Bill > A5334

Introduced Session

This bill requires the Department of Transportation (DOT), the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) and the Department of Human Services (DHS) to conduct a holistic review of current infrastructure design practices for public highways and public transportation projects. Upon completion of the review, new and revised design practices are to be adopted that will result in projects that promote the ability of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities to travel independently. DOT, NJT, and DHS are also to conduct a study of nationwide best practices that identifies ways to operate public roadway facilities, public transportation services, and mobility programs operated or funded under the DHS in a manner that makes transportation services and mobility programs more accessible for individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and developmental disabilities The DOT is required to encourage regional and local entities that apply for funding through the local aid program to adopt infrastructure design practices and best practices that are consistent with State practices.

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Patrick Diegnan (D)*,  Tom Kean (R)*,  Yvonne Lopez (D)*,  Vincent Mazzeo (D)*,  Sterley Stanley (D)*,  John Armato (D),  Daniel Benson (D),  Tony Bucco (R),  Herbert Conaway (D),  BettyLou DeCroce (R),  JoAnn Downey (D),  Aura Dunn (R),  Roy Freiman (D),  Mila Jasey (D),  Robert Karabinchak (D),  Joe Lagana (D),  Nellie Pou (D),  Shanique Speight (D),  Lisa Swain (D),  Britnee Timberlake (D),  Chris Tully (D),  Valerie Vainieri Huttle (D),  Benjie Wimberly (D), 

Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (39-0) (on 01/10/2022)

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