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NJ S1240
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/13/2026
Primary Sponsor
Linda Greenstein
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AI Summary
- NJ Transit must establish a five-year pilot program providing free rides on rail, light rail, and bus services to individuals eligible for Access Link paratransit service
- Eligible individuals will be automatically enrolled, and personal assistants accompanying eligible passengers also ride free
- NJ Transit employees who interact with pilot program participants must complete annual training on program policies and appropriate interaction with participants
- Annual reports to the Governor and Legislature are required by October 31, covering trip totals, passengers served, customer satisfaction, costs/savings, and participant feedback
- Reports in years four and five must include analysis on program improvements and a recommendation on whether to make the program permanent
Legislative Description
Requires NJT to establish pilot program to provide free rides on rail, light rail, and bus service to individuals eligible for Access Link service.
Transportation
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
1/13/2026
Committee Referrals
Transportation1/13/2026
Full Bill Text
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