TRENTON – To keep riders informed of their options when taking public transit, the Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Angela V. McKnight, requiring certain transportation providers to develop and publish route schedules.
“An informed commute can help make for a seamless commute. Providing details on route schedules both online and at facilities and requiring these schedules to be updated regularly will help prevent the stress of unknown service changes and enhance the overall travel experience for riders,” said Senator McKnight (D-Hudson).
The bill, S-1768, would require certain motorbus, rail, and ferry passenger service owners or operators to post route schedules on their websites and at each transportation facility where service is provided. The bill’s provisions would apply to the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ Transit) and private carriers.
The provisions of the bill would also apply to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ), the Delaware River Port Authority (DRPA), and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) with concurring legislation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the State of New York.
Public transportation owners or operators would be required to update their websites and facilities with any changes to a route schedule within 30 days of the changes taking effect.
The bill was approved by the committee in a 6-0 vote.