The New Jersey Senate Transportation Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Senator Kristin Corrado to improve accessibility and communication for paratransit riders across the state on June 2.
“Ensuring that individuals who rely on paratransit services receive clear, consistent information about their travel is a basic matter of accessibility and respect,” said Senator Corrado. “This legislation helps ensure that riders with disabilities are not left uncertain or disadvantaged simply because of how a transportation service is structured.”
The bill, S-3786, requires operators providing paratransit services to announce, or ensure through a recording system, each scheduled stop along a vehicle’s route. By extending this requirement to paratransit providers, the legislation seeks to ensure that riders receive consistent stop information regardless of the type of transit service they use.
According to the official website, Bucco serves as Senate Republican Leader and chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee while serving on the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. He provides constituent services through his district office and email for legislative inquiries, engages in legislative work including sponsoring bills and contributing to committee discussions, and represents New Jersey’s 25th Legislative District.
