year. First responders are on the front lines of this public health challenge, saving lives and serving as the first link to treatment and services. In 2019, EMS administered nearly 10,000 doses of naloxone.

The Department is also increasing access to naloxone.  The Department’s Naloxone Standing Orders program allow pharmacists to dispense the opioid antidote without a prescription. In 2019, there was a 63 percent increase in participating pharmacists and a 30 percent increase in pharmacies.

To reduce dependence on opioids, the Department is working with hospital care providers to decrease opioid prescribing to treat chronic pain in emergency departments. Through the Opioid Reduction Option (ORO) program, 11 hospitals have enrolled in training. St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, which serves as a Gold Technical Partner, is sharing its best practices that have received national recognition in reducing opioid prescriptions in their emergency department. In 2019, 165 emergency department personnel were trained.  This year, the Department, and its partner, the New Jersey Hospital Association, will hold another round of training to engage more hospitals in this effort. The goal of the ORO program is to ultimately reduce overall opioid prescribing in NJ’s emergency departments to 12 percent or less.

New Jersey’s seven Harm Reduction Centers continue to play a critical role in addressing the overdose epidemic. The Department is expanding services at these centers to support the health of individuals in active use.  In addition to access to new syringes, overdose prevention education, naloxone, and HIV and Hepatitis C testing, center staff provide outreach, counseling and care coordination. In 2019, more than 3,100 residents were served at these centers located in Asbury Park, Atlantic City, Camden, Jersey City, Newark, Paterson and Trenton.

The Department will continue to improve data collection and analysis to better understand the status of the epidemic and employ better informed strategies for prevention of use, and reduction of deaths and recidivism.  In 2019, the

NJ Overdose Data Dashboard

added data on viral hepatitis and neonatal abstinence syndrome. The dashboard provides statistics on overdose deaths, crime, naloxone administration, prescription monitoring, drug related hospital visits, and other important data to understand the population health impacts of the epidemic.

To help further facilitate data exchange, the Department is supporting efforts by behavioral health providers to implement electronic health records and connection to other health care providers through the New Jersey Health Information Network (NJHIN). Historically, substance use disorder providers have not had access to the resources they needed to maintain modern health record systems, and this technology gap has limited their access to timely health information.  More than 120 providers are interested in participating and 50 have signed contracts with vendors to begin the process of moving to or upgrading their electronic health records systems.

The Department is also focused on addressing the overdose epidemic through a health equity lens.  The growing impact on communities of color and geographic disparities will be covered in a series of health equity forums this Spring, which will culminate in the Fall Population Health summit.

The Department’s work is being supported by both state and federal funding.

UPPITY: THE WILLY T. RIBBS STORY (video)

LOS ANGELES, CA (January 8, 2020)

– Chassy Media announced today that

UPPITY: THE WILLY T. RIBBS STORY

, the incredible true story of Willy T. Ribbs, the first Black driver to win a Trans-Am race, test a Formula One car and race in the Indy 500, is now available for purchase at

Chassy.com

. The film is co-directed by podcaster and comedian Adam Carolla and Nate Adams (

THE 24 HOUR WAR and SHELBY AMERICAN: THE CARROLL SHELBY STORY

).

Willy T. Ribbs was the Jackie Robinson of auto-racing who shattered the color-barrier in the all-white sport. Willy was referred to as \”Uppity\” behind his back by mechanics and other racers. He overcame death-threats, unwarranted suspensions and engine sabotage to go after his dream. Ultimately, Willy beat the haters and became the first Black driver to win a Trans-Am race, test a Formula One car, and race in the Indy 500.

“Willy T. Ribbs is an extraordinary racer who overcame adversity throughout his career. Willy’s determined spirit and desire to prove his naysayers wrong serves as a beacon of light and hope that one should never give up on their dreams and to continue to fight regardless of what others think,” said co-directors Adam Carolla and Nate Adams. “We are thrilled to share his amazing story and are very excited for audiences to learn more about this incredible man!”

UPPITY: THE WILLY T. RIBBS STORY is produced by Adam Carolla, Nate Adams and Mike August and features interviews with Willy T. Ribbs, Paul Newman, Bernie Ecclestone, Dan Gurney, Bobby Unser, Al Unser Jr., Robby Unser, David Hobbs, Caitlyn Jenner, Wally Dallenbach Jr., and Humpy Wheeler.

ABOUT CHASSY MEDIA

Founded in 2014 by Adam Carolla and Nate Adams, Chassy Media is an award winning, one-stop-shop production company that specializes in feature films, premium documentary films, comedy specials, branded content, and much more. Whether it’s the story of the first Black driver to race the Indy 500, the real story of Ford v. Ferrari or a comedy special about the rags to riches tale of Adam Carolla. Chassy creates story-driven, character rich content that connects and resonates with audiences everywhere. Our skilled team of professionals, from producers to editors, works tirelessly with our partners in order to deliver the highest quality content that best suits their brand.

NJ SIERRA CLUB: Bomb Train Safety Bill Released from Assembly Committee Today

Monday, the Assembly Appropriations Committee released A3783 (Eustace). The bill requires owners or operators of certain trains to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail; requires NJ DOT to request bridge

inspection reports from US DOT.

“We need this legislation and we need it now. New Jersey is already seeing hundreds of shipments of explosive fossil fuels, whether it is bomb trains carrying Bakken crude oil or LNG, and we could be seeing more in the future. PHMSA recently approved a special permit that will allow hundreds of trains carrying explosive LNG through New Jersey communities and neighborhoods. Not only do these hazardous shipments put people at risk by cutting through densely populated communities but they can also cause ecological disaster and water supply nightmares,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “We need this legislation to protect communities that have dangerous train cars traveling through them every day. It has passed in the Senate and now the Assembly needs to act quickly and get to Governor Murphy’s desk to sign.”

Since 2008, oil train traffic in the U.S. has increased by more than 5,000 percent. North Dakota Bakken Shale oil is one of the most explosive types of oil in the world. One quart of oil contaminates one million gallons of water and one rail car carries 34,500 gallons of oil. LNG shipments carry high densities of hazardous natural gas. When a spill occurs, the LNG forms a vapor cloud that remains close to the ground because it is denser than air. This prolongs the hazard in both distance and time.

“We cannot afford to play Russian Roulette with our environment and our people. First responders need to know what is happening in our communities so that they can plan for spills or emergencies. Towns need to have contingency plans in place to clean up and minimize the risk. When a train carrying Bakken crude oil derails, it is a disaster. If it happened in New Jersey, it would be a tragedy of epic proportions. That is why we need this legislation,” said Tittel. “We need this bill to make sure there are response and emergency plans if something happens with one of these rail cars at a moment’s notice. These response plans will allow the public to be informed, especially ahead of time to help prepare for an emergency.”

The bill requires operators carrying Bakken crude shipments to have discharge response, cleanup, and contingency plans to transport certain hazardous materials by rail. Previous Bakken train derailments have led to train cars setting on fire, homes being destroyed, forced evacuations of entire towns, threatened water supplies, and human casualties. Governor Christie vetoed this bill when it was originally passed and an attempt for an override was made.

“We need this legislation because if there is an accident or spill, it can catastrophic consequences to our communities. This bill requires the railroad to have a warning system in place and a contingency plan that will deal with any potential spill or accident. This legislation also gives towns important tools to deal with a response or emergency clean up and will give the town notice when a train is coming through. It is important that the state legislature is resisting Trump Administration rollbacks to rail safety,” said Jeff Tittel, Director of the New Jersey Sierra Club. “This bill will help protect the people of New Jersey from dangerous spills and derailments. We need our legislature to move quickly on this bill to help protect susceptible communities.”

source: New Jersey Sierra Club

How to Get a Car Loan When You Have Bad Credit Score

(Gloucestercitynews.net)(January 8, 2020)–The

credit scorecard

plays an important role in getting a loan for the car. Unfortunately, bad credit score makes the process difficult for the borrower in terms of getting a favorable loan amount, monthly payments, and average interest rates. If you have got your heart set on

purchasing the dream car, then you probably need to contact a reliable lender for receiving

auto loans

. Your lender will guarantee the best auto financing deal regardless of your credit history. Read this article for more

information on getting a car loan with bad credit portfolio.

Work On Your Existing Scorecard

It is recommended to work on your existing credit score before you decide to buy a car on a loan. Check-in advance if your credit report will allow you to get a car loan or not. The bad credit portfolio surely decreases your chances of availing loans on favorable terms and conditions. By improving the score of your credit, you can shop around to choose the lending institution that fits best with your desires. It also increases your chances of getting car loans at the lowest possible rates. You can start by evaluating all the probable items that are responsible for your bad credit profile. Clean all the liabilities by paying off your unpaid accounts, reducing the number of total debts, highlighting the positive information on your scorecard, and resolving credit report errors. The continuous improvement in your scorecard leaves a good impression on the car dealers.

Increase the Amount of Down Payment

When you get to increase the amount of down payment, it means you have automatically improved your chances to receive a car loan even with bad credit history. Higher the down payment results in lesser the number of monthly payments, shorten the terms of your loan and lower the borrowing cost. The down payment is considered as money-in-hand which can impact the decisions of car loan lenders. The auto loans lender will support you in getting a car of your dreams even with a low credit score. It tends to reduce the risks associated with the default of the debtor.

Buy a Car That You Can Afford

Have you ever heard a common saying, “the less is more?” Well, that is also true when you make your decision to apply for a loan to buy a new car. If you desire to get an expensive car, then you probably realize that you would also have to take a considerable amount of loans. Similarly, when you have a limited amount saved up as down payment, then you will again have to cover the rest of the amount by getting a loan from financial lenders. Make sure you choose a car based on your estimated budget so you can afford monthly loan payments. Also, this will allow you to negotiate the average rate of interest against an approved amount of car loan.

Put Up Collateral Option

You can benefit from the collateral option if you are in trouble because of a bad credit scorecard. The collateral option allows the financial lenders to trust you because you have the intention to pledge something of great value like your house or expensive jewelry. This technique ensures the monthly payments and the residual amount of loan in the event of default or

bankruptcy

. Be careful when pledging your valuables as collateral, because your lender will sell them in case you are not able to pay. Consider all the significant risks to avoid worse case scenarios.

Consider the Help of a Co-Signer

If you have no credit history or if you are someone with a bad credit score, then don’t you worry! You can ask your parents, friends, siblings, or even your employer to co-sign the car loan. When you are financially stable and have a definite source of income, then your people will have no problem supporting you. Similarly, lenders will be happy to close a deal with you if you are in a position to mitigate the potential risks. Be absolutely sure you can make payments on time. Otherwise, your co-signer will become responsible for your debts.

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TIPS AND SNIPPETS: Thief Strikes Local Car Dealerships; LGBTQ Curriculum Arrives at 12 Schools

UPDATED:

Lt. Steve Burkhardt, spokesman for the Gloucester City Police Department, said \”Both cases are still under investigation and no charges have been signed at this time.\”

by CNBNewsnet

TRUCK THIEF BUSY IN GLOUCESTER CITY

—A brazen pickup truck thief that struck two different car dealerships in Gloucester City was the focus of a recent

Fox29 report.

One of the thefts occurred January 2, 2020 after 7PM at CW Clarke\’s Auto, located on US Route 130 south near the Gloucester City/Brooklawn border and the other was a week or so before at Gormley\’s Auto, US Route 130 and Klemm Avenue, also in Gloucester City.

There was a Haddon Township gas station robbed at Route 130 and Nicholson Road shortly after the truck was stolen from Clarke\’s.  Police have not confirmed a connection between the theft and robbery according to

Fox29.

CW Clarke owner Jeff Mauro told FOX 29, \”You hear about people taking cars when the business is closed at night or in front of someone\’s house but never when you\’re actually open for business.\” He says someone drove off with a new car as the shop owners were right across the street.

Bob Nage,

of Gormley\’s said the guy who stole the truck from his lot \”actually came in under the guise of buying it. He wanted to look at it and wanted the keys. \”The suspect got in the 2016 black Ram truck and drove straight off the lot,\” Nage said.

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CNBNews contacted the police for an update on the incidents. As of this posting we have not received a response.

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THE LGBTQ CURRICULUM IS HERE

—Twelve schools in New Jersey will begin teaching the state\’s mandated LGBTQ inclusive curriculum this month according to nj1015.com

Gov. Phil Murphy

signed into law nearly a year ago

a measure that requires school districts to include instruction and materials that \”accurately portray political, economic, and social contributions of persons with disabilities and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people.\”

The law went into effect immediately but will apply to the 2020-2021 school year for the curriculum of middle and high schools.

The schools teaching the pilot program through June of this year include:

Asbury Park:

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Hackensack:

Bergen Arts and Science Charter Middle School

Haddon Heights:

Haddon Heights Junior-Senior High School

Highland Park:

Highland Park School

Millburn:

Millburn Middle School

Morristown:

Unity Charter School

Newark:

Newark Arts High School

Rumson:

Forrestdale School

Somers Point

: Chartertech High School for the Performing Arts

Tuckerton:

Pinelands Regional Junior High School

Several schools not in the pilot program will still have access to the lesson plans but will not have a curriculum coach or professional development training. Those schools were not named.

Read More:

These 12 schools will be first in NJ to teach LGBTQ curriculum

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Anna Green of Gloucester City, age 78

Gloucester City – On January 6, 2020. Age 78. (nee DiCresenzo). Loving and devoted wife of 43 years to Walter E. Green. Loving mother of David E. Green. Beloved sister of Julio DiCresenzo (Joan), Mary Weigner, Frances Shone, Emma Malin (Elwood) and JoAnne Piontkowski (Robert). Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to her viewing on Monday morning, January 13

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, from 9:30 to 10:30 AM at St. Mary’s Church, 426 Monmouth St., Gloucester City, where her Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM. Interment will follow in New St. Mary’s Cemetery, Bellmawr.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Mary’s Church, at the above church address. Please memo, Anna Green.

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.comunder the obituary of Anna Green. Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through:

McCANN-HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City, NJ.

Ph: 856-456-1142.

Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Commissioner, State of NJ-DOT Elected IBTTA Second Vice-President

WASHINGTON, DC

–  The

International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA)

is pleased to announce that

Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti

, Commissioner,

State of New Jersey Department of Transportation

, will serve as the association’s Second Vice-President. IBTTA is

the worldwide association for the owners and operators of toll facilities and the businesses that serve tolling.

Gutierrez-Scaccetti was elected Second Vice-President by the membership during IBTTA’s 87

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Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Nova Scotia, Canada, this past September. The meeting brought together more than 800 transportation leaders from 23 countries to discuss innovative technologies, policies, funding options and business practices to provide greater mobility for drivers.

“IBTTA is pleased that Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti, Commissioner, State of New Jersey Department of Transportation will serve as our Second Vice President this year. Diane will bring her bold leadership and vision to our association and industry,” said

Patrick D. Jones

, Executive Director and CEO of IBTTA. “In New Jersey and around the world, tolling is providing greater mobility options for millions of customers. Diane’s extensive work in transportation comes at a critical time when communities and nations worldwide are looking at new ways to fund and finance vital transportation infrastructure.”

“I am thrilled and honored that my fellow IBTTA members have entrusted me with this leadership position,” said Diane Gutierrez-Scaccetti. “My involvement as a member of the Board of Directors for IBTTA has allowed me to engage with members across the U.S. and around the world. I look forward to using my experience to address the many challenges and opportunities facing the transportation industry as well as learning from others and applying solutions and best practices that we can use here in New Jersey.”

A native of New Jersey, Gutierrez-Scaccetti is a transportation professional with more than 30 years in the industry, and 36 years in government service. She possesses extensive executive, operational, and planning knowledge. Most recently, the Commissioner served as the Executive Director and CEO at Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, a part of the Florida Department of Transportation. Under her leadership, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise managed more than 460 centerline miles and a 5-year capital program in excess of $6 billion, supported by $1 billion in revenues.