Bill
A 3887
A 3887 would provide discounted CBD tolls for residents in transit deserts, easing CBD commutes and reducing transportation barriers for affected workers.
Overview
- Title: Provides discounted central business district tolls to individuals residing in transit deserts
- Purpose (per the title): To offer discounted tolls in the central business district (CBD) for residents living in transit deserts.
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
- Introduced: January 30, 2025
- Classification: Bill
Legislative Actions
- 2025-01-30: Referred to Corporations, Authorities and Commissions (listed twice in the actions provided)
Sponsors
- Primary sponsor: Jaime R. Williams
- Cosponsors: Michael Novakhov; David McDonough
Related Legislation
- A 8840 (prior-session)
Purpose and Intent
- The bill is framed by its title as aiming to reduce transportation barriers for residents who live in areas with limited transit access by providing discounted tolls in the CBD. The explicit policy rationale, target discount, and the geographic or demographic criteria would be detailed in the bill’s full text.
Key Provisions (Notable Gaps Without the Full Text)
- Specific discount details (amount or percentage)
- Eligibility criteria (how “transit deserts” are defined, residency requirements, proof of eligibility)
- Scope of tolls covered (which CBD toll facilities or bridges, time of day, duration)
- Administrative mechanism (how discounts would be granted, managed, and verified)
- Funding and fiscal implications (who bears the cost, potential revenue impacts, and any offsets)
- Sunset or renewal provisions (if any)
Eligibility and Affected Parties
- Eligible individuals: Residents living in transit deserts (as defined by the bill)
- Affected entities: CBD tolling authorities/operators; state or local agencies implementing toll relief; residents meeting eligibility
- Potentially impacted populations include commuters and workers who regularly travel into the CBD from transit-desert areas
Fiscal and Administrative Considerations
- The prompt does not provide financial figures or funding sources; the bill would likely need to address funding for discounts, administrative costs, and any impact on toll revenue.
- Implementation would require a mechanism to verify residency and transit-desert status and to apply discounts at point of toll collection or via tolling accounts.
Procedural Timeline and Status
- Currently in committee: Corporations, Authorities and Commissions
- Next steps would typically include committee hearings, potential amendments, and floor action.
Potential Impacts and Considerations
- Prospective benefits: Improved CBD access for residents in transit deserts; potential reductions in transportation barriers and commute times for affected residents.
- Potential concerns: Cost to toll authorities, administrative complexity, equity considerations, and ensuring clear definitions of “transit deserts” and “CBD tolls.”
Next Steps
- To provide a more complete summary, the text of A 3887 would be needed to detail the exact provisions, definitions, and implementation plan. If available, sharing or reviewing the bill text would allow for precise analysis of eligibility, discounts, funding, and timelines.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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