NJ TRANSIT INFORMATION MESSAGE

NJ TRANSIT INFORMATION MESSAGE
ON HOLDING AN OPEN PUBLIC HEARING
In accordance with the statute 1984, Section 5, p. 578 (Section 5 of PL 1984 c.578) of the SCDRTAP NJ TRANSIT program holds a public public hearing to gather information and opinions of interested parties regarding programs developed as part of the implementation of the Senior Citizen Ordinance & Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Program, SCDRTAP (Elderly and Disabled Residents Assistance Program). We will offer three (3) sessions for South, Central, and Upstate New Jersey.

The Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Assistance Program funds the necessary capital, operating and/or administrative costs for on-site coordination of public transport services for the elderly and persons with disabilities. The program also provides funding to improve access to designated bus and rail routes, provide technical assistance to counties, and manage program implementation throughout the state.

All materials considered at the hearing will be made available in accessible formats upon request. Closed captioning is available for the hearing impaired. Individuals requiring the assistance of an interpreter should contact Customer Service at 973-275-5555 no later than ten (10) business days prior to the hearing date. If you plan to speak at one of these virtual hearings, please email Cecily Derrick at [email protected] or leave your contact details on the answering machine at 973-491-7772 by Monday, October 24, 2022 .

The public is invited to participate in the hearings, which will take place on 3 November according to the schedule below. At the hearings, all those present will be given the opportunity to express their opinion and attitude towards the Assistance Program for the elderly and persons with disabilities. In order to ensure that all present have the opportunity to speak, a time limit of three (3) minutes is set for comments. Written comments for the record of the hearing should be mailed to: Public Hearing Comments 2022, NJ TRANSIT, Local Programs & Community Transportation, One Penn Plaza East, 4th Floor, Newark, New Jersey 07105-2246, or email to: [email protected] until Wednesday, October 26, 2022.
INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING OF THE OLDER AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAM
DATE: Thursday, November 3, 2022
Session 1: 5:00 pm - Southern New Jersey
Session 2: 18:00 - Central New Jersey
Session 3: 19:00 - Northern New Jersey
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Those with email access should email Cecily Derrick at [email protected] by Monday, October 24, 2022 and you will be sent a link to join the meeting via video conference call. Individuals who do not have access to a PC, laptop, I-pad, tablet, or smartphone with email should call and dial the conference ID code above to join the conference by phone.
With this annual notice, we also invite the public to review and comment on the Management Plans for the federal grant programs listed below that NJ Transit operates at the state level.
FTA Section 5310: The Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program
FTA Section 5311: Non-urbanized Area Formula Program for Rural Areas
Relevant materials are available for viewing and commenting on the S-Rides website at: https://s-rides.njtransit.com (click on the Documents link). In addition, copies of management plans may be requested by calling 1 973-491-7772 or by contacting the Local Programs & Minibus Support Department, NJ TRANSIT, Local Programs & Minibus Support Department, 4th floor, One Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ 07105-2246. All comments should be sent by mail to the address above or by email to: [email protected] .
This hearing will NOT discuss new information about the services provided by the Access Link program for passengers with limited mobility, this information will be discussed in separate customer forums (Customer Forums). If you have questions about the Access Link forums or services, you can email them to [email protected] or call Access Link at 973-491-4224, select option #5 to speak with a member of the Help Desk customers, for those who are hard of hearing, TT is available at 1 800-955-6765.

NOTICE TO TITLE VI BENEFICIARIES: NJ TRANSIT conducts its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Any person who believes they are a victim of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin, or who would like more information about NJ TRANSIT's obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, may contact NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at 973-275-5555. A complaint or request may also be submitted to NJ TRANSIT Customer Service in writing at NJ TRANSIT Customer Service - Title VI, One Penn Plaza East, Newark, NJ 07105. The complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.