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NJ A5116
NJ A5116Requires private bus operators that participate in NJT bus lease program, receive State funds, or are under contract with NJT to provide notice and hold public hearings for certain service changes.
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Introduced
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
In Committee
03/05/2019
03/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020
01/08/2020
Introduced Session
2018-2019 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires a private entity that operates regulator route motorbus service, or portions or functions thereof, and that also participates in the New Jersey Transit Corporation's (NJ Transit) bus lease program, is a recipient of State funds, or operates the service pursuant to a contract with NJ Transit to: (1) provide at least six months written notice to its customers prior to substantial curtailment of the service; and (2) hold at least one public hearing in the affected area, as close as possible to the highest trafficked stop on the route, prior to implementing the substantial curtailment. A private entity that is found to be in violation of the bill is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, which is to be in addition to any penalties that may be available pursuant to law. The bill requires NJ Transit to adopt rules and regulations to implement the bill and requires NJ Transit to take any action necessary to ensure that private entities are in compliance with the bill's provisions.
AI Summary
This bill requires private bus operators that participate in the New Jersey Transit Corporation's (NJ Transit) bus lease program, receive State funds, or are under contract with NJ Transit to provide at least 6 months' written notice to customers and hold a public hearing in the affected area prior to substantially curtailing their bus service. Violators are subject to a civil penalty of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also requires NJ Transit to adopt regulations to ensure private entities comply with these provisions, and allows NJ Transit to impose even more onerous requirements on private entities participating in its programs or contracts.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 03/05/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5116_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2018/Bills/A9999/5116_I1.PDF |
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