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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026-2027 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to complete development of the Meadowlands Transitway project by May 1, 2026. By May 1, 2025, NJT is required to assess whether the Meadowlands Transitway project will be completed on or before May 1, 2026. If NJT determines that the project will not be completed by that date, NJT is required to develop and post on its official Internet website a public transportation plan outlining how NJT will meet increased transit demand for the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex. Finally, the bill creates a distinction between the existing BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line that opened in 2009 and the planned Meadowlands Transitway project.
AI Summary
This bill mandates that the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT), a public transportation agency, must aim to finish developing the Meadowlands Transitway project, which is a planned rapid transit system connecting Secaucus Junction Station to the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex, by May 1, 2026. To ensure this timeline is met, NJT is required to evaluate by May 1, 2025, whether the project will be completed by the deadline. If NJT anticipates a delay, it must create and publish a public transportation plan on its website by September 1, 2025, detailing how it will handle the expected rise in transit needs for the Meadowlands Sports and Entertainment Complex by the May 1, 2026, completion date. Importantly, the bill clarifies that the Meadowlands Transitway project is distinct from the existing BetMGM Meadowlands Rail Line, which has been operating since 2009 and provides shuttle service for large events.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/A1524 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A2000/1524_I1.HTM |
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