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119-hr-1478119th Congress

One Seat Ride Act

Sponsored By: Representative Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

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Summary

This bill would require a federal study of the benefits and barriers to providing more single-seat commuter rail trips that do not force passengers to transfer. It directs the Department of Transportation to weigh economic, logistical, and quality-of-life factors and to include a focused cost‑benefit analysis of one-seat peak service on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line and effects on other lines.

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  • Commuters: The study would assess whether single-seat trips improve travel time and daily life, which could inform future service changes for riders.
  • Transit agencies and operators: It would analyze operational and logistical obstacles, helping agencies weigh tradeoffs between peak one-seat service and impacts to other lines.
  • Policymakers and planners: The Department would deliver findings to congressional committees within one year, giving lawmakers targeted data to guide investment and planning decisions.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7]

NJ • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 2/21/2025

Roll Call Votes

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