H.R. 1478: One Seat Ride Act

This bill, known as the One Seat Ride Act, requires the Secretary of Transportation to conduct a study focused on commuter rail passenger transportation. The main goal of this study is to identify the advantages of commuter rail services that allow passengers to travel without needing to make transfers between different trains or modes of transportation.

Key Objectives of the Bill

• The Secretary of Transportation must examine the benefits of direct commuter rail services.
• The study will identify significant challenges that currently prevent the implementation of single-seat rides on commuter rail systems.

Study Requirements

The bill outlines specific requirements for the study, which include:

• The effects on the economy, logistical considerations, and the quality of life for passengers must be analyzed to understand the barriers to offering single-seat rides.
• Particular attention must be paid to single-seat trips on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours, and the potential impact of these direct trips on other lines within the New Jersey Transit system.

Reporting Timeline

The Secretary of Transportation is required to report the findings of this study to two congressional committees—the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure in the House of Representatives and the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs in the Senate—within one year of the bill's enactment.

Definition of Commuter Rail Passenger Transportation

The term "commuter rail passenger transportation" will be defined as it is in existing federal law under section 24102 of title 49, United States Code, providing clarity on the type of transportation being studied.

Relevant Companies

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