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NJ A1716

NJ A1716
Requires NJT to remove snow from certain stops, stations, and stands for motorbus regular route service and to make name and contact information of entities responsible for snow removal publicly available.


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Introduced
01/09/2018
In Committee
01/09/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2020

Introduced Session

2018-2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) to provide for the removal of snow from all stops, stations, and stands used for the loading and unloading of passengers of motorbus regular route service, except in a municipality where the removal of snow has been provided for by written agreement or contract between NJ Transit and a public or private entity; or in a municipality or county that has adopted an ordinance or resolution designating another public or private entity responsible for snow removal. NJ Transit is also required to provide the name and phone number of the entity responsible for snow removal at each stop, station, and stand on the NJ Transit website. The bill authorizes NJ Transit to enter into a contract or written agreement for snow removal at a motorbus regular route service stop, station, or stand used for the loading and unloading of passengers with a county or municipality without advertisement for bids if: the scope of work does not allow for the award of a contract by the county or municipality to an outside contractor; or the Executive Director of NJ Transit determines the work to be performed is immediately necessary for public safety.

AI Summary

This bill requires the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) to remove snow from all stops, stations, and stands used for the loading and unloading of passengers of motorbus regular route service, except in municipalities where snow removal is already provided for by agreement or local ordinance. NJ Transit must also make the name and contact information of the entities responsible for snow removal at each location publicly available on its website. Additionally, the bill allows NJ Transit to enter into snow removal contracts with counties or municipalities without going through a bidding process in certain circumstances, such as when the work is necessary for public safety.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee (on 01/09/2018)

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