Bill · H.R. 1478· House(119-HR-1478)
One Seat Ride Act
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Kean
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "One Seat Ride Act," directs the Secretary of Transportation to perform a study on commuter rail passenger transportation. The study focuses on identifying the benefits of these services and the major obstacles to providing trips that do not require a transfer. Specifically, the Secretary must look at economic, logistical, and quality of life factors regarding single-seat trips. The study must also include an analysis of the costs and benefits of single-seat trips on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours. Additionally, it must evaluate how such trips would impact other New Jersey Transit lines. The final report must be submitted to specific House and Senate committees within one year of enactment.
Yes
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+2
The bill initiates a study to improve commuter rail service by investigating single-seat ride options.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The study targets improvements to commuter rail which primarily benefits urban and suburban residents.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Identification of trip improvements: The study aims to identify benefits and obstacles related to providing commuter rail transportation that does not involve a transfer (Section 2(a)). This could help understand ways to improve travel for passengers.
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Consideration of lifestyle factors: The Secretary is required to consider quality of life factors when analyzing obstacles to implementing single-seat trips (Section 2(b)(1)). This indicates the study will look at how these trips affect the daily lives of people.
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Specific regional analysis: The bill requires an analysis of the costs and benefits of single-seat trips on the New Jersey Transit Raritan Valley line during peak hours (Section 2(b)(2)). This provides a focused look at how a specific line might be improved for passengers.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+1
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey