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Bill approved to remedy NJ Transit parking problems at train stations
The Senate Transportation Committee Monday approved legislation designed to remedy problems surrounding overcrowded parking at NJ Transit train stations.
The bill (S-2968.A-1080) would make clear that a vacant permit parking space at the stations is available for general public use during off-peak times. Off-peak hours are described as between 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the weekdays, and all day on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays. Often commuters without permit parking are forced to park in permit-only parking areas and receive citations.
The measure moves to the Senate floor for a vote. It passed the Assembly in June.
“In many cases, the NJ Transit lots are largely reserved for permit parking by daily commuters and that’s understandable, but there’s no reason why these spots shouldn’t be open for general public use during nights and weekends,” Assemblyman Reed Gusciora (D-Mercer), the lower house sponsor, said. (Hester, New Jersey Newsroom)
