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SJR 145

Establishes "Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizen Transportation Services Task Force" to study and make recommendations concerning ways to improve transportation services for persons with disabilities and senior citizens.

2024-2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Corrado and 1 co-sponsor

Establishes a temporary multi-agency task force to study and recommend improvements to transportation for people with disabilities and seniors, with an 18-month report.

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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Bill Summary · SJR 145

Summary: SJR 145 – Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizen Transportation Services Task Force

What the bill would do

  • Establishes a temporary state task force, named the “Persons with Disabilities and Senior Citizen Transportation Services Task Force,” to study and make recommendations to improve transportation services for persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
  • The task force is a joint resolution (SJR 145) and is intended to produce a report with findings and legislative proposals within 18 months of its organizational meeting. The task force expires after submitting its report.

Key provisions

Task force composition

The task force would consist of seven members:
1. Commissioner of Transportation (ex officio) or designee
2. Commissioner of Human Services (ex officio) or designee
3. Executive Director of New Jersey Transit Corporation (ex officio) or designee
4. Representative from the New Jersey Association of Counties (appointed by the Governor)
5. Representative from an organization advocating for persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities (appointed by the Governor)
6. Representative from an organization advocating for persons with physical disabilities (appointed by the President of the Senate)
7. Representative from an organization advocating for senior citizens (appointed by the Speaker of the General Assembly)

  • Members serve without compensation but may be reimbursed for necessary and actual expenses to the extent funds are available.

Organization and operations

  • The task force must organize within 30 days of member appointment.
  • It shall elect a chair from among its members; the chair selects a secretary (who need not be a member).
  • It may meet as the chair determines and may hold public hearings.
  • It may request appearances of officials from state agencies or local governments and solicit testimony from interested groups and the public.
  • It may use the services of employees from state, county, or municipal agencies and may hire stenographic/clerical staff and cover travel and related expenses within available funds.
  • Four members constitute a quorum.

Focus areas (studied and recommended)

The task force must examine ways to improve transportation services for persons with disabilities and senior citizens, with specific consideration of:
- Transportation obstacles and mitigation strategies
- Infrastructure and technology improvements to coordinate and connect transportation systems for seamless mobility
- Independent travel training
- Real-time transit technology to inform passengers of delays or cancellations
- How automated and connected vehicle technology can enhance accessibility

Deliverables and timeline

  • The task force must prepare and submit a report of findings and recommendations, including legislative proposals, to the Governor and the Legislature no later than 18 months after its organizational meeting.
  • The task force expires upon submission of the report.

Effective date and related actions

  • The joint resolution takes effect immediately.
  • It expires when the required report is issued.
  • Related bill: AJR 109 (companion).

Status and context

  • Introduced in the New Jersey Senate on December 9, 2024 and referred to the Senate Transportation Committee.
  • Classifies as a joint resolution (no direct appropriation authority; expenses are contingent on available funds).

Potential impact

  • Creates a formal, multi-agency and stakeholder body to assess and improve transportation access for people with disabilities and seniors.
  • Could inform future policy, program coordination, and legislative proposals to enhance mobility, accessibility, technology integration, and real-time information for transit users.
  • Not a funding bill itself; any recommendations may lead to subsequent legislation or budget priorities.

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

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