The 2025 Crossroads NJ Report, produced by The Fund for New Jersey, offers a critical, data-driven analysis of the most pressing issues impacting the Garden State today—from the environment and affordable housing to transportation, education, and economic equity. This policy report evaluates progress made since the original 2017 Crossroads NJ Report and outlines actionable recommendations to guide the next state administration.
Seeking to improve the quality of public decision-making and strengthen the effectiveness of government, philanthropy, and civil society in addressing systemic challenges, The Fund for New Jersey brings together research, expert insights, and community collaboration to promote solutions that strengthen government accountability, improve the quality of life, and ensure all residents can thrive at a pivotal juncture for the state’s future.
Key Priorities for New Jersey’s Future
The 2025 Crossroads NJ report examines progress and ongoing challenges across seven critical policy areas:
Climate and the Environment
Criminal Justice Reform
Education Equity
Affordable Housing and Land Use
Jobs and the Economy
State Fiscal Policy port
Transportation Infrastructure
With housing costs rising, transportation systems under strain, and persistent disparities, this report provides evidence-based strategies to address the cost of living in New Jersey, expand opportunity, and build long-term resilience.
