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H.R. 1478: One Seat Ride Act

United States · 119 · In committee

Introduced February 21, 2025

Latest action, February 21, 2025: Introduced in House

Official summary

One Seat Ride Act This bill requires the Department of Transportation to conduct a study on the benefits of commuter rail passenger transportation and major obstacles to providing commuter rail passenger transportation that does not involve a transfer for passengers. The study must consider economic, logistical, and quality of life factors. It must also include a cost-benefit analysis of single-seat trips on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours and the impact such trips would have on other New Jersey Transit lines.

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