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NJ A3872

NJ A3872
Requires private bus operators to provide notice and hold public meetings for certain service changes.


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Introduced
02/27/2024
In Committee
05/06/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill establishes several requirements for a private entity that operates motorbus regulator route service. Specifically, these private entities would be required to: (1) provide at least four months written notice to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (commission) and the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) prior to the substantial curtailment of such service; (2) provide at least three months written notice to the service's customers prior to the substantial curtailment of such service; and (3) hold at least one public meeting in the affected area, as close as possible to the highest trafficked stop on the route, within 15 days after providing notice to the service's customers. Prior to holding the public meeting, the private entity is required to provide written notice of the public meeting to the commission, NJ Transit, as well as the State legislators representing any legislative district, the mayor and governing body of any municipality, and the board of county commissioners of any county that will be affected by the substantial curtailment of such service. A private entity found to be in violation of the bill is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 for each violation, which penalty is to be in addition to any other penalties that may be available pursuant to law. The bill requires the commission to adopt rules and regulations to implement the bill and to take any action necessary to ensure that private entities are in compliance with the bill's provisions.

AI Summary

This bill establishes several requirements for private entities that operate motorbus regular route service in New Jersey. Specifically, these entities must provide at least four months' written notice to the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission and the New Jersey Transit Corporation, as well as at least three months' written notice to customers, prior to substantially curtailing such service. Additionally, the entities must hold at least one public meeting in the affected area within 15 days of notifying customers. The bill empowers the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission to adopt rules and regulations to ensure compliance with these provisions, and allows for civil penalties of up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also permits the New Jersey Transit Corporation or other state instrumentalities to condition funding or contractual agreements on adherence to the notice and public meeting requirements.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Substituted by S2607 (1R) (on 06/28/2024)

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