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

This bill reforms New Jersey Transit (NJT) governance by creating an independent Office of Customer Advocate to represent riders' interests. It requires the NJT board to include more diverse public members (with specific transit experience or expertise) and limits political party representation to no more than three members. The bill mandates detailed public reporting on capital projects and strengthens board independence from state transportation oversight. These changes directly affect NJT riders, board members, and the transparency of transit funding decisions.