Establishes Office of Statewide Mobility Manager to assist certain persons with disabilities and their families with transportation and mobility needs.
Impact
The proposed legislation signifies a potentially transformative step in enhancing the transportation infrastructure for individuals with disabilities across New Jersey. By creating a designated office, the bill promises to streamline and improve access to transportation services tailored to the unique needs of individuals with disabilities. The office will not only offer trip-planning guidance but also work to coordinate transportation options and ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary
Assembly Bill A2858 aims to establish the Office of Statewide Mobility Manager within the New Jersey Department of Transportation. This office is tasked with assisting individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and those with intellectual and developmental disabilities, alongside their families, caregivers, and service providers, in navigating transportation and mobility needs. The initiative is a response to ongoing challenges faced by these populations regarding access to convenient and reliable transportation options.
Contention
Discussions surrounding A2858 may center on concerns regarding funding and resource allocation for the newly established office, as well as the effectiveness of government-run mobility services compared to private options. While proponents argue that a centralized approach will enhance accessibility, opponents may raise questions about the capacity of the office to adequately cater to the needs of all affected individuals across diverse regions with varying transportation challenges.
Establishes Office of Statewide Mobility Manager to assist certain persons with disabilities and their families with transportation and mobility needs.
Requires DOT, NJT, and DHS to study and implement transportation mobility and accessibility improvements for persons with autism and developmental disabilities.
Requires DOT, NJT, and DHS to study and implement transportation mobility and accessibility improvements for persons with autism and developmental disabilities.
Requires DOT, NJT, and DHS to study and implement transportation mobility and accessibility improvements for persons with autism and developmental disabilities.
Requires DOT, NJT, and DHS to study and implement transportation mobility and accessibility improvements for persons with autism and developmental disabilities.
Requires NJT to implement education program for services provided to persons with disabilities, senior citizens, and other individuals with mobility needs.
Establishes Office of Statewide Mobility Manager to assist certain persons with disabilities and their families with transportation and mobility needs.
Urging The Department Of Education To Recognize And Remedy Statewide School Transportation Inequities By Increasing And Prioritizing School Bus Services For Schoolchildren From Low- To Moderate-income Families.
Urging The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Remedy Statewide School Bus Transportation Inequities For Schoolchildren From Low- To Moderate-income Families.
Urging The Department Of Education To Convene A Working Group To Remedy Statewide School Bus Transportation Inequities For Schoolchildren From Low- To Moderate-income Families.
Urging The Department Of Education To Recognize And Remedy Statewide School Transportation Inequities By Increasing And Prioritizing School Bus Services For Schoolchildren From Low- To Moderate-income Families.