Committee advances transit‑access bill after narrowing amendments to avoid new costs
HB 12‑69, revised to remove proposed low‑income fare subsidies and partner pass programs, keeps mandates on clearer maps, language access and reporting. Sponsors say the amendments eliminate fiscal impact while advocates said the information and language access will improve use and equity.
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Representatives Ricks and Joseph presented House Bill 12‑69 to the committee as a package of modest changes to improve transit access, rider information and language access across covered transit agencies. "This bill takes a thoughtful, targeted approach to improving transit access," Rep. Joseph said, arguing that clearer maps, fare transparency and reporting would make it easier for riders to use systems.
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