Increases transparency and accountability for NJT and independence of NJT board members; establishes Office of Customer Advocate; requires greater detail for capital program.

S 1584 reforms New Jersey Transit (NJT) governance to increase transparency and accountability. It establishes an Office of Customer Advocate to represent riders, requires NJT's 13-member board to include specific public member qualifications (e.g., transit riders or transportation experts), and mandates detailed reporting on capital projects. The bill also ensures board independence from the Department of Transportation and adds non-voting labor representatives to the board. These changes directly affect NJT's operations, board composition, and how it engages with riders and employees.