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NJ A2105
NJ A2105Requires NJT to provide notice concerning routine maintenance and significant reductions in service.
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Introduced
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
In Committee
01/14/2020
01/14/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/11/2022
01/11/2022
Introduced Session
2020-2021 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) to provide two weeks' notice of routine maintenance and significant closure on motorbus routes, rail lines, and light rail lines. The notice is required to: be given in writing to any municipality, institute of higher education, and elementary or secondary school that is expected to be affected by the routine maintenance or significant closure; be posted publicly at transit facilities; be made available through a mobile application operated by NJ Transit; and include information on alternative transit options. Continuing notice is required to be posted on NJ Transit's website until the routine maintenance is completed or until any interrupted service is restored. NJ Transit is required to provide public service announcements and to establish a rider educational campaign regarding the services available through its mobile application.
AI Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) to provide two weeks' notice of routine maintenance and significant closures on motorbus routes, rail lines, and light rail lines. The notice must be provided in writing to affected municipalities, schools, and institutions of higher education, posted at transit facilities, made available through NJ Transit's mobile application, and include information on alternative transit options. NJ Transit must also provide public service announcements and establish an educational campaign regarding its mobile application and notification options. The bill also outlines the specific circumstances that constitute a "substantial curtailment" of service, which would trigger additional public hearing requirements for NJ Transit.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/14/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| BillText | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2500/2105_I1.HTM |
| Bill | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/2020/Bills/A2500/2105_I1.PDF |
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