To direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the costs and benefits of commuter rail passenger transportation involving transfers, and for other purposes.
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IntroducedMr. Kean (for himself and Mrs. Watson Coleman) introduced the …
Summary
What This Bill Does:
This bill tells the Secretary of Transportation to do a study. The goal is to figure out if it's possible and makes sense to have commuter train rides where you don't need to transfer, especially during busy hours on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line. The study will look at things like how much it would cost, how many people it would help, and any challenges that might come up.
Who Benefits and How:
If this bill passes:
- Commuters: They could have easier, more convenient train rides if the study shows it's feasible to eliminate transfers.
- New Jersey Transit: If the study finds it's a good idea, they might get funding or support to make these single-seat trips happen.
Who Bears the Burden and How:
There are no new costs or requirements for specific groups in this bill. However, if the study shows that eliminating transfers isn't feasible or would cause too many problems, some commuters might be disappointed.
Key Provisions:
- The Secretary of Transportation must do a study on whether it's possible to have single-seat trips on commuter trains.
- The study should consider economic, logistical, and quality of life factors.
- It should also focus on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours.
- A report on the findings must be submitted to two committees in Congress within a year after this bill becomes law.
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
The bill aims to direct the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study on the feasibility, costs, and benefits of providing commuter rail passenger transportation without transfers.
Policy Domains
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of Transportation
We use a combination of our own taxonomy and classification in addition to large language models to assess meaning and potential beneficiaries. High confidence means strong textual evidence. Always verify with the original bill text.
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