NYCTRC Testimony – Crew Shortages and Major Incidents
As far as crew shortages, it is essential that you do whatever is safely possible to staff up as quickly…
Author: Lisa Daglian
LIRRCC/MNRCC Joint Testimony – Creative and Flexible Ticketing
Today I am testifying on behalf of the LIRRCC and MNRCC. As the official voices of LIRR and Metro-North commuters,…
PCAC Testimony – The Need for Committee Meetings; East Side Access Operations; Supporting Penn Station Access; and Freedom Ticket Phase II
As seasons change and we spring into summer, and as many COVID restrictions have been lifted in New York State,…
PCAC Testimony – Support of Penn Station Access Project
Penn Station Access is a long time coming, and we’re thrilled it’s coming to fruition. It will involve the construction…
Making the Earth A Better Place Starts in Our Region
We were very excited to be at the announcement of the product test agreement to retrofit LIRR M-7s with battery…
Marking a Sad Anniversary and A Milestone in Recovery, and Calling for Restoring Committee Meetings and Overnight Service
Next week is a different anniversary, a tragically sad one as it marks the first deaths of MTA workers from…
Crime Underground, Raids on MTA Funds and Overnight Service
Crime underground is first and foremost on riders’ minds. The horrific stabbings over the weekend were the culmination of months…
Joint Legislative Public Budget Hearing on Transportation
Clearly, 2020 was a year like no other and the MTA’s fiscal resources have been devastated by the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Getting Riders Back On-Board
While the MTA has taken numerous steps to address rider safety, and studies have shown that transit in and of…
We’re Thrilled that Fare Hikes are Off the Table
Happy new year! It’s already been quite a year and we’re only three weeks in. I’d like to note that…