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A 2131

Concerns training curriculum for certain NJT motorbus operators.

2026-2027 Regular Session Introduced by Clinton Calabrese and 3 co-sponsors

NJT must create and publicly post a standardized disability-awareness training for motorbus operators, including safety, assistance, emergency procedures, and resources.

Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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Bill Summary · A 2131

Overview

A 2131 (Session 222, New Jersey) would require the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJT) to develop and maintain a formal training curriculum for all operators of motorbus regular route service. The curriculum focuses on serving passengers with disabilities and must cover disability awareness, customer assistance, emergency procedures, and resources. The bill also establishes stakeholder input and public accessibility requirements.

Purpose and intent

  • Improve safety, accessibility, and comfort for passengers with disabilities on NJT motorbus regular route service.
  • Standardize operator training related to disability awareness and assistance.
  • Ensure operators are informed about available disability organizations and resources.
  • Increase transparency by making the training curriculum publicly available online and keeping it up to date.

Key provisions

  • Definitions

    • “Corporation” = New Jersey Transit Corporation.
    • “Motorbus regular route service” aligns with the standard definition in existing law.
    • “Person with a disability” includes physical, sensory, intellectual, developmental disabilities, limb loss, permanent mobility impairment, or other disabilities affecting ambulation or functioning.

  • Training curriculum requirements (subsection b)

    • The curriculum must include, at a minimum:
    • Basic information about various types of disabilities (physical, sensory, intellectual, developmental).
    • Practical guidance for assisting a person with a disability to ensure safety and comfort during motorbus service.
    • Emergency procedures for assisting a person with a disability in accidents or service interruptions.
    • Information about disability organizations that can serve as resources for operators and passengers.

  • Stakeholder feedback (subsection c)

    • NJT must solicit feedback from recognized disability organizations before implementing or updating the curriculum.

  • Public accessibility (subsection d)

    • NJT must display the elements of the training curriculum on its Internet website.
    • The curriculum must be updated on the website whenever changes or updates are made.

  • Effective date (section 2)

    • The act takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Who is affected

  • Operators of motorbus regular route service operated by NJT or under contract to NJT.
  • Disability organizations recognized by the state (as stakeholders providing feedback).
  • Passengers with disabilities, who would benefit from improved training and assistance.
  • The general public seeking information about NJT’s disability-related training content (through the public website).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced January 13, 2026; referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee.
  • The bill requires ongoing updates to the curriculum and public posting; no specific timeline for initial rollout is provided beyond “immediately” for the act’s effect.
  • Feedback from recognized disability organizations must occur prior to implementing or updating the curriculum, ensuring stakeholder input is incorporated.

Potential impact

  • Enhanced consistency in how operators assist passengers with disabilities.
  • Improved safety and experience for riders with disabilities during routine service and emergencies.
  • Increased transparency and accessibility of the training content for operators, riders, and advocacy groups.
  • Establishment of ongoing collaboration between NJT and disability organizations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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