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NJ A3096
NJ A3096Requires NJT to provide notice concerning routine maintenance and significant reductions in service.
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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 (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 at least two weeks' advance notice for routine maintenance on rail or light rail lines, or for significant closures of motorbus, rail, or light rail lines. This notice must be given in writing to any affected municipality, college or university, and elementary or secondary school, and also posted publicly at transit facilities and through NJ Transit's mobile application, which will include information on alternative transit options. Furthermore, continuous notice will be displayed on NJ Transit's website until the maintenance is finished or service is restored, and the corporation will also issue public service announcements and launch an educational campaign to promote its mobile app for rider updates.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (4)
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/A3096 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/A3500/3096_I1.HTM |
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