PCAC Condemns USDOT’s Decision to Hold NYC Infrastructure and Antiterrorism Funds Hostage
The following statement can be attributed to Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, PCAC: The…
Author: Brian Fritsch
Family Fare Expansion is Another Win for Riders- Joint LIRR Metro-North Committee Testimony
Good morning. I’m Brian Fritsch, Associate Director at the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, PCAC. New dual-mode locomotives will…
PCAC Comprehensive Fare Change Hearing Testimony
Background: After listening to feedback from elected officials, advocates, and members of the general public at the three in-person and virtual…
Averting LIRR Strike a Win for Riders for Now
The following statement can be attributed to Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC): “LIRR…
PCAC Sounds Alarm on Possible LIRR Strike
The following statement can be attributed to Lisa Daglian, Executive Director, Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC): “It’s…
ICYMI: Governor Hochul Announces $100 Million in CityTicket Savings for LIRR and Metro-North Riders
MTA Sold 37.2 Million CityTickets Since March 2022 Following Expansion to All Off-Peak Trains and Further Expansion to Peak Trains…
Building Ridership Through Smart Fare Incentives- Fare Change Hearing Testimony
August 20, 2025 Good morning! I’m Brian Fritsch, Associate Director for the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA (PCAC).…
Phew! Glad We Didn’t End Up Like New Jersey- Finance Committee Testimony
Good afternoon! I’m Brian Fritsch, Associate Director for the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, PCAC. PCAC is proud…
PCAC Releases Results of 2025 OMNY User Experience Survey
Issues Recommendations for Improvement and Fare Incentives Based on Responses and Hopes for the Future as MetroCard is Phased Out…
BRT for the Boroughs: PCAC Calls on MTA and City Hall for Bold Action to Transform NYC’s Bus System in New Report
Report Highlights New Design Concepts for Flatbush Ave. and Northern Blvd.; Arrives Amid Renewed Interest in BRT Citywide Driven by…