MTA Capital Program Deserves More Public Debate

With so much riding on fully funding a five-year Capital Program, it is critical to engage the public in the debate. Tough questions must be asked of policymakers, such as how to better align the MTA with the mayor’s larger economic development agenda and how much to rely on debt for the primary funding source.

MTA Approves Fare Hike

On January 22, the MTA Board approved of a fare and toll increase set to take effect on March 22. Fares and tolls will go up by 4% over the next two years.