Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA represents transit and commuter rail riders in the 12-county MTA region.

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The Long Island Rail Road Commuter Council advocates for LIRR commuters.

The Metro-North Railroad Commuter Council advocates for MNR commuters.

The NYC Transit Riders Council advocates for NYC subway, bus and Staten Island Railway riders.

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            Calendar
            Date Time Subject
            Jun 5 12:00 pm PCAC Meeting

            PCAC Meeting 

            Thursday, June 5, 2025 12:00 Noon – 2PM

            2 BROADWAY  16th floor Boardroom

            940 Rose Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20852

            57 Leonard St, New York, NY

            215 West 125th Street, 4th Floor New York, NY 10027 (MCBD 10)

            50 west 40th St.NY NY 11225

            Or via Zoom https://pcac-riders-org.zoom.us/j/86134829159?pwd=C3Chtbus7iNv2kHovPGmRi7ePdj00r.1

            Meeting ID: 861 3482 9159
            Passcode: 497551

             Agenda

            *** 12:00 Noon Sharp *** 

             

            12:00:               Approval of June 5, 2025 Agenda

            Approval of March 6, 2025 Agenda  

            Approval of December 12, 2024 Agenda

             

            Approval of March 6, 2025 Minutes

            Approval of December 12, 2024 Minutes 

            Approval of September 12, 2024 Minutes

            Approval of June 6, 2024 Minutes

            (All unofficial minutes)

            12:05              Nomination/ Elections- Chair/ Vice Chair

            12:15             Presentation: “Hearing From the MTA’s First Criminal Justice Advocate and Safety Updates” Guests: Michael M. Kemper, Chief Security Officer, MTA and Gaby Celiba, Vice President, Security, NYCT, and Kathryn Falasca, Criminal Justice Advocate

            Q&A from members, and if time allows, from public guests.

            1:00                LIRRCC Chair’s Report

            NYCTRC Chair’s Report

            MNRCC Chair’s Report

            1:25               Executive Director’s Report/ Staff update

            1:40               Old Business/ New Business

            1:50               Public Input Q & A

            2:00                  Adjournment

            Jun 26 12:00 pm NYCTRC Meeting
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