N.J. Stat. tit. 32, ch. 22

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-1 Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission created; functions

There is hereby created a Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission to act either independently or jointly with a similar commission of the State of New York to develop plans and specifications for improvement and co-ordination of the rapid transportation facilities of the New Jersey-New York metropolitan area and to recommend appropriate measures therefor. L.1952, c. 194, p. 693, s. 1; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-2 Membership of commission; expenses but no compensation

The commission shall consist of five members to be appointed by the Governor, with the advice and consent of the Senate. All members of the commission shall serve without compensation but they shall be entitled to be reimbursed for their necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. L.1952, c. 194, p. 693, s. 2; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-3 Duties of commission

The commission shall be charged with the duty of: (a) Inquiring into the present and prospective transportation needs of the New Jersey-New York metropolitan area and determining the most effective method by which these needs may be met; (b) Submitting specific recommendations for the financing, acquisition, construction and operation of facilities necessary to meet these needs in the most economical and effective manner. L.1952, c. 194, p. 693, s. 3; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-4 Report to Legislature and Governor

The commission is directed to have printed a report or reports containing its recommendations and the reasons therefor and to draft or to have drafted bills for introduction in the Legislature to carry out its recommendations. It shall report its findings and recommendations to the Legislature and to the Governor on or before January fifteenth, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. L.1952, c. 194, p. 694, s. 4; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-5 Contents of report

The commission is directed to include in its report: (a) A survey of traffic conditions based upon a passenger census of both railroad and bus passengers traveling between New Jersey and New York with information as to destination and routes followed in reaching such destinations and an estimate of the possible number of passengers that may be expected to use the proposed facilities; (b) Specific recommendations as to what facilities should be provided to serve commuters and related passenger and freight traffic between northeast New Jersey and New York City, giving special attention to the recommendations of the New Jersey Regional Planning Commission for the creation of a Union Terminal; (c) A reliable estimate of the cost of creating and maintaining these facilities including an economic study to determine the annual cost of operation; possible rental income from railroads and fares from passengers using the facilities; other revenue to be maintained from concessions, leases or other various sources; and savings that may be made by the railroads by virtue of the creation of these facilities. L.1952, c. 194, p. 694, s. 5; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-6 Offices; advisors; employees; surveys

The commission is authorized to establish offices at a convenient location either within or without the State and to engage such competent and expert advisors, investigators, engineers, technical and clerical assistants as it may deem necessary to the accomplishment of the purpose of this act. Its agents, officers and employees may enter upon private and public property to make field surveys, measurements and tests. L.1952, c. 194, p. 694, s. 6; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-7 Assistance from State and municipal agencies, departments and officers

The Board of Public Utility Commissioners of the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Turnpike Authority and such other State and municipal agencies, departments and officers as may have technical and economic data required by the commission are authorized and directed to render such assistance, within the limits of available facilities, as the commission may request from time to time. L.1952, c. 194, p. 695, s. 7; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-8 Railroads to provide data

All railroads and railroad companies authorized to operate within this State shall provide the commission with such technical and operating data as the commission may require, within the limits of facilities available therefor. L.1952, c. 194, p. 695, s. 8; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-9 Port of New York Authority requested to provide assistance

The Port of New York Authority is requested and authorized to make arrangements for and pay the cost of technical, consulting and other assistance to the commission and to make available to the commission any studies or pertinent data in the possession of the Authority relating to the purposes of this act. L.1952, c. 194, p. 695, s. 9; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-10 Appropriation

There is hereby appropriated to the commission, for the purposes of this act, the sum of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000.00) for the fiscal year ending June thirtieth, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-three. L.1952, c. 194, p. 695, s. 10; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-11 Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission continued

The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission created by chapter 194 of the laws of 1952 is hereby continued. L.1954, c. 44, p. 114, s. 1; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-12 Bi-state commission

The New York Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission and the New Jersey Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission as now constituted are hereby consolidated into 1 temporary bi-state commission of the States of New York and New Jersey respectively, to be known as the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission. L.1954, c. 44, p. 114, s. 2; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-13 Officers; compensation; expenses; vacancies

The Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission shall select its own chairman, vice-chairman, secretary, treasurer and such other officers as may be required. The members thereof shall receive no compensation for their services, but shall be reimbursed for their expenses actually and necessarily incurred in the performance of their duties hereunder. Vacancies shall be filled by appointment by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate of the State wherein such vacancy arises. L.1954, c. 44, p. 114, s. 3; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-14 Offices; employees

Within the limit of appropriations therefor, the commission is authorized to establish offices at a location convenient to the members from both States, and to employ such administrative, technical, and clerical assistance as may be required, and to fix their compensation. L.1954, c. 44, p. 115, s. 4; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-15 Study of needs; recommendations; entry upon property

The commission shall study present and prospective rapid transit needs of the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area and develop, recommend and report as soon as possible measures for meeting such needs. The commission may enter upon public or private property of either State in order to carry out its functions. L.1954, c. 44, p. 115, s. 5; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-16 State agencies to render assistance

All agencies of either State, having information, records or data helpful to the commission, are hereby authorized and directed to render such assistance to the commission as it may request, within the limits of available staffs and facilities. L.1954, c. 44, p. 115, s. 6; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-17 Technical and operating information

All railroads and other transportation services operating within either State are requested and authorized to provide the commission with such technical and operating information and data as the commission may request, within the limits of staffs and facilities. L.1954, c. 44, p. 115, s. 7; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-18 Appropriation

There is hereby appropriated and made available for the use of the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Commission a sum not to exceed $50,000.00, when included in an annual or supplemental appropriation act. L.1954, c. 44, p. 115, s. 8; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

N.J. Stat. § 32:22-19 Effective date

Section 1 of this act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect from and after April 1, 1954. Sections 2 through 9, respectively, shall take effect immediately upon the enactment by the State of New York of legislation of like substance and effect and the appropriation by that State of at least an equal amount for the study and survey authorized by this act; but if the State of New York shall have already enacted such legislation and made available such an appropriation, such sections shall take effect immediately. L.1954, c. 44, p. 115, s. 9; per s.4.5 of 1959, c.13 as amended by 1959, c.24, expired May 4, 1959.

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