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NJ SJR145

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Angela Mcknight

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Origin

Senate

2024-2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a seven-member "Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizen Transportation Services Task Force" including the Commissioners of Transportation and Human Services, NJ Transit Executive Director, and representatives from disability and senior advocacy organizations

  • Requires the task force to examine transportation obstacles for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, including solutions for improving infrastructure, technology coordination, and seamless mobility between transit systems

  • Directs study of independent travel training improvements, real-time transit technology for delay notifications, and how automated/connected vehicle technology can enhance accessibility

  • Task force must organize within 30 days of member appointments and submit a report with findings, recommendations, and legislative proposals to the Governor and Legislature within 18 months

  • Members serve without compensation but may receive reimbursement for actual expenses; four members constitute a quorum for conducting business

Legislative Description

Establishes "Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizen Transportation Services Task Force" to study and make recommendations concerning ways to improve transportation services for persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

Transportation

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee

12/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/9/2024

Full Bill Text

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