Source: Inside NJ
(TRENTON) – attending to guarantee more New Jersey senior voters and residents with disabilities make the most of special transportation programs, legislation to need the New Jersey Commissioner of Transportation to advertise sure programs was approved weekday by the Assembly Appropriations Committee.
Under the bill (A-2450) sponsored by representative Daniel Benson (D-Mercer, Middlesex), the Commissioner would be needed to advertise the supply of NJTRANSIT initiatives that give reduced fares to seniors, still because the price and hours the reduced fares are in effect.
The Commissioner should also raise awareness for public transportation facilities accessible for individuals with disabilities, on with para-transit programs like Access Link that serve the incapacity community.
Assemblyman Benson discharged the subsequent statement:
“Seniors and riders with disabilities mistreatment public transportation might not bear in mind they’ll receive discounted fares by showing a variety of valid ID, or that those with disabilities could also be higher served by Access Link, that provides ADA-accessible transportation. It’s marvelous that NJTRANSIT offers these choices, however residents cannot make the most of them if they don’t understand they’re available. Raising public awareness will facilitate residents better understand their transportation options and increase the quantity of individuals using these services.”
