New Jersey Statutes Title 48. Public Utilities 48 § 3-17.2

(a) “public utility” means any public utility defined in 48:2-13;

(b) “right of way” means the area devoted to passing over, on, through or under lands with utility plant facilities as part of a way for such purpose;

(c) “easement” or “easement rights” means privileges essential or appurtenant to the enjoyment of a right of way; and

(d) “street” means any highway, road, street, alley, lane or place dedicated to public use whether or not accepted and whether or not subsequently vacated and includes the sidewalk area and other areas between the sidelines thereof.