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This joint resolution establishes the "Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizen Transportation Services Task Force" to comprehensively study and develop recommendations for improving transportation services for persons with disabilities and senior citizens. The task force will consist of seven members, including state agency officials and representatives from advocacy organizations, who will serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for expenses. The task force is charged with examining transportation challenges, including identifying obstacles for disabled and senior citizens, exploring ways to improve infrastructure and technology, enhancing independent travel training, developing real-time transit information systems, and investigating how automated and connected vehicle technologies can increase transportation accessibility. The group must organize within 30 days of member appointments, elect a chairperson, and can conduct public hearings and request assistance from state agencies. Within 18 months of its first meeting, the task force must submit a detailed report with findings and legislative proposals to the Governor and Legislature, after which the task force will automatically dissolve. The resolution aims to address critical transportation needs for vulnerable populations by creating a dedicated study group to propose targeted improvements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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