N.J.A.C. 16:78 – Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act Program Guidelines and Procedures

PUBLIC NOTICE

NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION

N.J.A.C. 16:78 – Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act Program Guidelines and Procedures

Please be advised that the New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) proposes to promulgate N.J.A.C. 16:78, Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act Program Guidelines and Procedures as new rules. The proposed new rules modernize the program to reflect current trends in the transportation industry, including the recent emergence of transportation network companies (TNCs). The proposed new rules assist counties and designated recipients in developing accessible feeder transportation services and local transit services to serve seniors and individuals with disabilities. Additionally, the proposed new rules allow NJ TRANSIT to develop and maintain capital improvements that promote accessible transportation, provide a higher level of service, and render technical assistance to counties. 

Subchapter 1, General Overview, describes the purpose of the chapter and sets forth definitions of terms used in this chapter. 

Subchapter 2, Apportionment, describes the method of allocating funds to the counties, includes a funding formula, availability of funds for the corporation and the counties, as well as the transfer of funds process when allocations are not expended.

Subchapter 3, Eligibility, describes the eligibility requirements for recipients, service areas, activities, coordination plans, and Local Citizens Advisory Committee requirements.

Subchapter 4, Program Developments and Management, sets forth the methods and requirements for program development and covers regional public hearings, annual audits, technical assistance, and the Corporation’s reporting requirements.

Subchapter 5, Local Assistance Application, sets forth the requirements for the submission of an application by the counties, or their designees, for local assistance under the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act. The subchapter includes a description of the eligible entities, the elements of the required description of proposed services, budget, coordination of services, public involvement, and commitment and resolution by the governing body.  

Copies of the proposed new rules can be obtained by written request to: 

     
Compliance Department
New Jersey Transit Corporation
One Penn Plaza East, 8th Floor
Newark, NJ 07105

Email: [email protected]

Full text of the proposal will be published in the New Jersey Register on June 19, 2023.  The proposal is also available on NJ TRANSIT’s website. Comments on the new rules must be submitted in writing to the above address by August 19, 2023. 

 

Kevin Corbett
President and CEO
New Jersey Transit Corporation