Establishes NJT Office of Customer Advocate and Rider Advocacy Commission.
This bill creates the Rider Advocacy Commission (with three appointed members) and the New Jersey Transit Office of Customer Advocate to directly represent NJ Transit riders' interests. The Office must analyze and report on proposed fare increases, service cuts, expansions, or major spending to NJ Transit's board, the Governor, and Legislature. It requires NJ Transit to share relevant documents with the Office for independent review before major changes. The Office collects public feedback through its website and monthly customer meetings, ensuring rider concerns directly inform transit decisions.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Transportation and Independent Authorities Committee
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3 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jerry Walker
DDemocratic
P
Robert Karabinchak
DDemocratic
P
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Clinton Calabrese
DDemocratic
Co
Erik Simonsen
RRepublican
Co
Gabe Rodriguez
DDemocratic
Co
Gerry Scharfenberger
RRepublican
Co
Jim Kennedy
DDemocratic
Co
Katie Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Linda Carter
DDemocratic
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