S 164 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes creation of "New Jersey Council on Access and Mobility."

S 164 establishes the "New Jersey Council on Access and Mobility" within the Department of Transportation to improve transportation services for people with disabilities and seniors. The council, composed of 17 members including agency heads and six public representatives from disability/senior advocacy groups, must annually study current transportation services, analyze federal funding opportunities, and coordinate efforts across state agencies. Its key duty is to make recommendations to maximize federal funding and enhance service coordination for these groups. The bill directly affects New Jersey residents with disabilities or who are seniors by aiming to streamline and improve their access to transportation. The council must hold its first meeting within 30 days of appointments, with members serving three-year terms.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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