MEDIA ADVISORY
October 15, 2026
CONTACT:
Derek Sands
DSands@BergenCountyNJ.gov
ADVISORY – WEDNESDAY, OCT 21 – HACKENSACK
BERGEN COUNTY TO HOLD PUBLIC HEARING ON TRANSPORTATION FUNDING FOR SENIORS AND RESIDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
HACKENSACK, NJ – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco and the Bergen County Board of Commissioners announce that the Bergen County Division of Community Transportation will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. regarding the County’s application for funding through NJ TRANSIT’s Senior Citizens and Disabled Residents Transportation Assistance Program (SCDRTAP).
The Division of Community Transportation continues to provide a vital service to Bergen County residents, reporting more than 194,000 passenger trips covering over one million miles in 2026. Looking ahead to 2027, the Division is planning additional investments in its vehicle fleet, scheduling technology, and expanded accessible transportation options to better serve residents throughout the County.
The annual public hearing provides residents and community stakeholders with an opportunity to learn more about the County’s transportation programs, proposed funding, and future initiatives, as well as offer public comments.
WHAT: Public Hearing on Transportation Funding for Senior Citizens and Persons with Disabilities
WHEN: Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Bergen County Administration Building
5th Floor – Commissioner Public Meeting Room
One Bergen County Plaza, Hackensack, NJ 07601
WRITTEN COMMENTS MAY BE SUBMITTED TO:
Bergen County Division of Community Transportation
Attn: Dominick Azzolini, Director
178 Essex Street, Lodi, NJ 07644
Email: Dazzolini@BergenCountyNJ.gov
Captioning will be available for individuals with hearing impairments. Requests for transportation assistance or special accommodations should be directed to the Division of Community Transportation as soon as possible.
A copy of the County’s funding application will be available for public review at the Johnson Public Library in Hackensack within two weeks following the hearing.
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