Safety on the Subway
The New York City Transit Riders Council, the voice of transit riders citywide issued the following statement upon learning…
Author: Sheila Binesh
City Council Transportation Committee Hearing
Hard to believe it’s been a year since we were thrust into the vast unknown of COVID-19. The MTA kept…
Table the Fare Increase, Consider Higher Tolls
Greetings, I’m Lisa Daglian, Executive Director of the Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the MTA, PCAC. Today you’ll be voting…
LIRRCC Thanks Members of Congress, Calls on IRS to Answer Riders’ Plea
LIRRCC Thanks Members of Congress, Calls on IRS to Answer Riders’ Plea Statement by Gerard Bringmann, Chair, Long Island Rail…
Not the Time to Discuss Fare Hikes
It’s almost impossible to comment on fare increases when we don’t know what service will look like: we’ve heard cuts…
The LIRR Needs Federal Funds
We’re beginning to see a gradual uptick in ridership numbers on the LIRR, reaching 92,500 on September 25th – the…
New Rules of Conduct without the Riders
Hello My name is Sheila Binesh and I am the Transportation Planner at PCAC. At last month’s Board meeting, the…
SVP of Subways, Sally Librera’s Departure
Sally Librera: On Behalf of Riders, Thank You For Your Service Sally Librera is a consummate transit professional whose strong…
The Improved LIRR TrainTime App
In response to the release of the LIRR’s new TrainTime App with Capacity Tracker, Long Island Rail Road Commuter Council…
New Debarment Regulations
New Debarment Regulations Provide More Flexibility and Lay Out A Fair Process May 20, 2020 We’re pleased to see that…