COST Organization Information
The New Jersey Council on Special Transportation was founded in 1981 by a small group of dedicated transportation professionals. Today, COST represents the majority of specialized and community transit operations in the State of New Jersey.
COST members are recipients of multiple funding sources including but not limited to Casino revenues, Title IIIB, Title XIX, Title X, Medicaid, Federal Transit Administration's Section 5310 and 5311, as well as state, county and municipal funding.
The types of services provided by COST members include subscription, demand response, fixed route and modified fixed route.
The purpose of the New Jersey Council on Special Transportation is to provide a forum for exchange of knowledge and experience pertaining to the provision of community and specialized transportation services for older Americans, persons with disabilities, low income and other transportation disadvantaged people.
COST promotes activities that enhance coordination of transportation services provided by local, regional, county and state entities. The organization works closely with and serves as a resource to government entities, agencies, suppliers, and others on matters pertaining to paratransit and community transportation services.
Types of Membership
Active Membership ($50) - County, municipal or not-for-profit organizations who provide or purchase transportation services. Each Active member organization shall designate a voting representative and have one vote.
Associate Membership ($25) - Other agencies, organizations, or individuals who have an interest in transportation. There are no voting privileges.
Corporate Membership ($200) - Profit corporations or other entities that may or may not offer goods or services to the transportation industry. A membership corporation shall be valid for one spokesperson from that corporation. Additional staff may join as associate members only after the corporation fee is accepted by the Council. There are no voting privileges.
Ex-Officio Membership - New Jersey state agencies who have been invited by the Council to participate in an advisory capacity. Ex-Officio members may attend regular Council meetings without invitation. There are no voting privileges.
Honorary Membership - May be recommended by any member to be bestowed upon an individual or organization for extraordinary accomplishments in the transportation industry. There are no voting privileges.
