NJ TRANSIT INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE   The New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT), in accordance with Section 5 of P.L. 1984 c.578 of SCDRTAP, is conducting a public hearing to gather information and receive comments from interested parties concerning programs developed pursuant to the Senior Citizen & Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Program (SCDRTAP) Act. Additionally, each hearing will be available both in-person and virtually and will cover the southern, central, and northern regions of New Jersey. The in-person hearings will be held in Iselin, Blackwood, and Newark, NJ. SCDRTAP funds support capital, operating, and administrative costs for local transportation services for seniors and people with disabilities. The program also funds accessibility improvements to NJ TRANSIT’s fixed route services, provides technical assistance to counties, and supports statewide program administration. Public hearing materials are available in accessible formats upon request, and closed captioning is provided. For language support, please contact Arielle Lewis at 973-491-7772 at least ten (10) business days before the hearing. If you wish to speak at one of these hearings, reach out to Arielle Lewis via email at aplewis@njtransit.com or leave a voicemail with your contact information at 973-491-7772 by Friday, October 10, 2025. The public will have a full opportunity to express their views regarding SCDRTAP. Comments will be limited to three (3) minutes. Written comments for the record may be sent to Public Hearing Comments 2025, NJ TRANSIT, Local Programs & Community Transportation, 2 Gateway, Suite 1100, Newark, New Jersey 07105-2246, or via email at publichearings@njtransit.com by Friday, October 31, 2025.   SENIOR CITIZENS & DISABLED RESIDENTS TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM INFORMATIONAL PUBLIC HEARING   Central Region PLACE: Iselin Branch Library 1081 Green St. Iselin, NJ 08830 DATE: Thursday, October 16, 2025 TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Southern Region PLACE: The Camden County Sustainability Building 508 Lakeland Rd. Blackwood, NJ 08012 DATE: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Northern Region   PLACE: NJ TRANSIT Headquarters  Board Room, 2A 2 Gateway 283-299 Market Street Newark, NJ 07102 DATE: Thursday, October 23, 2025 TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.   Join on your computer or mobile app: Click here to join the hearing or http://bit.ly/452RsjQ +1 862-294-4371 (Toll) United States, Newark Phone conference ID: 835 276 274#   For those with email access, please contact Arielle Lewis at aplewis@njtrans it.com by Friday, October 10, 2025. You will then receive a link to join the hearing via video teleconference. If you do not have access to a PC, laptop, iPad, tablet, or smartphone with email, please use the telephone number and conference ID provided above to join the hearing by phone. We also invite the public to review and comment on the State Management Plans(SMPs) for the following Federal grant programs administered by NJ TRANSIT. • FTA Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities Program • FTA Section 5311 - Non-urbanized Area Formula Program for Rural Areas The SMPs are available for review and comment on the https://srides.njtransit.com (click the Additional Documents link). Copies may also be requested by calling 973-491-7772 or by writing to:   NJ TRANSIT Local Programs & Community Transportation 2 Gateway, 283-299 Market St. Newark, NJ 07102   Comments can be submitted by mail to the above address or by email to SRIDES@njtransit.com. An Access Link paratransit update will NOT be provided at this hearing, as Access Link hosts separate Customer Forums. For questions regarding Access Link forums or service, please email adaservices@njtransit.com or call 973-491-4224 (option #5 for Customer Service) or TT 1- 800-955-6765. In addition, NJTRANSIT is seeking community-minded individuals to serve on its Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Citizens Advisory Committee. The Committee provides input on transportation services for seniors and individuals with disabilities, as outlined in the Senior Citizen and Disabled Resident Transportation Assistance Act (N.J.A.C. 16:78). The Committee meets at least eight times a year in Newark, Trenton, Camden, or virtually. Meetings are fully accessible and served by public transit. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Arielle Lewis, Senior Secretary, at APLewis@njtransit.com or (973) 491-7772. To obtain a translated copy of this notice, contact Customer Service at 973-275-5555. TITLE VI NOTICE TO BENEFICIARIES: NJ TRANSIT operates its programs and services without regard to race, color, or national origin, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended. Any person who believes she or he has been subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin, or wishing to obtain additional information regarding NJ TRANSIT's Title VI obligations, may contact NJ TRANSIT Customer Service at 973-275-5555. A complaint or inquiry may also be filed by writing to NJ TRANSIT Customer Service - Title VI, 2 Gateway, 283-299 Market Street, Newark, NJ 07102. A complaint must be filed within 180 days of the alleged discrimination.   September 3, October 1, 2025 ($171.12)